Bill Straub: Humpty-Trumpty bullies way through NATO, insults May on home turf, loves Putin more. . .
President Trump’s (OMG!) recently concluded European excursion was, by all estimates, a disaster, not to mention a public humiliation that…
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Rev. Donald Gillett: Eliminating vision and dental benefits runs contrary to the scripture’s teachings
Scripture tells us that God is the Great Physician. The Gospels provide story after story of Jesus’ healing ministry on…
Chris Lewis: Alternatives to incarceration work; it’s time for common sense justice reform
My name is Chris Lewis and I’ve been in recovery since August 11, 2013. For so many years I knew…
Bill Straub: Who’s on first or second or third? Don’t ask Moe, Larry or Curley, facts befuddle them
I experienced an educational moment at the ripe, old age of 65 the other day, actually it was significantly more…
Jason Kilmer: Kentuckians deserve a majority in Frankfort that embraces opportunities for the state
Viewing the dysfunctional proceedings of the recent session of the Kentucky General Assembly, I believe Kentucky deserves better. Kentucky needs…
Melissa Martin: Whoa, you crazy drivers — road rage we don’t need; could you please exercise control?
Rude driving, aggressive driving, and road rage driving Eeeoooeeeooo! Sitting at a red-light, I observed other drivers getting out…
Sister Kimberly Porter: There are life lessons (and time for reflection) in simple task of knitting socks
I began knitting socks four years ago after a year in which I lost my mother and a very good…
Bill Straub: It takes a certain talent to spew gibberish on a consistent basis, and McConnell is talented
Looks can, indeed be deceiving. Take Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, for example. McConnell, of Louisville, comes across as your…
Richard Nelson: Declaration of Independence worth celebrating, but what are we fighting for today?
It was 242 years ago when America’s colonial leaders declared their independence from a tyrant who trampled their rights and…
John Schickel: KY HEALTH, part of state’s Medicaid program, means able-bodied recipients contribute
Benjamin Franklin is said to have said “when people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end…
Jason Bailey: Time for sensible approach to paying pensions in Kentucky with total transparency
The long pension saga of the last year gave rise to the largest mobilization of Kentuckians to the Capitol the…
Bill Straub: Take Carrollton KY, a good, safe place to live (as it should be) but diverse with ‘darker’ people
Some years back, at least a quarter century ago when the burley economy was still thriving, I spent a couple…
Constance Alexander: A nation that went to the moon should be able to solve today’s complex problems
Families got a package deal on tonsillectomies when I was a child. At least that is how it seems to…
Rick Sanders: KSP safeguards citizens, employees and facilities, in full view of First Amendment
There has been significant media coverage in recent weeks surrounding protests by the Poor People’s Campaign (PPC) at the Kentucky…
Bill Straub: No ‘Profiles in Courage’ found perusing political landscape in Trump-McConnell land
In February 1944, after seven years of guiding President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s agenda through the upper chamber, Senate Democratic Leader…
Col Owens: Middle class ‘hollowing out;’ we need to rebalance our overall econony for stability, security
Financial advisors recommend that investment portfolios be routinely rebalanced, even when they are doing well, to achieve long-term stability and…
Richard Nelson: Supreme Court ruling in case of Colorado baker restores dignity to people of faith
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a religious freedom victory to a Colorado baker who’s been through the legal wringer ever…
Tim Wells: In Louisville, Waste Management strives for sustainability, a template for others
Louisville is home to iconic landmarks, expansive parks, the mighty Ohio River and a downtown area rich with culture and…
Sen. John Schickel: Remembering true meaning of Memorial Day; celebrate with respect, gratitude
Across Boone County, we await the arrival of Memorial Day weekend. As family and friends gather, it is imperative to…
Mitch McConnell: Senate working with Pres. Trump on defense funding, judges and more
The Senate is working with President Trump to secure significant accomplishments for the American people, from combating the opioid epidemic…
Bill Straub: White House turned into ATM machine and other ugly stuff; McConnell’s getting fleas
Any attempt to pinpoint President Trump’s most grievous sin against the body politic is rather like picking out one particular…
Gov. Bevin: Kentucky’s low unemployment numbers, economic growth are reasons for optimism
“We are Kentucky!” This is more than just a simple catchphrase. From our cities to our rural communities, the Commonwealth’s…