‘Krishna, Krishna’ at graduation
Christian Nationalists have fought to have prayers at all sorts of school events. Do they have to be Christian prayers?
Commentary
Articles commenting on current events, issues, and persons from a progressive viewpoint.
Both candidates are old. Only one has shattered presidential norms.
So many of our historical norms have been shattered by one old white man, and his name is not Biden.
No, Repubs aren’t “softening” on repro rights. They’re hiding the ball.
Beau of the Fifth Column lays out what the Republicans are REALLY doing about abortion and other reproductive rights, instead of what the media is SAYING they are doing.
U.S. Supreme Court sets stage for industry lobbyists to write health, safety, and environmental rules
How would you feel about a chemical plant being able to write its own pollution rules? Guess what – SCOTUS just made that possible.
Clarence Thomas should thank President Joe Biden
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas owes Joe Biden some serious thanks. Here’s why.
The looming threat of Christian Nationalism
One facet of this fall’s presidential election is the rise of Christian Nationalism and what that movement wants to achieve. This column is from an organization opposed to those plans.
Christian Nationalists accelerate their plan to dismantle public education
State legislatures are passing bills to erode church-state separation in public education programs throughout the US.
His old pal Epstein
Trump knew Epstein back in the day. Is there more to know about their time together?
Despite Reagan example, if Biden stays in race let’s hope he’s right
Ronald Reagan had a debate performance similar to Biden’s. Yet, he still won re-election. Bill Straub wonders if the Reagan example holds in 2024.
The Supreme Court Hall of Shame
Dred Scott. Plessy. And now, “Trump v The United States.” A decision which will go down in infamy.
President Biden and the post-debate crisis
The “crisis” surrounding the Biden debate performance is NOT the biggest crisis facing our country. Ken Wolf explains.
Biden debacle brings Beshear forward
It seemed obvious that Andy Beshear was making plans for 2028. Has that timeline moved up?
A dark, dark day for American democracy
Today the United States Supreme Court overthrew the central premise of American democracy: that no one is above the law.
A saying, SCOTUS, and the homeless
The Supreme Court says it’s okay to put people in jail for being homeless. Beau points out a different take on that issue.
The Supreme Court’s imperial presidency is now here – not just rhetorically, but in fact
Six Republicans on the Supreme Court just gave Trump - should he become president again - Putin-like powers.
Elite cities have solid public transportation. Apparently, Louisville isn’t one.
It’s time for The Ville to face facts: our public transit system is bad, and getting worse.
