Bill Straub: It’s Santa Claus for the wealthy and Grinch for the kids, if McConnell has his way
Former Congressman Barney Frank, an acerbic Massachusetts Democrat, once chided the anti-abortion crowd for believing that “life begins at conception…
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Kathie Mancini: Here’s how Kentuckians can make the most out of their Medicare plan selection
The countdown has begun for the more than 60 million Americans – including the 900 thousand individuals in Kentucky –…
Ashley Spalding: To address mass incarceration, KY must end incentives to expand, crowd local jails
The U.S. incarcerates five times more people per capita than other wealthy countries. Yet, while some states are succeeding at…
Constance Alexander: There are no easy solutions in sight for the elderly and those who care for them
In Murray, Route 94 morphs into Main Street right around the university. Because it is a straight stretch of road,…
Commentary: Congressional, legislative redistricting affects all Kyians, make sure your voice is heard
By Fran Wagner and Dee Pregliasco Kentucky League of Women Voters Within the next few months, the General Assembly is…
Joe Heller: Cartoons worth more than a 1,000 words — and in full color
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Bill Straub: Dear, dear Abby, is it really OK to lie just because you want to? Thomas Massie says it is
Dear Abby sadly departed this mortal coil some years back now and no one has stepped up to provide our…
Ben Mudd: Kentucky pharmacists are on the frontlines of improving community health
Every day, pharmacists across the commonwealth step up to promote a healthy Kentucky. And that involves so much more than…
Billy Reed: I took a fall and fractured some ribs and it hurt like crazy — but worst, I missed deadline
In my long career in journalism, I’ve always taken pride in making my deadlines. My track record is pretty good….
Constance Alexander: Corrosion takes many forms when it comes to diversity, equality, inclusion
Corrosion takes many forms in the work of Dr. Rudy G. Buchheit, Dean of the College of Engineering at the…
Joe Heller: Cartoons in living color
Welcome to the NKyTribune’s newest feature: the cartoons of Joe Heller, a regular collection of his cartoons on any and…
Kyle Keeney: Here’s why Medicare price-setting isn’t the solution to fixing our healthcare problems
Earlier this month, the Northern Kentucky Tribune’s Bill Straub wrote a column supporting his belief that more government intervention in…
Bill Straub: Poor, poor Rand Paul whose feelings are hurt by cold, hard facts which speak for themselves
Poor, poor pitiful me Poor, poor pitiful me Oh, these boys won’t let me be Lord, have mercy on me…
Al Cross: McConnell must give senators go-ahead to disavow election laws built on Donald Trump’s lies
This column has never dealt at length with Donald Trump because it’s about Kentucky politics. But now, Kentuckians and our…
Joe Heller: Cartoon voices in full color
Welcome to the NKyTribune’s newest feature: the cartoons of Joe Heller, a regular weekly collection of his cartoons on any…
Constance Alexander: More than pink ribbons in Breast Cancer Awareness — disease is too prevalent
Mother, sister, aunt, cousin, best friend, across-the-street neighbor, random branches of the family tree. The disease is so prevalent, most…
Brigitte Blom: Assessment results show that learning recovery from COVID is everybody’s business
Last week the Kentucky Department of Education released the results of the 2021 student assessments. As expected, COVID has taken…
Rand Paul: Responding to Bill Straub’s column, explaining ‘fundraising’ — and watching your money
Once again, the NKyTribune has given precious print space to partisan columnist Bill Straub who wants to twist things all…
Bill Straub: Sen. Paul living high on donations to his leadership PAC, money meant to assist others
It’s certainly comforting to learn that our boy, Rand Paul, the Earnest T. Bass of the United States Senate, is…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Ford Motor Co., SK Innovation and Kentucky are leading auto industry of the future
During my inaugural address, held on the Capitol steps in Frankfort less than two years ago, I said advanced manufacturing…
Heather Forman: As a mom of six, I know how important it is for everyone to feel included
It’s human nature to want to feel included. As we’re still near the beginning of the school year, it’s even…
Constance Alexander: National Newspaper Week celebrates journalism and its vital role in democracy
Besides the one about blizzards with snow drifts so high he had to climb out a second-floor window to make…