Brent Cooper: When it comes to Early Childhood education, it’s about kids, not politics
Early childhood education isn’t a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian or Tea Party issue. It is a critical component to our community’s…
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Jeff Rubin: Berea looking to be an ‘Age-Friendly’ community — you may want yours to do the same
Results from a recently concluded “Age-Friendly” Berea survey revealed more than just how residents feel about issues impacting the quality…
Commentary: Northern Kentucky seniors deserve explanation for SSNK’s abrupt cessation of services
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Senior Services of Northern Kentucky board of directors should call for an independent…
Bill Straub: Rand Paul is doubling down on crazy, hanging on to a hopeless presidential campaign
If you dig really, really deep, you may prove able to unearth some rationale or other for Sen. Rand Paul…
Mike Denham: After far too long, society, public policy finally protecting children, victims of violence
As a matter of public policy, domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and bullying were seldom discussed for much of…
Rick Robinson: Just going along with the joke about Che, the Butcher of La Cabana; it is a joke, right?
Just like black, peg-leg jeans on new-age hipsters, Che Guevara never goes out of style for left-wingers. It’s hard to…
Constance Alexander from Murray: For many of us, the library is the home that welcomes us
According to poet Robert Frost, “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take…
Commentary: Protect innovation by safeguarding patents; oppose two bills currently in Congress
By Kyle Keeney Special to NKyTribune As we start to wrap-up 2015 with an eye towards the 2016 elections, our…
Bill Straub: The time has come to declare Kentucky’s Whiz Kid Thomas Massie an abysmal failure
Some years ago, too many to be perfectly frank, my old pal Big Al Suderley told me he had broken…
Billy Reed: Status quo not an option, so it’s time to put what’s best for the University of Louisville first
As a result of one of the most bizarre sports scandals ever, the University of Louisville finds itself at a…
Commentary: Help fight domestic violence through the HopeLine used mobile phone drive
By Jay Box and Sherry Currens Special to NKyTribune The color purple is often used to portray power, nobility and…
Greg Stumbo: Illegal drug epidemic plagues our state — and addiction is an ever-changing battlefield
When it comes to solving the big issues of the day, President Eisenhower had it right when he said, “If…
Billy Reed: Author of SI article critical of Louisville athletics not showing professional accountability
I believe the vast majority of professional journalists will tell you that when a columnist accuses a person or institution…
John Roush: Keep presidential debates on college campuses, the perfect experience to teach civic participation
This commentary first appeared in the New York Times as part of its ‘Room for Debate’ series. Hosting presidential campaign…
Bill Straub: With no real political principles, Mitch McConnell is simply focused on one thing — winning
WASHINGTON – Ya gotta love Mitch McConnell. Really. The Senate Republican Leader from Louisville has for decades been one of…
Mike Denham: Kentucky seeing uptick in number of traffic fatalities — not a good trend
For nearly a decade now, Kentucky has made significant progress when it comes to reducing the number of traffic fatalities…
Tom Block: Is it Paul Ryan’s time? Can Ryan be an effective leader as Speaker of the House?
Is it Paul Ryan’s time? In my last column I wrote on the Republican conundrum of trying to put together…
Commentary: Student loan debt is avoidable, but only with the right information, assistance and plan
By Carl Rollins Special to NKyTribune As has been reported in recent articles, the amount of student loan debt nationwide…
Billy Reed: Untrue and unfair — SI’s report that UofL sports culture is ‘dangerous to women’
A few weeks ago, I introduced Tom Jurich at the first Women In Sports Heroes banquet sponsored by the Louisville…
Bill Straub: Despite Kentucky’s erratic political history, that Bevin is even close is incomprehensible
WASHINGTON – It was the venerated Sam Rayburn, a Texas Democrat who served as Speaker of the House for 17…
New director of state’s Legislative Research Commission weighs in on value of agency
By David Byerman Director, Legislative Research Commission Governor Steve Beshear has proclaimed this week as “Kentucky Public Service Recognition Week,”…
Bill Straub: Whiz-kid Thomas Massie just out of his element in Congress, is mainly good at whining
During its horrendous inaugural season in 1962, the New York Mets stumbled home with a 40-120 record, the worst in…