Facts to know about the Nov. 8 election
Did you know there are multiple ways to vote in Kentucky? Here’s a rundown, including some important deadlines.
Explainer
Articles that give background information on a current story, or explain a concept in greater detail than is possible in most news stories.
ICYMI – Bills that are now the law.
An easy-to-read list of some of last session’s bills that took effect on July 1.
‘Basic physics’ of global warming makes rainfall more frequent and more intense; U.S. infrastructure isn’t prepared
Nearly three-quarters of locations the group examined around the country have experienced an increase in the amount of rain falling on their annual wettest day since 1950.
KY 120 updates us on HB 9, the charter-school bill
KY 120 United - AFT brings back their “120 Rundown” to cover House Bill 9, the charter school funding bill currently making its way through the General Assembly.
Here’s what Social Democrats stand for. See if you are one.
You may call yourself Dem or Repub – but in reality, you are probably a Social Democrat. Surprised? Read the list of what Social Democrats stand for and see.
Explainer: The moving pieces in DC drama this week
This is a craaaazzy week in Washington. There are multiple moving pieces, multiple crises, and multiple story lines to keep track of. So, here to help you make sense of it all, is a new Explainer from Forward Kentucky.
Evidence shows that, yes, masks prevent COVID-19 – and surgical masks are the way to go
Do masks work? Recently, I was part of the largest randomized controlled trial to date testing the effectiveness of mask-wearing. What we found provides gold-standard evidence that confirms previous research: Wearing masks, particularly surgical masks, prevents COVID-19.
Explainer: The "educational scholarships" lawsuit
Robert Kahne explains what the "educational scholarships" lawsuit is all about.
Frequently asked questions (and answers!) about COVID-19 and the vaccines
There's a lot of misinformation (and DISinformation) out there about COVID and the vaccines. Here are answers from health professionals to the most common questions.
Here's what Republicans and communists have in common.
If we can turn back Trumpism in this election, perhaps we can begin the discussion about what sort of nation we really want to be. And that discussion should include democratic socialism.
Backgrounder: Progressive vs Liberal
Both of these terms are used in politics ... but most people can't tell you what they mean or what the difference is. Let's dig into that.
Explainer: Government Shutdown vs Government Default
As we stumble, seemingly inevitably, to a government shutdown at midnight Monday, there is already talk of a possible default later in October. Some people may not be clear on the difference, so it seemed timely to do an Explainer on the two topics. Government Shutdown One of the main
Ethics versus Morals
As we prepare for the inauguration and reflect on recent and current events, we may find benefit in the comparison of ethics versus morals. Morals, according to the dictionary, is “concerned with the judgment of the goodness or badness of human action.” And when it comes to judgment, the current
