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…
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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…
Opinion – Giovanni Losito: The same system that protected Epstein is failing KY’s children
The same failures that shielded a billionaire predator are the same failures hurting families in Northern Kentucky. Northern Kentucky isn’t…
Opinion – Teri Carter: Kentucky deserves better than ‘jokes’ from elected representatives
As we approach the 2026 General Assembly and election season, we have yet another example of Kentucky Republican officials and/or…
Opinion – Constance Alexander: Thanksgiving with canned cranberries and a side of family memories
When I was growing up, the Thanksgiving menu was anchored by the big bird, stuffing, and two kinds of potatoes…
Opinion – Mike Harmon: Conservatives must address ‘affordability’ question or risk losing traction
When I used to go into classes and speak about our government and being a legislator, I would tell kids,…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Thanksgiving, Epstein/MTG, grocery prices, penny for thoughts?
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion – Mackenzie Clark: Organ donation is the ultimate gift — a precious one that matters
This time of year typically means friends and families gather more for meals and holiday outings. During those times of…
Opinion – Bill Straub: How much more of ‘ugly nation’ status can we possibly take?
To say that Rep. Thomas Harold Massie is exasperating is undisputable. He is the rare politician who actually seems to…
Opinion – Chet Hand: Boone County’s future is being decided right now — your voice matters
Boone County is in the middle of one of the most important planning cycles we undertake: the update to our…
Opinion – Jerry Deaton: GOP war on healthcare fails to offer alternative, speaks volumes
My sister died of cancer back about five years ago, and for her, it was a battle she bravely waged…
Letter to the Editor: Boone County Attorney Turner on Marsy’s Law fifth anniversary, stopping domestic violence
The Boone County Attorney’s Office, along with numerous community partners including law enforcement agencies, the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, and entities…
Opinion – Jacob Ogan: Polling data shows political violence presents grave threat to American republic
The last few years have seen a stark increase in political violence. Most recently, the conservative activist and speaker Charlie…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Turkey prices, cartel boats, MAGAEpstein, Northern Lights, Veterans Day, air travel
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion – Jennifer Jackson: Kentuckians have a right to participate in legislative process
Our representative democracy rests on a fundamental principle: We, the people, have a right to participate in decisions that affect…
Opinion – Emily Burton Sherman: Faith without works — in the age of SNAP and hungry babies
Somerset pastor and great-grandpa Johnny Dunbar knew he needed to take notes for the upcoming conversation with a stranger. “Good…
Opinion – Al Cross: Martha Layne Collins advanced Kentucky, provided lessons
Martha Layne Collins, who died Nov. 1 and was interred Monday, was a good governor. She grew in office, advanced…
Opinion – Howard Whiteman: America — exactly as wild as you want it
At first, I didn’t know what it was. The sound sort of reminded me of a muffled elk bugle, and…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Election wins, Veterans Day, Dick Cheney, Price Andrew
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion – Jon Danks: The difference a coach can make — Kyle Niederman is an example of the best
In the Erlanger/Elsmere school district, there has been a long known struggle of football teams having mediocre football seasons or…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Hypocrisy, double-standards, and outright law-bending — measured in crypto
It’s fair to assume that very few folks in Ludlow or Silver Grove have ever heard of a cryptocurrency kingpin…