Opinion – Richard Nelson: Beshear’s conversion therapy executive order violates religious freedom
Governor Andy Beshear’s executive order banning conversion therapy within the scope of state agencies stirred controversy across the state. And…
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Opinion – Judy Harris: Listening to the heart wrenching confession of a student-athlete
“Be brave enough to ask for help, it is a true sign of wisdom.” Confucius As a professor in the…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view — Second debate, Tupperware, hurricane, casting election doubt
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion – CPC: How we can remove politics from Kentucky’s colleges and universities
By Richard Nelson and Christopher Parr Commonwealth Policy Center Kentucky’s largest universities were under a legislative microscope on September 17…
Opinion – William Woods: Brian Kinross, first-time Florence council candidate has eye on budget
Second of a series on Florence City Council candidates For our second conversation with candidates for Florence city council, we…
Opinion – Bill Straub: How can West Kentucky keep sending Jamie Comer to Washington?
West Kentucky is genuinely one of the most pleasant regions in these United States – wide open spaces, recreational opportunities…
Opinion – Al Cross: When McConnell leaves, who will slice the bacon for us?
Mitch McConnell is on his way out – first as Senate Republican leader, at the end of this year, then…
Opinion – United in recovery and reform: A call for change in Kentucky’s approach to addiction
By Britney Allen Jones and John Bowman Special to NKyTribune As two advocates from different corners of Kentucky, we come…
Opinion – Diana McGhee: Stand firm and ‘just say NO’ against Amendment 2 this November
In spirit of the iconic 1980s campaign “Just Say No,” I write to ask everyone to stand firm against Amendment…
Opinion – Judy Harris: As Autumn presents its amazing self, does it inspire you to poetry?
“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.” Emily Bronte Autumn loves Kentucky and we Kentuckians love…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s views — Trump and Taylor Swift, exploding peace, the flag, coffee?
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion – William Woods: A conversation with Diane Whalen on her return to the ballot
First of a series on Florence council candidates Catching up with retired Florence Mayor Diane Whalen at a locally owned…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Tone down the rhetoric indeed — moderating rants should apply as well
That old sourpuss, Sen. Rand Paul, is bellyaching that the foes of America’s very own Prince Charming, Republican presidential candidate…
Opinion – Col Owens: The survival of our times requires that stupid is overcome by smart
I have a friend, an influential friend, who has a fascination with stupid. Not completely irrational – there is a lot…
Opinion – Confronting suicide scourge not just about raising awareness, action must be taken
By Dr. Julie Cerel, Dr. Sarah Geegan, and Dr. Lindsay Jasinski Special to NKyTribune September is National Suicide Prevention Month,…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Kentucky Amendment 2 is on the ballot regarding public funds for private education
“IT IS PROPOSED THAT A NEW SECTION BE ADDED TO THE CONSTITUTION OF KENTUCKY TO READ AS FOLLOWS: The General…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s views on Cheney choice, debate, dog-eat-dog, James Earl Jones
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion – Bill Straub: ‘Round and ’round and ’round we go, as government shutdown looms
It’s that time of year in our nation’s capital again friends. The federal government is about to run out of…
Commentary: Both sides want a healthy society, but that’s possible only when human life is respected
By Richard Nelson and Christopher Parr Commonwealth Policy Center During their convention in Chicago last month, Democrats united around the…
Opinion – Kristy Collins: A ‘NO’ vote on Amendment 2 protects public schools; facts voters need to know
As a proud public school graduate — and an even prouder public school teacher — I have seen firsthand the…
Opinion – Col Owens: Given a chance to return to normalcy, what would that look like?
We are all familiar with the phrase, truth is stranger than fiction. We are awash in such truth today. For…
Opinion – Judy Harris: The power of the question. Ask one and see what happens
“Questions trigger a mental reflex known as instinctive elaboration. When a question is posed, it takes over the brain’s thought…