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Bill Straub: A story of a different kind of clash between two state titans, Sen. McConnell and Sen. Paul
While wars rage in Ukraine, Gaza and other hot spots around this weary globe, a clash of a different, lower sort is shaping up, centered in my old Kentucky home between a pair of Republican titans – Sen. Mitch McConnell and Sen. Rand Paul. There is, to his credit,...
What will Americans do when birth control is illegal?
Last year, all three candidates in the Republican race for Michigan Attorney General proudly confirmed that they believed the 1965 Supreme Court case Griswold v Connecticut was “wrongly decided” on privacy grounds and that it was an infringement on a state’s right to imprison women, regardless of marital status, who use birth control.
The “liberal elitist” lie of the GOP
Republicans love to pin the “liberal elitist” tail on the Democratic donkey. Murray State University historian Brian Clardy pleads guilty, with a caveat. The liberal Democrat admits he’s an elitist if that means “that we try to read; that we try to stay on top of political, cultural, financial, historical and societal trends; that we try to stay informed; and that we are accepting of other cultures and people who work, act, pray and worship differently from us.”
COVID-19 is still testing Kentucky’s political leaders
At some point during the COVID-19 pandemic it dawned on me: We were living in a time of no good options. The “reward” for doing the right thing was isolation and unemployment. Opportunists in politics and media inflamed distrust between already hostile camps. And people suffered and died...
Thursday News & Notes
School system removes over 100 books from libraries; KDE says they got it wrong. Boyle County Schools removed over 100 books from its libraries in recent months under its interpretation of Senate Bill 150. Now, the Kentucky Department of Education says the new law does not apply to school libraries.
Can Cameron get voters to pay attention? Will he play the Trump card?
As it nears its final fortnight, the Kentucky governor’s race might seem one of the biggest wastes of money in our state’s history. More than $40 million has been spent, much of it for mostly misleading TV attacks on Gov. Andy Beshear, who seems to have withstood them or gotten stronger.
Adrielle Camuel for State Representative
Adrielle Camuel joined Robert and Allison Wiseman this week. They spoke about why she decided to run for this office, the process of her selection and the fallout, and what she hopes to be able to accomplish in Frankfort. Prior to the interview, Allison recapped the two debates that happened...
Cameron (& Ford) Get Unlucky in KenTrucky w/Col. Pam Stevenson
Aaron, Doug and Nema join forces to remind you that there are 19 DAYS UNTIL Nov. 7th! This week Doug brings us a debate recap, we discuss the UAW strike against Ford, THEN we’ve got an interview with Rep. Col. Pam Stevenson, the Democratic candidate for Attorney General. We meet her over in the Campaign Corner to hear how the campaign is going. We close out with a call to action and a plug for AFT-120’s upcoming event.
The social media mess (w/ poll)
When Elon Musk bought Twitter, many of us knew that one of the social media channels we relied on was going to be degraded, and perhaps eventually useless. And that’s what is happening. As a result, the search for “the next Twitter” began. And we here at ForwardKY have...
Beshear pays surprise visit to UAW Local 862 picket line
Gov. Andy Beshear brought a box of fresh sandwiches to striking UAW Local 862 members outside the big Kentucky Ford Truck Plant in Louisville on Wednesday. His surprise visit included a pair of brief, impromptu speeches and a visit to a picket line, but no media. “Folks, I’m Andy Beshear and I’m the proud pro-union governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky,” he announced, triggering loud cheers and applause from the strikers.
A pastoral prayer and prayer of confession for the Israel-Palestine war
The church I attend is a liturgical church, which means each service contains a time of confession. In yesterday’s service, our associate pastor, Rev. Dr. Lauren Jones Mayfield, used this time to address the situation in the Middle East. I was so moved by her prayer, and by the...
I’m living proof that others can leave MAGA.
For many years, I voted Republican. I was an Ultra-MAGA, four-time Donald Trump voter (twice in the primaries, and twice in the general elections). I voted for Ron DeSantis in the 2018 Florida gubernatorial primary and general elections. I was a right-wing pundit, whose writings were read by millions. I wrote, pro bono, text for Trump’s voter outreach call scripts. I made volunteer calls to voters, on behalf of the Trump and DeSantis campaigns. I owned a dozen Trump hats and shirts, and sent money to his campaign that could have been spent on my family’s needs.
Breaking: Judge imposes limited gag order on Trump
The judge in the case charging Donald Trump with leading a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election has issued a limited gag order on the former president. According to the New York Times, the order says he may not make public statements attacking the witnesses, prosecutors, or court staff involved in the case.
Sen. Stephen Meredith calls for new health-care delivery system
It’s time to invent a new health care delivery system in Kentucky, and it should be driven by health-care providers, state Sen. Stephen Meredith of Leitchfield said in the keynote address at the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky’s 2023 Howard L Bost Memorial Health Policy Forum, Oct. 11 in Lexington.
AG race: Colonel Pam Stevenson releases new ad
Today, Colonel Pamela Stevenson released her first TV ad: “Faith, Country, Kentucky.” The ad highlights Colonel Stevenson’s 27 years of service in the United States Air Force as a JAG attorney and her nearly 40 years of law practice. Colonel Pamela Stevenson was born and raised in...
League of Women Voters announces four candidate debates
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky is announcing candidate debates for governor and secretary of state for the fall 2023 elections. Local Leagues are co-sponsoring these events on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Kentucky. Details of the four events follow. Beshear-Cameron Debate #1. Governor Andy Beshear...
Advocates: Proposed KY law criminalizing homeless camping ‘will make our work harder’
A lengthy proposal aimed at reducing crime recently unveiled by Kentucky lawmakers has housing advocacy groups concerned about the impact on the homeless. The Safer Kentucky Act, currently in draft stages, is expected to be introduced when the legislature convenes next year. The proposal includes a statewide camping ban, with penalties of up to $5,000 and one month in jail, and funding penalties to any jurisdiction refusing to enforce the ban.
Fat pitches from Cameron
At their Paducah candidate debate, Attorney Gen. Daniel Cameron, the GOP gubernatorial hopeful, served up some fat pitches to Andy Beshear, the Democrat whose job he's after. Hey, it’s baseball playoffs time. Here’s Cameron’s fattest pitch of all, a hanging curveball smack over the middle of the plate: I...
An interview with reporter Chris Otts about the UAW strike
A new episode of our redirected “State of Kentucky” videocast and podcast. We’re going to be using this show to talk with reporters, analysts, and experts about issues facing our state. We’re excited about this new show, and hope you will subscribe to the playlist on YouTube, to the podcast on the podcast source of your choice, or both.
Daily Beast follows the money: Daniel Cameron’s $42 million bet on psychedelic drug ibogaine
In a meticulously researched piece published Monday, Roger Sollenberger of The Daily Beast delves into the perplexing decision by Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron to allocate $42 million for research into the psychedelic drug ibogaine as a treatment for opioid addiction. The article, titled “The Big Money Behind Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron’s Bizarre Psychedelic Drug Crusade,” raises critical questions about the motivations and interests that may be influencing this controversial move.
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