Ron Washington: A city that raised me, a future we’re building together — marking one year as Covington mayor
One year ago, I took the oath of office as Mayor of Covington, the largest city in Northern Kentucky and…
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Opinion – Brian Maurer: The buses Chet Hand can’t explain away
When Chet Hand explains why he got involved in politics, he keeps coming back to January 6 — and especially…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — New Year, ball drops, undoing decorations, those names
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Listen to the music; its beauty can persevere and perhaps sweep us to better times
Whenever I write this column, and most other times, I have music playing in the background. On this day it’s…
Opinion – Sen. McConnell, Shaheen: U.S. should match Ukraine’s resolve in facing Russia’s aggression
By Mitch McConnell and Jean Shaheen U.S. Senators In the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022,…
Opinion – Bill Bresser: A new generation — future of Greater Cincinnati kids begins today
When I first joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati more than two decades ago, I never imagined…
Opinion – Al Cross: Fanciful gifts for Kentucky politicians, a 45-year-old tradition
Bestowing fanciful, pointed presents to Kentucky public figures at Christmastime, through the lens of current events, is a 45-year-old tradition…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Grouches, Die Hard, Rob Reiner, joy, health premiums, Christmas peace
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion – Terry Brooks: Turkey bombs or political Spam; speak up for Kentucky’s kids
These days after Black Friday and before December 25 mean lots of things to different folks. Mobbed malls. Hopeful and…
Opinion – Bill Straub: With Trump’s trademark lack of decency on display, his devotees toe the line
WASHINGTON – It would be a serious error to assume that the despicable comments issued by President-cum-Dictator Donald J. Trump…
Opinion – Jeff Rubin: An attack on one is an attack on all
The senseless killing of fifteen people in Sydney on Sunday as they were celebrating the start of Chanukah, and the…
Opinion – Jennifer Jahn: Our resolutions — one truth stands out — we are all Americans and neighbors
As the year draws to a close, many of us begin thinking about resolutions, long-delayed projects like cleaning out the…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on Fifa prize, Dick Van Dyke, Three Kings (and ICE), wishing peace
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion – Bill Straub: It is honestly comedy gold, the hyprocrisy of Jamie Comer
Having thoroughly humiliated himself over the bogus and years long Biden Crime Family™ investigation, Rep. Jamie Comer has now established…
Opinion – Al Cross: Dems have Senate candidates, but what are their chances?
Strange as it seems, the Democratic Party has a remarkable roster of candidates to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on ‘rage bait,’ Honduran pardon, tariffs, vortex, advent
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion – Cassi Schabell: Sadly announcing resignation from Lakeside Park council and move from the city
It is with a heavy heart that I must resign from my position as your representative on the Lakeside Park…
Opinion – Bill Straub: The inept Secretary of War just might be leading us into a war in Venezuela
In assessing the performance of Peter Hegseth, the insidious boob who insists on being addressed as the Secretary of War…
Opinion – Andrew McNeill: Principles, policy and power as Kentucky’s 2026 budget session begins
Frankfort’s political dynamics tend to be rendered as clashes between our Democratic governor and the Republican General Assembly and the…
Opinion – Damon Thayer: Lawmakers should make state the 28th to adopt a Balanced Budget Amendment
Over the last century, America has prospered and maintained the peace worldwide due to the military might unleashed by the…
Opinion – Col Owens: Confronting the inevitable with grace
(Note: I share this story with Milly’s strong support in the hope it might help others in similar circumstances.) About…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — TGIF, peace plan, Thanksgiving, deer hunts, advent
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…