On this Labor Day, consider the two dimensions of freedom
As we celebrate Labor Day, we need to also celebrate the two dimensions of freedom. Don't know what those are? Read on.
Commentary
Articles commenting on current events, issues, and persons from a progressive viewpoint.
They're anti-science, anti-rational, and paranoid as well. Why?
“...From the response to Covid-19 among Republican officials — especially the opposition to lifesaving vaccines — it’s hard to escape the conclusion that the paranoid, anti-rational streak in American politics isn’t as bad as we thought; it’s much, much worse.”
Covidiots protest mask mandates and practice 'freedumb' while more Kentuckians die
COVID-19 has produced the Covidiot, which some internet websites define as “a person who acts like an irresponsible idiot during the COVID-19 pandemic, ignoring common sense, decency, science, and professional advice leading to the further spread of the virus and needless deaths of thousands.”
UK vs The Kernel – closure and lessons
The Kentucky Kernel’s six-year legal battle with the University of Kentucky has come to an end. Here is a look at the final result, and what it showed.
A Not So Novel Idea in a Novel Time
Political candidates and politicians around the country sure do a lot of talking about the pandemic – telling people what they should and should not do – but what they should be doing is activating their campaign apparatuses to wipe out the disease.
A rant about Biden, Afghanistan, and the media
Over the years that I've been running Forward Kentucky, I've also (obviously) paid attention to both the political news and the political commentary. And I've noticed an interesting phenomenon. Two, in fact. And I'm sick of them both.
Poll: Most people want mask mandates in schools.
The poll also revealed that 59 percent favor vaccination requirements for teachers and 55 percent support compulsory vaccinations for eligible students 12 and older.
OK Repubs, you won. So what's your plan? Or do you have one?
The Repubs have gotten their way. They now control what happens with COVID in our state. So, President Stivers and Speaker Osborne, what's your plan? "Freedom" for all? Or something else?
After Last Sunday It’s Even More Clear Biden Was Right
The more I see, the more I’m convinced this was the right decision – both what I see on the ground in Afghanistan and perhaps even more the reaction here in the United States.
Mitch and Big Jim
Mitch McConnell said he "fervently" opposes the "For the People Act." Old-time white supremacists like Sen. James Eastland (D-MS) would love McConnell's argument against the bill: the old "states' rights" smokescreen they used against civil rights legislation, passed to overturn Jim Crow laws.
Fairness calls out Farm Bureau for discrimination
For years, Fairness has been calling out KY Farm Bureau for their discrimination against LGBTQ. Now, there's an ad as well. Watch the ad below, then share as widely as you can, so people know about the hate embedded in KFB's policies.
Rand Paul, use your "personal freedom" to come clean about the stock trade
Rand Paul likes to tout the overarching value of "personal freedom." That value needs to include being free to tell the truth, especially when it comes to ethics.
Heather Cox Richardson drops the mic
In today's "Letters from an American" newsletter, Heather Cox Richardson does a good job of analyzing both Biden's speech and the larger context of the withdrawal. But then, at the end, she drops the mic on some of those criticizing Biden.
Nicolle Wallace Brilliantly Sums Up Biden's Afghanistan Speech: The People vs the Media
"95% of the American people will agree with everything he just said. 95% of the press covering this White House will disagree."
'You can't make this stuff up'
When he says your freedom to not take simple precautions to protect lives is more important than your brother’s freedom to breathe, well, my God, how did we come to this?
Rand Paul has gone from contrarian crank to dangerous threat
As the COVID-19 pandemic has surged once again, Rand Paul has gone from being an occasional sideshow in the news, to being an actual threat to the health and safety of the rest of us.
