Here’s the stories posted on Forward Kentucky in the past few days. Click through and read – then share with others!
From our contributors
Londrigan issues warning in his last speech as AFL-CIO president
As he closed out this year’s convention, outgoing president Bill Londrigan warned delegates about a grave threat facing our nation.
Berry Craig
It is time for a moral reckoning in Kentucky on guns
Prevent easy access to firearms for those who are a danger to themselves or others
Teri Carter
A new name? Still the same-old
Repubs: “If we can just find the right phrase, we’ll get everyone’s support for banning abortion.” To Repubs: Uhm, no.
Ivonne Rovira
Jason Bailey on stuffing money in a mattress
Jason Bailey of the KY Center for Economic Policy explains why our legislators putting even MORE money in the rainy-day fund is a really bad idea – especially when you consider where the money COULD be used.
Bruce Maples
It is time for a moral reckoning in Kentucky on guns
Prevent easy access to firearms for those who are a danger to themselves or others
Teri Carter‘I will never leave the labor movement.’
At the close of this year’s AFL-CIO convention, Bill Londrigan stepped down as president. Berry Craig shares Londrigan’s departing comments.
Berry Craig
National union leaders light it up at state labor convention
This year’s AFL-CIO state convention featured a star-studded lineup of speakers, and Forward Kentucky was there to enjoy each of them.
Bruce Maples
Berry Craig honored at AFL-CIO convention
A well-deserved award for a long-time unionist and a key friend of Forward Kentucky.
Bruce Maples
From other sites
How wealthy donors legally gave even more to the Democratic Party during Beshear’s campaign
London Mayor Randall Weddle contributed $550,000 to the “Democratic Grassroots Victory Fund.”
Kentucky Lantern
KY advocates: It’s time to bury medical debt
Until we get universal health care, medical debt will continue to bankrupt individuals and families. KY Voices for Health and others are using new techniques to get rid of this burden.
Guest Author
Americans must weigh in on how poorly the U.S. Postal Service is run before it’s too late
Louis DeJoy is intent on destroying the Postal Service. You’ve got to speak up now to save it.
Guest Author
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