Bill Straub: Enter fighter pilot Amy McGrath who will need big fire-power against Mitch McConnell
Former fighter pilot Amy McGrath is hoping that politics, like love in the old Sammy Cahn-Jimmy Van Heusen song, is…
Voices
Read More
Janie Heath: It’s time for bold steps to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of kids
On June 17, CVS Health committed to overturning youth e-cigarette use at a whole new level: The retail and health…
Beth Davisson: Employers have important role in combatting Kentucky’s opioid epidemic
Kentucky employers have a growing front-line awareness of the devastating impact the opioid epidemic is having on our state. They…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Exceptionalism through respecting faith, a positive message for youth
Columns for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa Every thoughtful person knows religion raises some of…
Letter to the Editor: Celebrate our collective progress in postsecondary education, despite budget cuts
In Northern Kentucky and across the state, our public colleges and universities are building momentum on key goals, demonstrating a…
Richard Nelson: Remembering our nation’s 243rd birthday and the soul-stirring 56 words that define us
Just a few days ago I was in Washington D.C. where I visited the National Archives and saw the Declaration…
Al Cross: Beshear, Bevin, Alvarado finagle with the facts, but everyone wants their own version of truth
People and politicians have always wanted their own versions of the truth, facts and science be damned, but the modern…
Bill Straub: Civics lesson for Independence Day and the most joyful event of them all — press bashing
Tis the 4th of July, time for baseball, firecrackers, backyard barbeques and the most joyful event of them all, press…
Chris Burns: Independence Day ‘With Malice Toward None, with Charity for All’ is worth celebrating
Today many of us will be watching or participating in the Independence Day parades, celebrating the very document that was…
John Schaaf: U.S. Court of Appeals upholds state ethics law, sends strong signal to states, Congress
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently put its stamp of approval on Kentucky’s legislative ethics law,…
Buck Blodgett: Is it time to treat violence against women as a national emergency?
Each day in the United States women are victims of all types of violence at the hands of men –…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Positive messages for America’s youth — our exceptionalism through hope
Columns for families based on the book It Can Be Done @studentsleadusa Hope can serve as an antidote for negative…
Commentary: If enacted, Governor’s pension plan would further undermine an already broken system
By Rep. Joe Graviss and Rep. Buddy Wheatley With Governor Bevin expected to call a special legislative session soon to…
Neal Moser: Congress must protect Kentucky patients from surprise medical care bills
Protecting patients is a critical component of my work as a physician. But sometimes, we can’t protect them when it…
Constance Alexander: Genetic eye disorder leads biologist to alternative ways to see the world
When he was a farm boy growing up in rural Iowa, John Pollpeter was like most kids. He played Little…
Bill Straub: McConnell turning a blind eye to Russian interference in elections goes beyond party loyalty
His report passed on charging President Extremely Stable Genius with illicitly coordinating with Russia on the 2020 presidential election and…
Tim Bray: Tourism is booming; Northern Kentucky has emerged as statewide regional juggernaut
The summer vacation season has arrived and tourism in Northern Kentucky has never been hotter. A slew of vibrant attractions,…
Susan Barnett: Friends of Peaselburg Independence Day parade one of NKY’s oldest; all are welcome
Our neighborhood welcomes everyone to join us celebrate Independence Day in Covington by participating in our Annual Peaselburg 4th of…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Positive messages for America’s Youth; we play for an exceptional team
Negativity. It is a word thrown around often in our lives. Parents, friends, and mentors tell us to avoid negativity,…
Prichard Committee: Public pension solution must be addressed now; education funding jeopardized
$222.6 million. That is the amount of funding Kentucky has cut from its public colleges and universities since 2008 –…
Sen. McConnell: Parents, elected officials must work together to protect our youth from nicotine addiction
The youth vaping crisis is putting the health of our children at risk. To address this rampant and dangerous new…
Bill Straub: Bevin had to know about firing of Lt. Governor’s deputy chief; could come back to bite him
Sayre’s Law postulates that, “In any dispute the intensity of feeling is inversely proportional to the value of the issues…