Opinion – Nicholas Hartlep: Cuts to humanities funding would weaken the very soul of the Commonwealth
While flying to a national education conference several years ago, I received a call that would deepen my commitment to…
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Bill Straub: Thomas Massie, further stoking Trump’s palpable ire, doubles down on Epstein file release
It’s no secret President-cum-Dictator Donald J. Trump doesn’t have a whole lotta use for Rep. Thomas Massie, who, truth be…
Opinion – Al Cross: Can Gov. Andy Beshear hit ‘big-league pitching’ in possible White House bid?
Gov. Andy Beshear said one reason he went to South Carolina last week was to see his 16-year-old son Will…
Opinion – Col Owens: The message about what’s important in Israel, Hamas conflict is clear
A few things. It is not antisemitism to accuse Israel of international human rights law violations for its treatment of…
Opinion – Amber Duke: Real-life consequences of bad policy, marking one year of House Bill 5
On July 15, 2024, House Bill 5 went into effect and made Kentucky one of the first states in the…
Opinion – Eric Bardun: A open letter from former COV resident about police and protest on Roebling bridge
City Officials and the Distinguished Press, I am a professional and a former resident of Covington for over ten years….
Opinion – Judy Harris: Prayer and how it works — and then there’s the story of Brad Fritz
‘Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul.” Mahatma Ghandi Some years ago, I realized that decades…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist view of news — Summer reading, Epstein, church/politics, Alligator Alcatraz
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion – Jonathan Shell: The 121st Kentucky State Fair offers chance to experience all things Kentucky
The 121st Kentucky State Fair is just around the corner and I want you to join me Aug. 14-24 and…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Beshear remains noncommittal, but recent appearances indicate higher ambitions
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has successfully navigated his way through the first circle of the inferno known as the Democratic…
Opinion – Mitch McConnell: We can grow hemp without putting our children in harm’s way
Kids love candy. Even before they can read, young kids recognize the packaging of Skittles, LifeSavers and Oreos as an…
Opinion – Col Owens: Are we hopelessly split? How do we come together?
Our country appears hopelessly split, those who support Trump and those who oppose him. While the reasons for the split…
Opinion – Shae Hopkins: Public broadcasting funding cuts risk services millions depend on
Over 60 years ago, KET was founded so every Kentuckian, no matter their circumstance, would have access to quality educational…
Opinion – Judy Harris: The results of involving learners with primary sources
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” — Benjamin Franklin Some…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Epstein files, Texas flood, third party?, ticks
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion – Mike Harmon: Candidates need to focus on problem solving, not tearing each other down
With the entry of Nate Morris into the 2026 Kentucky Senate Republican Primary race, the salvos back and forth between…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Barr’s embrace of birthright citizenship vendetta unveils newfound fealty to Trump
President-cum-Dictator Donald J. Trump’s self-appointed handmaiden, Rep. Andy Barr, being perennially sensitive to the whims of his master, has officially…
Opinion – Al Cross: Medicaid helps us all; prepare to be hurt
Nearly 1 in 3 Kentuckians are covered by Medicaid, the federal-state insurance program for low-income Americans. If you’re not among…
Opinion – Defunding the Legal Services Corporation will significantly harm residents of Kentucky
By James H. Moore, Robert Johns, Glenda Harrison and Ron Flagg Special to NKyTribune Many people are surprised to learn…
Opinion – Brigitte Blom: Community partnerships strengthen schools, deliver real results for students
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the challenges and negative stories facing our schools and students. But deep transformation is…
Opinion – Lindsey Tichenor: Lawmakers, governor agree — we will make sure SB 181 clear, effective
Now that Senate Bill 181 is in effect, having passed 137-0 and been signed into law by the Governor in…
Opinion – Rhonda Chisenhall: How cutting federal grant funding to Community Action agencies impacts families in need
Many of you have heard the proverb “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach…