Bill Straub: The Republican Party is trying to find itself — a ‘house divided against itself cannot stand’
It was Lincoln, the pre-eminent member of a political organization formerly known as the Republican Party, who cited the synoptic…
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Al Cross: McConnell stayed true to form; no guardian of the republic, but ready for the next battle
As the House impeachment managers concluded their case against Donald Trump Saturday, one seemed focused on a senator in the…
Jim Wayne: Why Catholics should oppose tuition tax credits for private schools
St. Agnes Catholic School in Louisville holds the distinction of being a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School four…
Commentary: Every Kyian needs access to high-speed internet for school, remote work and telehealth
By Brigitte Blom Ramsey and Colby Hall 2021 is off and to the races, and already one topic is still…
Billy Reed: Black History Month perfect time to remember 1963 state boys’ basketball tournament
Black History Month is the perfect time to remember the 1963 Kentucky Boys’ State High School Basketball Tournament because that’s…
Constance Alexander: Availability of COVID vaccine inspires deadly sins, and a couple of virtues
Pride, covetousness, lust, anger, envy, sloth, scandal. That was how we memorized the Seven Deadly Sins at St. Francis School….
Timothy Lonesky: COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need to put Kentucky’s patients first
As a rheumatologist, I work with patients every day who are suffering from complex, chronic conditions, such as arthritis and…
Bill Straub: Some things you can count on, and Rand Paul is proceeding in his true, maskless form
You can always count on the sun to rise in the east and set in the west. You can always…
Charles Leis: Education Opportunity Grants empower parents with choice to meet their students needs
Supporting public education or school choice is not an either/or situation – both public and nonpublic schools can thrive if…
Anna Baumann: Voucher would drain much-needed resources from Kentucky’s public schools
Over the next couple months, the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly will decide whether to enact House Bill 149, a private…
Shannon Starkey-Taylor: Early childhood education workforce need priority for COVID vaccines
It’s time for first chance solutions. We are all too aware of the problems posed by the COVID-19 pandemic whether…
Akia McNeary: It’s past time for Kentucky to embrace school choice, unlock opportunities for all students
Numbers, statistics, dollar signs — people like to talk a whole lot about charts and diagrams when you bring up…
Al Cross: McConnell never evolved so quickly, and then in reverse
The 50-year political career of Addison Mitchell McConnell Jr. is a study in evolution. When he was running for and…
Bill Straub: Leadership AWOL, ghost of Lincoln looms, future of Republican Party hangs in balance
Reports about the impending death of the Republican Party are, as Twain once remarked about his own alleged demise, an…
Richard Nelson: Will Kentucky’s legislature double down on video gambling?
The Kentucky Supreme Court denied the Horse Racing industry’s appeal to allow historical horse racing, aka video slot machines, at…
Whitney Austin: Keeping guns from those in crisis is as important as protecting the right to ownership
Not everyone gets the chance to look death in the face and come out on the other side with an…
Joe Heil: Saluting foresight of Cold Spring, Campbell County leaders for protecting a valuable asset
Nearly 60 years ago, government and business leaders from the City of Cold Spring and Campbell County showed tremendous foresight…
Commentary: A call to action — save historical horse racing and the health of state’s racing and breeding
By Doug Cauthen and Elisabeth Jensen Kentucky Equine Education Project We believe and assume that most people reading this letter…
Constance Alexander: Pandemic leaves legacy of loose ends and unanswered questions
The only photo we have of my maternal grandparents is typical of the Victorian era. Sitting ramrod straight in an…
Commentary: General Assembly session offers chance to explore new avenues for criminal justice
The year 2020 was a trying time for the Commonwealth. COVID-19 forced us to reconsider what was important and adjust…
Dale Romans: Historical horse racing is a game-changer that is good for Kentucky
As a second-generation horse trainer and Kentuckian, my entire life has been spent in Thoroughbred racing. I’ve seen Kentucky racing…
Bill Straub: There are lies, real lies, silent lies, hallucinations and fabrications — and Rand Paul
It is obvious that the Republican Party has been stricken with a strange and exotic disease that leads to hallucinations…