Bill Straub: Masks, social distancing, vaccines work; it’s just amazing how much Paul, Massie get wrong
Two quick questions: 1. How many Americans have died as a result of the facemask recommendation issued by the Centers…
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Commentary: Strong school choice options is a better investment than more school spending
By Gary Houchens and John Garen In a recent op-ed for the Courier Journal, Kentucky Rep. Tina Bojanowski who is…
Woody Keown: We must stand up, speak out and unite against hate to achieve true American Dream
Editor’s Note: On Sunday, leaders from across the community united against hate in downtown Cincinnati. These are the remarks delivered…
Commentary: Over 50 KY economists urge federal elected officials to enact carbon pricing
By Christine Cunha Missik, MD and David Anderson, PhD Climate change poses a serious threat to our natural environment…
Mac Brown: Despite ‘sugarcoating’ of pandemic response, Beshear’s leadership disastrous for Ky.
In a recent column, Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear sugarcoats his response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky and attempts to…
Al Cross: Mitch McConnell’s silence makes him less worthy of leadership — at what price is power?
So, Liz is out. What about Mitch? Republican House members’ removal of Rep. Elizabeth Cheney from their leadership Wednesday made…
Bill Straub: We can’t have bipartisanship when McConnell says his job is to stop the administration
You can be forgiven if you viewed President Biden’s decision this week to meet with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell…
George Fuchs: Healthy eating habits start at home; 40% of adolescents are overweight or obese
From an early age, children are exposed to messaging that informs their food preferences that in turn shapes their eating…
Jason Bailey: This one weird trick will help Kentucky employers find workers
As the economy is beginning to recover, we’re hearing the return of old, discredited claims that people just aren’t willing…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Kentucky’s economy showing record-breaking momentum — safely and sustainably
The string of positive economic news continues in the Commonwealth. Kentucky’s sales tax receipts from April hit $486.5 million and…
Anna Baumann: Chocolates and flowers are nice, but better policies are what’s needed this Mother’s Day
More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, this Mother’s Day is a critical time to acknowledge the harms of…
Kate Miller: General Assembly’s legislative session results in mixed bag for Kentuckians’ civil liberties
The 2021 Kentucky General Assembly wrapped up a whirlwind legislative session with a variety of wins and losses for civil…
John Schickel: Successful Derby shows Kentucky’s beloved horse industry has come charging back
Despite the difficulties brought on by COVID-19 over these past 14 months, I was happy to join my fellow Kentuckians…
Bill Straub: If you wonder what’s up, it’s that Mitch McConnell, GOP are ready to ‘Defend White People’
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is notorious for playing things close to the vest. This is the man who, after…
Jennifer Magee, Teacher Voice: Don’t avoid discussing race with your students
As teachers we are often nervous about discussing current events with elementary school students. As a white teacher, I am…
Constance Alexander: Run, vote, change: Women share insights on campaigning for office
Listen, learn, and don’t let them see you sweat. Pretty good advice from three women who have competed and succeeded…
Dawn Bechtold: Apraxia of Speech is a rare disorder, but parents of an affected child can find support
Almost any parent will tell you that being a parent is the most difficult, yet most rewarding job that you…
Jason Bailey: American families and jobs plans would provide opportunity for all Kentucky families
In his April 28 address to a Joint Session of Congress, President Biden announced details of his administration’s American Families…
Al Cross: For our Derby visitors, real and remote, a scratch sheet on Kentucky politics
OK, we’re back to normal. Partly. The Kentucky Derby is back where it has been since the Great Depression, on…
Bill Straub: Musings by the drunk at the end of the bar — and his untethered rants on this and that
WASHINGTON – Sen. Rand Paul is the political equivalent of the drunk sitting by himself at the far end of…
Commentary: Kentucky’s nurses deserve thanks for dedication, volunteerism in face of COVID-19
A little more than a year ago, none of us could have imagined anything like COVID-19. We went from gathering…
Constance Alexander: Meet Kentucky’s newest Poet Laureate, Casey County native Crystal Wilkinson
“Porch sittin’” meant nothing to me until I moved to Kentucky and began to learn the value of a getting-to-know-you…