Dustin Pugel: Be thankful for SNAP’s role in the state, as food brings us together this Thanksgiving
Food brings us together and creates the conditions to be healthy and happy. As we give thanks this season, let’s…
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Lauren and Rob Hudson: Letters for families — find common ground in conversations about liberty
Letters for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa We write at a time when some people…
Julia Pile: Congratulations, thank you, to Dr. Poe for contributions to education, Boone County Schools
Many have probably wondered why I have been quiet on the news of the announced retirement of our Superintendent Dr….
Wayne Lewis: Preparing students for the current and future workforce is the key for education
In the nearly two years that I have had the honor of serving as Kentucky’s Commissioner of Education, I have…
Al Cross: Of course we agree with McConnell that we need more ‘civility’ in our public discourse — from all
“Elections have consequences” is a favorite saying for politicians of all stripes, and for those of us who try to…
Bill Straub: Where is the line drawn on reprehensible conduct? After Sondland testimony, where is honor?
It’s kind of like the old joke, “Well, besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play?” For many…
Warren Greer: Beshear’s victory saves the Kentucky Democratic Party’s ‘glass floor’
At long last, Kentucky’s 2019 gubernatorial election is over. As a life-long Democrat and a firm believer in decency and…
John Schaaf: White House defense suffers from lack of teamwork; let witnesses testify to what they know
The impeachment inquiry in the U.S. House of Representatives has moved into a new phase in which witnesses are testifying…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Positive message and encouragement for our Next Greatest Generation
Columns for families based on the book It Can Be Done @studentsleadusa As we wrap up this series of positive…
Commentary: Kentucky’s incoming governor has a mandate to restore voting rights, should take action
By Eliza Sweren-Becker and Sean Morales-Doyle Brennan Center for Justice On Election Day, voters in Kentucky made a strong…
Wonda Winkler: We can advance racial equity in Kentucky by investing in pre-apprenticeship
One of our core values at Brighton Center is a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and racial equity. That core value…
Letter to the Editor: From a liver recipient thanks to the organ donor who gave her a second chance at life
A Letter from a Liver Recipient: Google defines organ donation as “The act of donating one’s organ to another person…
Bill Straub: Sen. Rand Paul cuddles up to Trumpism using the oldest, lamest excuse — everybody does it
Sen. Rand Paul appears to be joining other members of the flock in an exodus from the once-grand, old Republican…
Commentary: Horizon Community Accelerator is on a mission to end homelessness in Northern Kentucky
By Jordan Huizenga, Sharmili Reddy, and Mike Sipple, Jr. We’re the Horizon Community Accelerator, and we’re on a mission to…
Kyle Keeney: Developing new cures is expensive; take this into account when talking about drug prices
The cost of medicines we depend on for our health has been a major topic of public debate. Biopharmaceutical innovation…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Positive messages for youth — overcome negative outside influences
Columns for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa None of us are islands unto ourselves, isolated…
Tom Fromme: Time for modernizing tax laws and for local option for a sales tax to help beleaguered cities
Kentucky cities are facing a financial crisis. By now, everyone should be aware that cities are experiencing rapid increases to…
Teresa Werner: Working toward a renewable energy future is one of 21st Century’s greatest opportunities
Working together towards a renewable energy future is one of the greatest economic opportunities of the 21st century Thank you…
Al Cross: For Andy Beshear, ‘I’m not Matt Bevin’ actually mattered; Bevin now knows words do too
What seemed like Andy Beshear’s unspoken campaign theme – “I’m not Matt Bevin” – turned out to be sufficient after…
Bill Straub: Looks like Bevin managed to step on his own tail, but don’t count Mitch McConnell out yet
It was during the Republican National Convention in Houston in 1992 and renowned columnist Molly Ivins was talking about Clayton…
Melissa Martin: When adults bully, kids suffer; it’s malicious — how can we create a world without it
Adult bullies can be found and seen everywhere. How can we create a world without this awful behavior? “Every day…
Sanders: Mill Springs Battlefield worthy of National Monument status; has positive impact on region
The Mill Springs battlefield recently hosted a national Civil War reenactment that drew thousands of reenactors and spectators to that…