DOJ report shows Louisville police routinely engaged in conduct that violated people’s civil rights
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The Louisville Metro Police Department engaged in patterns of conduct that violated people’s civil…
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Jackie McGranahan: Hair discrimination is a very real issue, and it’s time for KY lawmakers to take action
Untangling my hair and my self-identity is tough enough on its own. Imagine trying to do it under a barrage…
Kentucky sees increased push for pardons for residents convicted of marijuana possession
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Criminal justice reform advocates in the Commonwealth are asking Gov. Andy Beshear to decriminalize…
Commentary: There is no urban-rural divide in the need to tackle substance use disorders
The Rural/Urban divide is an issue that has a considerable impact on the politics and policies of Kentucky. Though there…
Charlene Buckles: HR 123 a positive first step toward removing barriers, biases for AAPI, BIPOC people
One year ago, the Asian-American community was confronted with emotions of anxiety, isolation, confusion, fear, and complete anger. On March…
Jackie McGranahan: Hair discrimination isn’t new, House Bill 13 would allow long-overdue protections
Untangling my hair and my self-identity is tough enough on its own. Imagine trying to do it under a barrage…
Louisville Rep. Nima Kulkarni pre-files two bills aimed at decriminalizing personal use of marijuana
Looking to add Kentucky to the growing list of states that have authorized adult use of cannabis, state Rep. Nima…
Corey Shapiro: Unmasking is a real risk when schools fail to implement masking policies
The Kentucky General Assembly recently passed a law that cancels emergency regulation 702 KAR 1:195E, which required all individuals, including…
Kate Miller: General Assembly’s legislative session results in mixed bag for Kentuckians’ civil liberties
The 2021 Kentucky General Assembly wrapped up a whirlwind legislative session with a variety of wins and losses for civil…
U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, in split decision, throws out law restricting common abortion method
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A federal court of appeals panel in Cincinnati, on a split decision, has upheld a…
Kentucky man wins case in federal court, allowing his personalized license plate to say ‘I’M GOD’
A federal court today cleared the way for a Kentucky man, backed by the Freedom From Religion Foundation and the…
Commentary: Coalition of Kentucky organizations oppose food assistance cuts in Farm Bill
One in seven Kentuckians has food on their table in part thanks to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The…