Opinion – Judy Harris: Democracy renewed — voting is a right, a privilege and a responsibility
“Democracy has to be born anew every generation, and education is its midwife.” –John Dewey The What and How of…
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No-excuse early voting begins tomorrow, after surge of in-person absentee votes to date
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Early voting for all registered voters will begin this week as a surge of Kentuckians…
Poll shows rural KY voters want policies to protect workers rather than tax cuts for rich, deregulation
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Most rural voters and more than 60% of rural young people said they support…
Amendment 1: ‘Proactive’ or ploy to stir up anti-immigrant vote?
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern One of the two constitutional amendments Kentucky voters will decide this November would prohibit people…
When it comes to elections, ‘think local’; elections are run ‘by neighbors, not overlords’
Establishing community trust in election officials and reminding voters how the democratic process happens in their neck of the woods…
Op-Ed – Constance Alexander: Politically open-minded and still (after 35 years) getting used to KY
When I moved to Kentucky thirty-five years ago, my first official act was to get a library card. Second was…
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…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s take on the news of the week in full color, broad strokes, and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Sec. of State Michael Adams sums up voter access, election security efforts, asks for poll worker sign ups
The 2022 General Assembly was another great session for Kentucky voters, said Secretary of State Michael Adams, citing House Bill…
Al Cross: As most see democracy threatened, KY’s election chief says keep calm and listen
Millions of Americans went to the polls this week, no longer confident that their votes would be accurately counted, because…
Bill Straub: Musings by the drunk at the end of the bar — and his untethered rants on this and that
WASHINGTON – Sen. Rand Paul is the political equivalent of the drunk sitting by himself at the far end of…
Chris McDaniel: Busy session throughout as legislature overrode vetoes, forged budget — and more
Every session of the General Assembly has a certain amount of ebb and flow throughout its course. I can say…
Chris Cockrell: Voting accessibility and security increased with HB547; Senate should pass it too
As the 2020 General Assembly enters its final days, lawmakers still have an opportunity to pass legislation that was born…
Analysis/Jan Hillard: Conspiracy and the 2020 presidential election — how do we end polarization?
In early August, I wrote about “Conspiracy Theories and COVID 19: Better the Devil You Know Than a World You…
NewsMaker 2020: NKU President Ashish Vaidya has made his mark on the university and the community
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Before Northern Kentucky University President Ashish Vaidya came to NKU, he knew of its importance…
Kids Voting is going virtual, so help them get ballot, take a picture, and share; results announced Tuesday
Kids Voting is going virtual, as voting opportunities have changed with the times this year. Kids Voting Northern Kentucky is…
Heated three-critter race for Cave Town mayor at Cincinnati Museum Center; cast your vote now
The upcoming election has turned in to a hissing match between the mayoral candidates. Literally. Decorum has been cast aside…
Trey Grayson cared about voting, democracy early on, has earned national reputation as election expert
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Those who watched Trey Grayson grow up in his Edgewood home remember the earnest kid…
Commentary: In rural Kentucky, voting has always been and continues to be vitally important
By Mark Haney and Chris Perry Special to NKyTribune In communities across the country, children are taught from a young…
Beshear reports escalating trend going into winter; Stack says ‘we must choose different behaviors’
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday reported 543 cases of COVID-19 and five deaths, bringing Kentucky’s totals to 73,158 cases and…
Beshear reports 628 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths; voting information, Team Kentucky, and more
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday reported 628 new COVID cases and 11 deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 59,370 cases…
Adams urges Kentucky voters to take advantage of early voting, says successful election plans in place
Staff report Secretary of State Michael Adams testified Wednesday before the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations & Revenue, offering legislators…
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