Opinion – Al Cross: Every presidential election is different, but ‘hope’ is a very real thing
Every presidential election is different, and comparisons are chancy in a changing nation, but I find myself thinking about the…
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Opinion – Al Cross: Auditions on the national and Kentucky stages
Gov. Andy Beshear’s big audition didn’t get him a new role, but the continuing tryouts of people who might succeed…
Al Cross’ distinguished career in journalism, education honored as he retires from UK
By Jenni Glendenning Institute for Rural Journalism After almost 20 years advocating for rural and community journalism in the College…
From Wayland to Jackson with Gov. Beshear, after a busy week and a busier weekend
By Al Cross NKyTribune reporter JACKSON, Ky. – Chasing the vice presidency, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spent Friday in Appalachian…
Al Cross: Andy Beshear sees a path — running through J.D. Vance
Gov. Andy Beshear obviously wants to be in the White House – first as vice president. He went from coy…
Opinion – Al Cross: Biden debacle brings Beshear forward
When Gov. Andy Beshear formed a political committee in January and started making appearances around the country (he’ll be in…
Opinion – Al Cross: Kentucky Republicans help Trump tear down the system
When Mitch McConnell voted not to convict Donald Trump on impeachment for inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection, which he nevertheless…
Opinion – Al Cross: Anti-Trump vote in KY primary could be an indicator of his re-election chances
When Mitch McConnell voted not to convict Donald Trump on impeachment for the assault on the Capitol, the Senate Republican…
Opinion – Al Cross: A political race card for Derby visitors, real and virtual
Welcome, Derby visitors. Here’s our annual handicapping of Kentucky’s political horses amid the pageantry of the 150th iteration of America’s…
News Analysis: Ukraine vote draws lines for Senate race between Thomas Massie, Andy Barr
By Al Cross Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s congressional Republicans were deeply divided on aid to Ukraine, setting the stage for…
Opinion – Al Cross: The political life and lessons of George Atkins, who died April 14 at age 82
George L. Atkins Jr., who died April 14 at age 82, was a politician for barely a decade. But he…
Opinion – Al Cross: Do Kentucky legislators serve our well-being?
In a republic, the form of government that the U.S. Constitution prescribes for states, the will of the people is…
Opinion – Al Cross: McConnell meets another legacy moment
When Mitch McConnell kept the Supreme Court from going liberal, then worked with Donald Trump to remake it and other…
Steven Stack serves as master of ceremonies for private Beshear swearing-in, praises pandemic work
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News State Public Health Commissioner Steven Stack was master of ceremonies for Gov. Andy Beshear’s…
Al Cross: Kentucky officeholders use their power, official and unofficial
The use of power in American politics is a subject of much study. In the last week or so, we’ve…
Under three percent of Ky. coronavirus tests positive in last seven days; new cases continue to decline
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Major measures of the pandemic in Kentucky continued to decline last week. The percentage…
Al Cross: There’s no question Cameron’s timing was bad, but Beshear’s attitude is far from perfect
“The coronavirus is not involved in American politics.” So says Mitch McConnell, who has gotten most things right about the…
Al Cross: Charles Booker, Mike Broihier harvest votes on a field Amy McGrath planted
When Amy McGrath ran for the U.S. House in 2018, Cameron French was with her. He was a campus organizer…
Latest models for Kentucky COVID-19 impact vary; estimates how counties will deal with disease
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Projections of COVID-19’s impact on Kentucky continue to vary, but one model has begun…
NKU Forum cafe series talk: Journalist Al Cross leading a discussion about the election results
Given the interest in understanding Election Day results, the Northern Kentucky University Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement will be…
Commentary: Generous legislative pension system makes issue of term limits worth consideration
By Al Cross Special to NKyTribune Brent Yonts has dozens of plaid sportcoats. Most are pretty sharp; others not so…