Jan Hillard, A Sunday read: Who are we politically — and can we find common ground? Take a quiz
Today, more than ever, we get daily reminders that as a people, we are more and more politically polarized. These…
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Jason Bailey: General Assembly’s proposed ‘shift and shaft’ tax policy no way for Kentucky to prosper
Indications are the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly will consider major changes to the state’s tax system. While big proposals are…
Bill Straub: And they’re off to the races for the dimmest bulb in protecting children from that CRT
An exciting new contest is quickly sweeping across the land as legislatures and governors compete for the honor of becoming…
Sharon Fusco: Reflections on Martin Luther King Jr. Day — and the color that brings the canvas to life
As we look back on the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I am taking time to reflect on…
John Stephenson: A response to the NKyTribune’s data report on the January 6th riots
(Editor’s note: We asked Mr. Stephenson to submit this as an opinion piece because it was too long to be…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Making a case for his budget plan — ‘The time is here. The future is now.’
Our future is now. It is time to make bold investments so we can move our state forward – not…
Joe Heller: Sometimes a cartoon is worth a kajillion words; here are a few reflecting on recent news
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Chris McDaniel: Update on abbreviated second week for 2022 General Assembly; a look at bills to come
After the first week of the 2022 Regular Session extended the weekend, allowing for passage of time-sensitive legislation, the second…
Letter to editor: Jesse Parks notes difficult week as Boone County Schools worked to keep schools open
The efforts to keep our schools open “Last week was one of the most difficult weeks since the start…
Joseph Frazier: Why we can’t wait; KY businesses must step up to address racial disparities
In 1963, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. penned his famous Letter from Birmingham Jail. In it, he wrote:…
Al Cross: Larry Forgy, who died this week at 82, showed promise, pitfalls of campaign finance reform
Larry Forgy, who died Thursday at 82, will be remembered by fellow Republicans as the one-time whiz kid who blew…
Bill Straub: McConnell’s meandering principles reveal his game-playing; Larry Forgy will be missed
In his self-congratulatory treatise, The Long Game, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, of Louisville, goes on at some length explaining…
Al Cross: Kentucky officeholders use their power, official and unofficial
The use of power in American politics is a subject of much study. In the last week or so, we’ve…
Shorus Minella: The new year offers a new start, and the chance begin the path to more healthful eating
For many, the start of a new year is the perfect chance for a fresh start with your health and…
Constance Alexander: There’s still time to do the right thing and remove symbols of country’s racist past
Imagine celebrating the bicentennial of Calloway County later this year. The official proceedings are likely to take place on the…
Joe Heller: The week in cartoons — a broad-brush, full color commentary in few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Gay Adelmann: Two bills being considered by the Ky. House dismiss state’s most marginalized students
The truth is not always comfortable to hear. Those who are in a position to do so may simply refuse…
Terry Brooks: The General Assembly should set some New Year’s resolutions to help Kentucky’s kids
This time of year, we all waver between setting New Year’s resolutions and simply dismissing the process as an inevitable…
Bill Straub: Let us count the ways; just a question of where to start to name ways people don’t like Mitch
Chris Cillizza, an editor-at-large at CNN, penned a column recently in which he posed the question, “Why do so many…
Al Cross: Is our democracy in danger? Mitch McConnell doesn’t seem to think so
This is the week of Jan. 6, so we’re hearing a lot about democracy. In Kentucky, it ramped up Tuesday,…
Amye Bensenhaver: Expecting disaster, House greets public with unwelcome news — rules limiting debate
What to expect when you are expecting disaster? The House majority greeted Kentuckians with unwelcomed news even before the 2022…
Constance Alexander: Before, during and after mothers give birth, doulas attend to their needs
Her tee-shirt says, “Do More of What Makes You Happy,” and the smile on Sarah Cunningham’s face as she describes…