Guest Essays
Opinion: Gun violence is a public health crisis; commonsense policy changes can save many Kentucky lives
Kentucky Democratic Caucus Members, guest contributors On April 10, a mass shooting at Old National…...
Opinion: Is sports betting really that good for Kentucky?
John Schickel, guest contributor I have been asked why I opposed sports betting legislation [during…...
Opinion: The environmentalist movement needs to get back to its roots, support slower population growth
Karen I. Shragg, guest contributorAmericans recently celebrated the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day. The holiday…...
Opinion: Competent training would go a long way in helping Louisville, other agencies understand value of open records law
Amye Bensenhaver, guest contributor Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg is making good on his campaign promise…...
Opinion: How to lose re-election – double down and appeal only to your base, then disregard swing voters
Louis Perron, guest contributor An election with an incumbent is foremost a referendum on the…...
Opinion: Kentucky schools and students need local collaboration, not partisan politics
By Scott Davis and Harvie Wilkinson, guest contributors The famed Kentucky author and educator Jesse…...
Opinion: Research shows frightening levels of Americans’ support for anti-democratic leaders, principles and practices
Tarah Williams, Andrew Bloeser and Brian Harward, guest contributors It might be comforting to think…...
Opinion: Americans who support democracy must fight ‘political power grab’ to shift state power to unelected judges
Sam Oliker-Friedland, guest contributor If you have not heard of the independent state legislature theory,…...
Opinion: Kentucky public pension funds don’t have room for each individual to impose personal investment agenda
Jim Waters, guest contributor “So if you stay ready, you ain’t gotta get ready,…...
Analysis: Independent voters made a ‘decisive difference’ in close midterm elections, surprising both pollsters and pundits
Thom Reilly, guest contributor In the end there was no red wave. And there was…...
Calendar
All times local.
- Feb. 10 Eggs ‘N Issues: Shaping the Future of Health Care in Northern Kentucky, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Receptions Banquet and Conference Center, Erlanger. 7:30 a.m.
- Feb. 21 Press Distinguished Lecture featuring public radio creators Ira Glass and Jad Abumrad, WUKY and Centre College. Norton Center for the Arts, Danville. 7:30 p.m.
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