Opinion – Nathan Thompson: I thought ‘they’ll never let this happen again’ — I was wrong
On an ordinary day, in an ordinary town, in an ordinary school, in an ordinary class, an extraordinary, horrifying —…
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Bill Straub: Einstein was right about insanity, and we’ve allowed the same thing for far too long
Audrey Hale was a law-abiding citizen. Until she wasn’t. Hale, apparently a transgender person who reportedly went by the name…
Law enforcement groups join Kentuckians voicing support for enhanced gun safety measures
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service National law enforcement groups are joining the chorus of Kentuckians calling on the U.S….
Bill Straub: Despite tired ‘guns-don’t-kill’ and ‘good-guys-with-guns’ narratives, guns remain the problem
Anyone who has ever watched an old episode of “The Untouchables” or the Coen Brothers’ “Miller’s Crossing” (highly recommended) is…
Preventing school shootings: Policies that work and the lack of political will that doesn’t
By Jan Hillard NKyTribune data editor The recent tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas is a grim reminder of over…
Constance Alexander: Even a fourth grader can see continued inaction on guns doesn’t make sense
Ten years old. The year I mastered Double Dutch and long division. I remember it well. My best friends were…
Rep. Thomas Massie causes outrage with ‘Christmas’ photo of family holding guns
Staff report Kentucky’s Rep. Thomas Massie is drawing national attention — and backlash — for a photo he has circulated…
KHIP: More than half of KY adults have firearms in their home; many are loaded and/or unlocked
As death rates related to firearms increase around the country, and gun control is debated by local, state and federal…
Bill Straub: Prayer is powerful, good, and comforting, but actions are required to stop gun violence
WASHINGTON – It is becoming quite apparent that St. Matt the Divine has little or no interest in serving as…
American Medical Association calls gun violence a public health crisis, endorses background checks
The American Medical Association, led by a Kentucky emergency-room physician, declared gun violence a public-health crisis last week and endorsed…
Pro Publica: Why counting mass shootings is a bad way to understand gun violence in America
By Lois Beckett ProPublica According to articles this week across the Internet, there has been an average of one mass…