Al Cross: Rand Paul trends more eccentric, leaving room in the middle
By his own account, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, M.D., is discouraging Kentuckians from getting vaccinated against the coronavirus. He wrote…
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Bill Straub: McConnell urges vaccinations against COVID, is ‘perplexed’ they are falling below expectations
Mitch McConnell admits to being “perplexed.” Let’s see if we can straighten things out for him. The Senate Republican leader…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Bipartisan jobs plan supports our people, our economy and our future
Opportunity, jobs, the economy and infrastructure are not partisan. They are the pathway to a better future for all Kentuckians…
Constance Alexander: Dialogue regarding systemic racism begins with admitting there’s a problem
Oh, my. The guys in Frankfort have already initialized a concept without really knowing what it means, so we are…
Dr. Dan Han: Lingering questions remain about the recovery of smell, taste and flavor after COVID
2020 was a doozy of a year, to say the least! As 2021 continues to transition us out of the…
Billy Reed: It’s a perfect Affirmed birthday as I celebrate by 78th — and count my plentiful blessings
In an event the world will little note nor long remember, my birthday is tomorrow, July 12. The late Jim…
John Schickel: It’s important for Kentuckians to understand the roles of state senator vs. U.S. senator
It may surprise you to know how often people mistake me for a member of our federal delegation. While I…
Commentary: Friendly reminder that it’s time to see your dentist; back-to-normal means back-to-dentist
By Dr. Stephanie Poynter and Linda Poynter, PHRDH, BHS Kentucky Oral Health Coalition Like many Kentuckians, we are eager for…
Bill Straub: Hard to imagine a wackier contest with two candidates vying for who’s the biggest gun nut
Where else other than Kentucky can you witness a challenger in a congressional race toiling to out-crazy an incumbent who…
Col Owens: It’s time to ditch Sen. Mitch McConnell’s plantation economy and move the country forward
Sen. Mitch McConnell berates the Biden Administration for providing enhanced unemployment compensation benefits in the American Rescue Plan to those…
Constance Alexander: Ellen Birkett Morris’ ‘Lost Girls’ is a great addition to your summer reading list
Barefoot in a red polka dot dress, her back to onlookers, a wasp-waisted young woman teeters on the single rail…
Joe Cotton: Suffering from psoriasis most of my life, I found relief — sharing it with you
Here is how I cured by psoriasis. I went to several dermatologists throughout my life to get treated for my…
Billy Reed: The Fourth of July is really not about fireworks, hot dogs and beer; patriotism matters
I’ve always felt the Fourth of July is the most hedonistic of our national holidays. Maybe that’s because the Fourth…
Allison Ball: Get more out of your new federal child tax credit by investing in your child’s future
The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant financial turmoil for many Kentucky families. Thousands of mothers were forced to leave the workforce…
Alison Bell: Working mothers need options, support as they recover from the pandemic’s wrath on women in the workforce
We are unfortunately facing yet another national crisis as the pandemic has taken equity out of the workplace, namely for…
Bill Straub: America must deal with the issue of racism — or where will the future take us?
Did you know at least 186 Black people were lynched in Kentucky between 1877 and 1934 and that it’s more…
Richard Nelson: Remember that God is integral to American Liberty, as we celebrate 4th of July
Have you ever visited the National Archives and seen the Declaration of Independence? It is featured alongside the U.S. Constitution…
John Schickel: We celebrate Independence Day, a time for Americans to stand in unity for our founding
Since the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, the Fourth of July has been observed as a day for…
Constance Alexander: Commonwealth Honors Academy inspires teens to explore and grow
It was barely 9 a.m. on a spectacular summer Monday. About 14 teenagers sprawl on couches and slump in chairs…
Billy Reed: You may not know Bill Malone, but he’s the kind of hero we need — in all walks of life
One day in 1964 or so, a fraternity brother at Transylvania University came up to me and said, “I know a…
Arivumani Srivastava: ‘Schools are nurseries of democracy’ and students have rights to free speech
As high schoolers prepared for their AP United States Government exam in May, a coalition of student activists from across…
Commentary: Medicaid filled the COVID coverage gap when Kyians needed it most; now ARPA steps in
By Dustin Pugel and Kelly Taulbee Last year when COVID-19 cases were escalating and the bottom fell out of the…