Bill Straub: ‘Spoils system’ on full display as judges with questionable qualifications get appointments
It was Sen. William L Marcy, assessing some of the questionable appointments rendered by President Andrew Jackson back in the…
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Constance Alexander: Ideas abound for columns as does thirst for justice, especially for accessibility
Fifty columns, averaging about 700 words each, add up to 35,000 words for “Main Street” 2019. Readers ask if coming…
Nichole Koontz: Don’t let exercise take a back seat — get moving, at least 150 minutes a week
It’s that time of year again when we will strive to wear the perfect outfit, select a perfect gift and…
Amye Bensenhaver: Rep. Chris Harris will be missed in legislature as champion of open records
Personal tributes have been pouring in since Rep. Chris Harris, D-Forest Hills, announced on December 19 that he will not…
Al Cross: Continuing the tradition of gifts for public officials; hoping for a 2020 in which facts matter most
The tradition of a Christmas-gifts column for public figures in Kentucky was started almost four decades ago by the late…
Bill Straub: Prisons bursting at the seams, nonviolent prisoners deserve pardons; devil in the details
Let me put my cards on the table: I am one of those people who would rather see 100 guilty…
Emily Beauregard: A complete and accurate census count is good for Kentucky’s health
Every ten years, the Census counts every person living in the United States, regardless of age, race, geographic location, or…
Dave Newton: Giving back voting rights to former felons is historic step forward, thanks to Beshear
On December 12, Governor Andy Beshear helped Kentucky take a historic step forward. With the twirl of a pen, 140,000…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Letter of common ground about preserving freedom and limiting government
Letters for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa As explained in prior letters, we need government…
John Schickel: It’s ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ and was a momentous year for the legislature
As 2019 comes to a close, I’d like to extend warm wishes and sincere hope that you and your loved…
John Mountjoy: 2020 census is critical for Head Start in Kentucky; it determines the level of funding
In April of next year, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin the decennial census of every household in the United…
Mark Haney: Thank you for helping celebrate 100 successful years of the Kentucky Farm Bureau
As we round out an exciting year of celebrating Kentucky Farm Bureau’s centennial, I find myself reflecting on the past…
Richard Nelson: The real gift of Christmas — a hint, it really isn’t about all those gifts we’ll be buying
According to a recent Gallup survey, Americans plan to spend an average of $942 on Christmas gifts this year. This…
Bill Straub: What’s the definition of word ‘honor,’ and doesn’t an oath to act with ‘impartial justice’ matter?
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has attracted plenty of notorious titles over the years, ranging from Moscow Mitch to the…
Ronald Vissing: Let’s get politics out of our school system — taxpayers and students deserve better
After all the teeth gnashing and howling at the moon due to Gov. Matt Bevin legally replacing several Kentucky Board…
Constance Alexander: I fail at Christmas cookie exchanges, even using foolproof, really easy recipes
Christmas cookie exchange. The words spark my “flight or flight” response. And that’s not a typo. Over the years, I…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Letters for families on the Common Ground About Free Enterprise
Letters for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa When a small percentage of Americans cling to…
Amanda Klare: Teachers should use the power of social media to celebrate students, other educators
I always tell people that I’m glad that I didn’t grow up in a social media era where you’re constantly…
Al Cross: Start of new governorship always leans to theatrics, but — really — it’s a new day in Frankfort
The start of a new governorship necessarily involves theatrics, which help signify the importance of a historic event, establish comity…
Bill Straub: The Grim Reaper holds fast, then blames the other side; count the bills just sitting on his desk
The best way to describe the legislative acumen of Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch’’ McConnell is to resurrect the three-card…
Brent Cooper: As region, we made big strides in voting turnout, now let’s engage in policy, infuence
Northern Kentucky is a critical part of the state of Kentucky. The nine-county Northern Kentucky region represents nearly 500,000 people,…
Letter to Editor: Debra Graner celebrated Beshear’s inauguration, hopes for restoration of voting rights
Dear Editor, Today, I stood in the cold for hours at Andy Beshear’s inauguration because I believe in democracy, and…