No More Bullying: Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transexual youth suffer because of orientation
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on the NKy Tribune. By Melissa Martin Special to…
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Rick Robinson: Wendell Ford, statesman whose word was bond, ‘greatest Jaycee of all’
When my wife Linda and I first started dating, it is safe to say she was apolitical. Opposites attract, I…
Letter to the Editor: Emily Shelton says Thomas Massie made right choice in saying no to status quo
Politicians do plenty of things to raise the ire of their constituents. It’s both rare and refreshing to see a…
Bill Straub: Being the ‘most conservative’ in a crowded field could work to Paul’s advantage
WASHINGTON – One thing you can say about Sen. Rand Paul’s burgeoning presidential campaign – he’s not scaring anybody out…
Helen Carroll: Reflections on 27 years with Toyota — happy memories and many stories to share
A few months ago, I was asked to speak to a high school reunion in Georgetown. I won’t say how…
Tom Block: President’s State of Union speech less partisan but some proposals have little chance
Last night the President delivered his second to last State of the Union speech, and his first address to Congress…
No More Bullying: Biracial, multiracial and ethnic minority kids more likely to be bullied
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on NKy Tribune. By Melissa Martin Special to NKy Tribune…
Letter to the Editor: Sen. Paul needs to be educated on the facts regarding people with disabilities
(The following letter is in response to comments U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, of Kentucky, allegedly made last week about people…
Col Owens: Reports of Democratic Party’s demise in NKy are greatly exaggerated; we are very much alive
Our good friend Ken Rechtin has declared the Democratic Party dead in Northern Kentucky (“Turn out the Lights,” River City…
Keven Moore on Insurance: In work and in life, wisdom is often underrated and overlooked
My grandfather Charlie Clemons was a small-time tobacco farmer and, like many in that generation in rural Kentucky, he grew…
Rick Robinson: Rob Portman supporting same-sex marriage? That’s right and RIGHT
Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) has released a list of party officials endorsing him in his 2016 bid for…
Donald Then: Where are the giants? Still searching for someone to finish the work Dr. King started
Not long ago, my wife and I took a trip to Memphis. We went for the food, for the…
Bill Straub: Brent Spence Bridge is falling down, along with many others, so where is Congress
WASHINGTON – In case you haven’t noticed, America is falling apart – literally. The American Society of Civil Engineers, in…
Commentary: Two pieces of legislation will push Kentucky toward a brighter digital future
By Gary Gerdemann Special to NKy Tribune Two Kentucky legislators took a major bipartisan step this week in securing…
Bill Atkins: Kentucky’s coal industry is replete with ‘boom or bust’ history; ‘War on Coal’ is a myth
I was born in Letcher County in Southeast Kentucky, in the old company town of Jenkins on the border with…
Rep. Mike Denham: Economic trend appears to be moving in the right direction for Kentucky
FRANKFORT – While legislative sessions in odd-numbered years are relatively new in Kentucky – the first was held in 2001…
Helen Carroll: What will it take to ensure all kids are ready to learn?
By Helen Carroll NKyTribune columnist Recent headlines screamed: “only half of Kentucky’s children are prepared for kindergarten.” So, now what?…
No More Bullying: Growing problem in schools requires understanding, intervention and prevention
This is one in a series of columns on bullying in schools. By Melissa Martin Special to NKy Tribune The…
Bill Straub: Massie making name for himself in D.C. but at the expense of his NKy district
WASHINGTON – Rep. Thomas Massie is quickly making a name for himself here in the nation’s capital. Of course, the…
Rick Robinson: Reflecting on Barry McGuire’s Eve of Destruction and Charlie Hebdo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3VcFC9ZCV0 By Rick Robinson NKyTribune columnist On its Golden Anniversary, Barry McGuire’s Eve of Destruction may be more relevant now…
Rep. Mike Denham: State seeing success across the board, doing well in many ways
FRANKFORT – As states look for ways to improve their quality of life, the first thing they usually do is…
Tom Block: New Congress, new year, new leadership — and deadlines to watch
2015 will be a big year in DC for Kentucky, with our senior Senator, Mitch McConnell, becoming Majority Leader of…