Opinion – Student Voice Team: On Amendment 2 — keep public school funding for public schools
This Election Day, Kentucky voters will decide on Amendment 2. If passed, the measure would change the state constitution and…
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Opinion – James Toebbe: Candidate for Covington commissioner asks for your vote
I’m James Toebbe, a lifelong Covington resident who grew up attending Latonia Elementary and Holmes High School. After high school,…
Opinion – Bill Straub: McConnell and Trump, odd cohorts indeed; will the real fascist please stand up?
Throughout his 17-year tenure leading the Senate Republican caucus, Mitch McConnell cultivated the image of a dour, serious, power-player who…
Opinion – Jacqueline Coleman: Women deserve the right to make their own healthcare decisions
Just about every woman who has experienced a pregnancy has faced at least one moment of uncertainty. I remember mine…
Opinion – Gex Williams: Amendment 2 will allow Kentucky schools to catch up with rest of nation
As a member of the General Assembly who supports more education choice for parents, I am responding to my friend…
Opinion – Candace McGraw: Blink’s success shows our region can thrive when we work together
Between October 17 and 20, our region was again dazzled by light, art, and a real energy that remains unparalleled….
Opinion – Judy Harris: Learning of connections in Poland and of popularity of ‘Cat’s basketball
“Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” — Leonardo da Vinci In the early 2000’s I…
Opinion – Tom Haggard: Asking for your support for re-election to the Covington Board of Education
(Editor’s note: Any candidate for public office may have one commentary of 650 words or less telling voters why they…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view — Halloween handouts, McDonalds, finish line, democracy
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion – William Woods: Jonathan Trimble says Florence deserves leadership, not career politicians
Part of a series on Florence City Council candidates Jonathon Trimble describes himself as a differently abled citizen of Florence….
Opinion – Jamie Ruehl: Edgewood council candidate dedicated to service, improvement
My name is W. Jamie Ruehl and I’m running for Edgewood City Council. In the winter of 2023, a current…
Opinion – Bill Straub: It will soon be decided — Will American exceptionalism survive?
In Barry Levinson’s classic comedy Diner, a pair of working-class Baltimore boys find themselves cruising the back roads of Maryland…
Opinion – Joseph Meyer: Mayor-council form of government is better choice for Covington
Over my eight years as mayor, I’ve been privileged to work with great commissioners and great staff to advance the…
Opinion – Tom Shelton: Kentucky constitution is strong on public education — vote no on Amendment 2
After spending 20 years in school district administration in two of Kentucky’s largest school districts, Fayette and Daviess Counties, I…
Opinion – Dave Hatter: Mayor endorses re-election of all six incumbent Fort Wright city council members
I’ve had the privilege and the pleasure of serving as Mayor of my hometown, Fort Wright, for the past 10…
Opinion — Kara Harp: A candidate for Bellevue City Council, she will encourage dialogue, good policy
I’m Kara Harp, and I’m enjoying meeting neighbors and new friends as a candidate for Bellevue City Council. My goals…
Opinion – Dan Bell: Mayor says re-elect the entire mayor-commissioners team
The City of Taylor Mill is growing rapidly. Our population is now around 7,000, and that growth will continue into…
Opinion — Letter to the editor: Nursing student expresses concerns about substandard conditions at NKY jail
Dear Editor, I am writing to share my concerns following a recent shadowing experience at a Northern Kentucky jail…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Sunflowers are beautiful to behold — and teach us to turn to the light
“Sunflowers turn naturally toward the light, but we have to be taught, it seems.” Richard Rohr In the summer of…
Opinion – KEA: Amendment 2 will harm state’s public schools, set aside key constitutional protections
By Eddie Campbell, Sharron Oxendine, and Jim Sproul Kentucky Education Association Make no mistake about it, public education is on…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of the Ultimate Fact Check, the election, FEMA, the economy
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion: With its financial house now in order, the Commonwealth is prepared to face the future
By Sen. Robert Stivers and Sen. Chris McDaniel Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s recent credit rating upgrade to Aa2 from Aa3…