Stuart Sanders: Thai cave rescue reminds us of Kentuckian Garrett Morgan; inventor of safety hood
The world watched in awe this month as divers rescued 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave…
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Bill Straub: Trump Derangement Syndrome aside, there are plenty of legitimate questions about Putin
To Sen. Rand Paul, it can all be chalked up to Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS). The Republican lawmaker from Bowling…
Richard Nelson: Confidence in traditional mainstream media erodes; loss of credibility is a looming crisis
Our trust in the established news media continues to decline. A major culprit? “Fake news.” According to a Monmouth University poll…
Constance Alexander: ‘All the King’s Men’ sparks conversations about politics, power, and corruption
Six hundred-sixty-one. That’s a passel of pages to read. Just figuring out how long it takes to reach the end…
Richie Davis: Two rural communities — in Kentucky and Massachusetts — cross the political divide
When Massachusetts and Kentucky residents from politically polar-opposite regions met, it was “love at first sight. When 18 Leverett, Massachusetts, residents…
Melissa Martin: Stop hating all carbs — some carbs are ‘good guys;’ avoid fad diets and seek a balance
Carbs or fats? Muffins or bacon? This or that? I’m befuddled when fad diets pull the wool over American eyes—common…
Opinion: Non-political stance focuses Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels on service to needy
By Pat Day, Bill Samuels, Jr. and Sherry Crose As politics can get in the way of doing good things,…
Bill Straub: Humpty-Trumpty bullies way through NATO, insults May on home turf, loves Putin more. . .
President Trump’s (OMG!) recently concluded European excursion was, by all estimates, a disaster, not to mention a public humiliation that…
Jerry Peluso: ‘We did the right thing,’ in approving mobile syringe exchange access program in Newport
*Editor’s note: The Northern Kentucky Health Department will begin operating a syringe exchange access program July 24. The mobile unit…
George Zamary: Prepare legally for when your ‘child’ goes off to college; at 18, you have an adult
In the eyes of the law, when your “child” goes off to college at 18, they ARE an adult, is…
Wayne Lewis: Path to state management is long one, undertaken only after a deliberative process
Following my recommendation to place Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) in state management, some school leaders, teachers and parents outside…
Rev. Donald Gillett: Eliminating vision and dental benefits runs contrary to the scripture’s teachings
Scripture tells us that God is the Great Physician. The Gospels provide story after story of Jesus’ healing ministry on…
Chris Lewis: Alternatives to incarceration work; it’s time for common sense justice reform
My name is Chris Lewis and I’ve been in recovery since August 11, 2013. For so many years I knew…
Bill Straub: Who’s on first or second or third? Don’t ask Moe, Larry or Curley, facts befuddle them
I experienced an educational moment at the ripe, old age of 65 the other day, actually it was significantly more…
Jason Kilmer: Kentuckians deserve a majority in Frankfort that embraces opportunities for the state
Viewing the dysfunctional proceedings of the recent session of the Kentucky General Assembly, I believe Kentucky deserves better. Kentucky needs…
John Schickel: Historic times in Boone County, CVG growth, infrastructure upgrades, farewell to RFG
By any measure, these are historic times for infrastructure expansion in Boone County. As Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore…
Melissa Martin: Whoa, you crazy drivers — road rage we don’t need; could you please exercise control?
Rude driving, aggressive driving, and road rage driving Eeeoooeeeooo! Sitting at a red-light, I observed other drivers getting out…
Sister Kimberly Porter: There are life lessons (and time for reflection) in simple task of knitting socks
I began knitting socks four years ago after a year in which I lost my mother and a very good…
Bill Straub: It takes a certain talent to spew gibberish on a consistent basis, and McConnell is talented
Looks can, indeed be deceiving. Take Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, for example. McConnell, of Louisville, comes across as your…
Richard Nelson: Declaration of Independence worth celebrating, but what are we fighting for today?
It was 242 years ago when America’s colonial leaders declared their independence from a tyrant who trampled their rights and…
Eli Capilouto: Creating a real ‘sense of place’ means listening, re-thinking, to embrace all of our students
As thousands of new students and families visit campus for “see blue. U,” we are reminded of the important sense…
John Schickel: KY HEALTH, part of state’s Medicaid program, means able-bodied recipients contribute
Benjamin Franklin is said to have said “when people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end…