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…
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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…
Michael Keck: New Kentucky university aims to be beacon for critical thinking and civil discourse
“…[W]ithout a vibrant commitment to free and open inquiry, a university ceases to be a university.” This commonsense — yet sadly…
Letter to the Editor: Margot Seidel says speak for those who can’t speak for themselves
COVID-19 is not, and has never been, the great equalizer. Though all of our lives are forever changed by this…
Commentary: When worst of COVID is behind us, will you be ready when employers start hiring again?
By KCTCS college presidents In a few months, we hope the worst of COVID-19 is behind us. When that…
Jim Waters: New progressive pension plan proposed by Rep. Massey is positive for future teachers
In one sense, Rep. Ed Massey’s bill to create a new tier within the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) represents a…
Jason Bailey: General Assembly should strengthen recovery by approving much-needed relief
The 2021 Kentucky General Assembly will reconvene in early February, and the remaining piece of essential business is agreement on…
Ashli Watts: Kentuckians must face some harsh realities if we are to achieve racial equity
Although 2020 was the most difficult year many have ever experienced, it is safe to say that many lessons were…
Al Cross: McConnell makes play to sideline Trump as he has chance to remake how he’ll be remembered
“There is a tide in the affairs of men, which taken at the flood leads on to fortune. . ….
Bill Straub: Yes, the flag is still there — and church bells should ring from sea to shining sea
There came a poignant moment during the inauguration ceremony for the new president of the United States of America, Joseph…
Mitch McConnell: Remarks on Senate floor as it returns to its work pre-inauguration
Kentucky’s Mitch McConnell delivered these remarks Monday on the Senate floor: President-elect Biden and Vice-President-elect Harris will be sworn in….
Constance Alexander: Classic western cinema offers escape from current state of domestic affairs
With the current death toll from the coronavirus nearing 400,000 and projections that the total will reach a half-million by…
Billy Reed: What a difference a week makes as we learn the depth of our intolerance for free speech
Last Monday, our nation was reeling as never before from the double whammy of a violent attack on our nation’s…
Terry Brooks: If oxpeckers and zebras can practice synergy, surely so can the donkeys and elephants
Oxpeckers and zebras. Oxpeckers are small African birds which count on zebras as their key nutritional sources, eating the ticks…
Jason Glass: Time of new beginnings for high school seniors and for planning the what’s-next in your lives
January is a time for new beginnings, perhaps this year more so than most. With a COVID-19 vaccine already being…
Bill Straub: Impeachment of Trump, as McConnell surprises with apparent approval and maneuvering
Now that President Donald J. Trump, aka Loser, has been impeached for an unprecedented second time – not the sort…
Commentary: General Assembly shows lack of leadership prioritizing anti-abortion legislation
By Tamarra Wieder and Jackie McGranahan Once again, we find ourselves at the beginning of a legislative session with house…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Relief needed now for small businesses, workers harmed by COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has hit us hard. It has taken the lives of far too many and it has upended our economy,…
Billy Reed: Still reeling from mob at Capitol and thinking of those who make a difference
Here at the start, I must admit that I am still reeling at what I saw happen Wednesday afternoon in…
Commentary: Free textbooks and course materials will help with college affordability during pandemic
By Dr. OJ Oleka and Dr. Lori Werth Special to NKyTribune In January 2020, college students were gearing up to…
Col Owens: Pursuit of more perfect union includes solving problem of social, economic inequalities
Justice is at the forefront of public debate today. Poverty and race issues clamor for attention and resolution. It is…
Paul Hill: An Open Letter to Donald Trump: I once admired you as ‘cool guy,’ you changed my mind
OPEN LETTER TO DONALD TRUMP Let me say that I admired you when I was in my twenty’s. I bought…