Opinion – Bill Straub: Why shouldn’t Supreme Court have a stricter, enforceable ethics code?
As he prepares to finally abandon his age-old role as Senate Republican leader after the November elections, Mitch McConnell looks…
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Opinion — Russell Coleman: EPA should keep its nose out of Kentucky’s waters
As Kentuckians, we’ve been blessed by geography. Our Commonwealth is at the heart of America’s inland waterways—providing easy access for…
Opinion – Col Owens: Harris v. Trump policies compared . . . see what you think
A reader has suggested that I only compare Trump and Harris on the basis of their schtick – whatever that…
Opinion – Cole Cuzick: November election offers best opportunity for education reform in decades
Donald Trump’s momentum for President will likely carry Kentucky’s Amendment 2 ballot initiative across the finish line. His polling in…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Sharing a part of a history about Terry Connor’s tenure at TMU
Sharing a bit of history here, in honor of the Olympics, and reflecting a personal interest in documenting “The Essence…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Trump boomerang, Biden out, week’s turmoil, the heat
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion – Amye Bensenhaver: Can Governor, Auditor come to agreement for public good?
Gov. Andy Beshear and Auditor of Public Accounts Allison Ball squared off earlier this month in a legal dispute over the auditor’s…
Opinion – Bill Straub: With Biden’s exit from re-election, isn’t turn-about fair play?
Taxi, a sitcom about a NYC cab company that introduced Danny DeVito as Louie De Palma to an unsuspecting world,…
Opinion – Judy Harris: What a lucky day, the day I wore my red shoes on my walk
“Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.” Albert Einstein There are several fellow walkers I see occasionally when our…
Al Cross: Andy Beshear sees a path — running through J.D. Vance
Gov. Andy Beshear obviously wants to be in the White House – first as vice president. He went from coy…
Opinion – Col Owens: An election like no other in our lifetimes for sure — and still evolving
By any measure, this has been a momentous year. For all Americans. But especially for the political world. And most especially…
Opinion – Kristina Synia: I am a Ukrainian who has survived Russian occupation and learned the kindness of Americans
Dear Americans, My name is Kristina Synia I’m 23 years old and I’m Ukrainian, from Kherson. I am woman from…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of week’s news — Judge Cannon, Trump shooting, it’s WARM
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Yes, we do need to learn to live together without violence; who’s first?
Any number of theories and critiques have emerged since the, thankfully, unsuccessful attempt to assassinate former President Donald J. Trump…
Opinion – Cole Cuzik: Educational opportunity protects children and teachers
On April 19, The Biden Administration issued an executive order which unveiled new Title IX regulations in an effort to…
Opinion – David Beck: Celebrating 120 Years, 120 counties at Kentucky State Fair Aug. 15-25
As we approach the 120th Kentucky State Fair, we are reminded of the rich tradition representing the heart of the…
Opinion – Judy Harris: The fascination of words — and they often become poems
“A powerful agent is the right word.” Mark Twain If someone asked if I was a poet, I’d answer that…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s news — Simpsons, Project 2024, Biden, slammed vacation spots
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Comer’s Biden investigation debacle was always only about political positioning
It’s been 30 years since Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels appeared in the Farrelly Brothers’ comedy classic Dumb and Dumber,…
Opinion – Cody Kemmer: Medical debt erased for 1,257 Kyians; now let’s protect patients
As healthcare costs continue to rise, so does anxiety about being able to afford medical treatment. Even those with good…
Opinion – Chris McDaniel: Interim Joint Committees hard at work in new fiscal year
I hope you had a safe and enjoyable Independence Day and are staying cool during these hot summer days. On…
Opinion – Christopher Parr: Certificate of need, like anything that hinders a free market, needs reform
A major issue in Kentucky’s 2024 legislative primaries is one that many outside of Northern Kentucky may not know about:…