Rule 303, school guardians, and SROs
Have you heard of Rule 303? Do you know what it is, and how it applies to SROs? Beau gives us an explainer, and then applies it to the SRO in the Parkland shooting.
Explainer
Articles that give background information on a current story, or explain a concept in greater detail than is possible in most news stories.
Explainer: election bill HB 595
HB 595 is a long and multi-faceted bill dealing with elections. Here is a ForwardKY Explainer with a list of its major provisions.
Kratom: Used by millions, but banned in many states. A pharmacologist explains the controversy
HB 293 would regulate the sale of kratom in Kentucky. Here is an explainer about the substance and why the KYGA is considering this bill.
Trump indictment unsealed – a criminal law scholar explains what the charges mean, and what prosecutors will now need to prove
The Conversation spoke to criminal law scholar Gabriel J. Chin at the University of California, Davis School of Law about the most important takeaways from the unsealed indictment – and the new, open questions it presents about Trump’s alleged criminal activity.
Christian Nationalism ... or Christo-Fascism?
Christian Nationalism is in the news, but what is it, exactly? What is “Christo-fascism”? And why are they both a serious threat to our democracy?
Self-care during a challenging legislative session
Exhausted from the turmoil and drama coming out of Frankfort? Us too. Here’s an excellent article with tips on dealing with it.
Calls to Action and Bill Updates for Monday, 3/27
A good working list from Joanie Prentice, who has been tracking the important bills this session. Act and share!
Legislative update from Rep. Rachel Roberts
Some of the important bills that are moving in this year’s legislature.
Leges, read this: The actual science of being trans
We’re leaving critical information out of the conversation – namely, the growing evidence that gender dysphoria has a basis in biology.
Eight important bills in KYGA23 that you haven’t heard about
These have gotten very little press, but they are still worth knowing about.
Got ?? about ‘gray machines’ and what happened Friday? Answers here.
A bill appears ready to pass, then the GOP splits, and suddenly the bill gets tabled. What happened?
General Assembly overrun with mule bills
Over 10% of the bills this session are mule bills, which is an astounding percentage.
Republicans practicing ‘economic blackmail’
Biden and the Democrats should make it clear: no negotiating with economic terrorists
Even if Jan. 6 referrals turn into criminal charges – or convictions – Trump will still be able to run in 2024 and serve as president if elected
It’s true – Donald Trump can still run for president, and serve, even if he is charged and convicted of crimes. With ONE exception.
Can people watch you vote? Yes and no.
Are you worried about people showing up to watch you vote? Here is a list of who can, and who can’t, watch you do the voting thing.
