Col Owens: Voting matters in a democracy; we must have enough voting locations to provide access
As is often observed, elections have important consequences – for better or worse. To obtain the consequences we desire, we…
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Col Owens: Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision negates efforts for diverse society
Our ability to live in a truly diverse society, to reflect the diversity of our population, has been dealt a…
Col Owens: It’s time for honest conversation about work and wages, and their affect on our society
We need an honest dialogue about work and wages in our political discourse. It’s time to lay out the facts…
Col Owens: Our nation is becoming two distinct countries — let’s call them red and blue
We are well on our way to becoming two countries. Label them how you will. Red and blue will do…
Col Owens: How are we leaving Afghanistan? Hypocrisy detector is quivering, given narrative
I am not a student of Afghanistan, but I do have a good hypocrisy detector. And it is quivering at…
Col Owens: It’s time to ditch Sen. Mitch McConnell’s plantation economy and move the country forward
Sen. Mitch McConnell berates the Biden Administration for providing enhanced unemployment compensation benefits in the American Rescue Plan to those…
Col Owens: Hate — Why it exists and how to combat it; we need to get serious about stopping it
Hate has re-emerged as a major issue in America today. Examples abound. Police violence and the Black Lives Matter movement….
Col Owens: Pursuit of more perfect union includes solving problem of social, economic inequalities
Justice is at the forefront of public debate today. Poverty and race issues clamor for attention and resolution. It is…
Col Owens writes memoir about his life, Bending the Arc Toward Justice, and his passion for social justice
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Col Owens could write a book called “All I learned in Sunday school, I put…
Col Owens: Teaching is an investment in the future and that’s why I’m teaching poverty law
I returned to teaching a couple of weeks ago. I teach a course in Poverty Law at NKU’s Chase Law…
Col Owens: Of course we can — we must search our souls if we really mean to find the end to racism
Distinguishing between races began in America in 1619, with the importation of Africans as slaves. The American economy was built…
Col Owens: Evolving political alignment promises different future — vote in November
Some thoughts about the Democratic primary election. First, we had terrific candidates. Terrific candidates. But this meditation is not about…
Col Owens: It’s time to raise the minimum wage, the single most effective way to undergird our economy
Henry Ford once said, when asked why he paid his workers so well, “so they can buy the cars they…
Governor-elect Beshear announces transition team, says he wants to ‘lift up’ every family
Governor-elect Andy Beshear announced more members of his transition team as he prepares to take office on Dec. 10. Eleven…
Col Owens: ‘Where is the money we need?’ Income inequality puts too much money in hands of too few
I believe it is important to set out some guidelines for the discussion underway in the Democratic Presidential primary, about…
Letters to Editor: Sierra Club endorsements, D. Clegg supports Fette for mayor, Neace supports Thomas
Sierra Club endorses candidates The Sierra Club has endorsed several Northern Kentucky candidates for the Kentucky House of Representatives: Jesse…
Second NKyTribune candidate forum to be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Erlanger library, open to public
The second in a series of candidate forums offered by the NKyTribune will be held tomorrow, starting at 10 a.m….
NKyTribune offers forums for state legislative candidates, Erlanger mayor — more in the works
Community forums for candidates in certain races in the November 6 election will be offered by the Northern Kentucky Tribune,…
Col Owens: Middle class ‘hollowing out;’ we need to rebalance our overall econony for stability, security
Financial advisors recommend that investment portfolios be routinely rebalanced, even when they are doing well, to achieve long-term stability and…
Col Owens: NKY Chamber wrong on pension bill; the crisis represents a long failure of leadership
I have often lauded the NKY Chamber of Commerce for its leadership in our community. But I was disappointed to…
Kenton County Democratic Party chooses Elfers to replace Col Owens as Chair; term ends in 2020
The Kenton County Democratic Party elected Tom Elfers as its new County Chair Tuesday. Elfers replaces Col Owens of Ft….
Col Owens: Being a Democrat in NKY not a thankless job, party members must remain loyal to values
I retired in 2015 after a 38-year career as an attorney. All but two of those years were spent providing…