Constance Alexander: Thanksgiving: Canned cranberry sauce with a side of family memories
When I was growing up, creamed onions and Scotch whiskey were essential to a proper Thanksgiving. The onions paid homage…
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Richard Nelson: Beshear keeps casinos open while closing schools, restaurants, churches, and more
Gov. Andy Beshear issued more executive orders on Wednesday in response to a rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the Commonwealth….
Billy Reed: November 22, 1963, a day that changed world and a reminder not to give up on democracy
As I was driving my 1957 black Chevy convertible past Lexington’s Blue Grass Field, I was feeling good. Only 19,…
Terry Brooks: Let’s flip destiny for Kentucky’s kids — KIDS COUNT data can inspire action
Jyoti Arora in You Came Like Hope asserts, “it takes only a moment for the destiny to flip over.” The…
Brennan Center: Why the election lawsuits will fail; there’s no evidence of fraud, just accusations
By Myrna Perez Brennan Center for Justice Earlier, I wrote that the flurry of lawsuits filed by President Trump’s campaign were unlikely…
Bill Straub: Mitch is in for another term and setting a record, but ‘lovable’ as a warm puppy he really isn’t
As if running up the score on an overfunded and overrated Democratic opponent wasn’t sufficient, supporters of Senate Majority Leader…
Jeanne Gripshover: Nurse practitioner urges open access to non-opioid drug to address withdrawal
What good is health coverage if access to fundamental, lifesaving treatments is determined by nameless cost controllers and not the…
Maridith Yahl: I report about COVID, but having been exposed, quarantined and scared, please wear mask
The day had been an ordinary day, nothing outstanding or special. I was relaxing on the couch, snuggling with my…
Jan Hillard: COVID 19, the flu, smallpox, more and the curious case of anti-vaccination from beginning
Suspicion about vaccines is not new. Opposition to vaccinations dates back to the 1800s when some resisted taking the smallpox…
Angela Yannelli: Assessing the positive as we find common ground to prevent domestic violence
I turned on the news recently like so many of us do to start our day. It wasn’t much different…
Commentary: Citizen voices are key to COVID-19 response in education and beyond
By Natalie McCutchen, Annette Hines, and Spandana Pavuluri Prichard Committee volunteers Add to Kentucky’s groundswell of education influencers some innovative,…
Al Cross: Mitch McConnell has the switch to turn off The Trump Show, but will he use it?
As far as we know, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hasn’t told President Trump to throw in the towel and…
Bill Straub: Listen closely to Beethoven’s Eroica, Mitch; recall he ripped away dedication to Napoleon
The world this year is justly celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. One of the pieces one is likely…
Jason Glass: November a time to bring attention to prevalence of homeless youth in Kentucky
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time for us to bring attention to the prevalence of homeless youth…
Dr. Dale Toney: As pandemic continues, access to health care more vital than ever for Kentuckians
Insurance plays a vital role for everyone in our health care system, whether you’re enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, an employer-sponsored…
Berry Craig: No more, no more, no more, no more; finally we are rid of our Sawdust Caesar
Nearly 75 million (and counting) of us have said no more to Donald Trump’s politics of hate, fear and division. No more to…
Commentary: Kentucky’s fight against drug addiction must include help from criminal justice system
By Tim Robinson and Ben Chandler RECON KY At a moment when many people are finding it difficult to see…
Lynn James: These times are unlike any ever seen; nothing is the same, except there is still. . . hope
It’s over. It’s finally over! No, not the election. The uncertain and contentious atmosphere continues along with an almost guaranteed…
Al Cross: Republicans cement Frankfort power; will they overreach?
Well, that was a whoopin’. Tuesday’s election was a political disaster for Kentucky Democrats, and it has the makings of…
Bill Straub: Disappointments enough in the election but a big bright spot — Trump will soon be gone
To quote former President Gerald Ford, “our long, national nightmare is over.” Well, almost. With the vote totals dwindling down…
Jason Glass: Parents and teachers, the Kentucky Department of Education wants to hear from you
My first few weeks as Kentucky’s education commissioner have been a whirlwind of phone calls and virtual meetings with students,…
Richard Nelson: Evangelical political calculus changing; can we support Trump, maintain witness?
Evangelical Christians may be one of the most influential voting blocks this election but will they vote according to Biblical…