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U.S. Supreme Court rejects attempt to limit access to abortion pill
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a much-anticipated decision Thursday that mifepristone, one of two pharmaceuticals used in medication abortion, can remain available under current prescribing guidelines. The high court unanimously rejected attempts by anti-abortion groups to roll back access to what was in place more than...
How’s Democracy doing in Kentucky?
Kimberly, Doug and Martina cover the breaking political news from Kentucky, and then interview Hadley Duvall, the heroic sexual abuse survivor who reclaimed her story and helped swing last year’s elections. Finally, we close out with a critical call to action to protect public education.
Thoughts on Sam Alito’s DGAF Justicehood
An “Editor’s Blog” post from Josh Marshal of TPM. I think a lot about resilience. It’s actually an underlying concern that forms a lot of my political opinions. Not about policy, though perhaps that too in some way, but politics in the sense of elections and how coalitions and individuals operate politically, how they sustain themselves. I thought about this when I heard these new recordings of Sam Alito, telling us in his own words what we’ve been learning in recent years from his actions. It was interesting to contrast Alito’s remarks with those from the parallel recordings of John Roberts. Roberts at least said the right things when pushed on these questions about polarization and the role of justices and the Court. I doubt the difference in the two responses is just about Roberts being more circumspect. While being part of the same corruption as Alito, he is at least concerned with public perceptions of the Court’s legitimacy and the historical reputation of the Court under his chief justiceship. He is concerned with the constraint of legitimacy, which is defined by public perceptions of the Court. It’s a low bar, but still a quite significant one.
An FAQ about Trump’s felony convictions
On May 30, 2024, Donald Trump was convicted on thirty-four felony charges by a jury of twelve ordinary Americans in a New York state court. As we write this, Trump is now, officially, a convicted felon. Since Trump has been on trial for over a year now in multiple jurisdictions...
Let’s talk about those Southern Baptists
Hello there, let’s talk about the Southern Baptists. The Southern Baptists are having their annual convention right now in Indianapolis. And they’ve made the news with a couple of decisions that they have made that I want to speak about briefly. One is, last year they passed a...
Louisville mayor places LMPD chief on administrative leave for her handling of sexual harassment allegation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel was placed on paid administrative leave Wednesday after Mayor Craig Greenberg became aware of how she “handled a workplace sexual harassment allegation involving LMPD officers.”. Greenberg said in a late-afternoon news conference that the allegation didn’t involve Gwinn-Villaroel,...
Countdown to General Election ’24: Key updates from Campbell and Boone counties
Campbell and Boone counties, alongside Kenton County, have wrapped up their candidate filings in preparation for the upcoming November 5 General Election. The 1st District of the Campbell County School Board presents the only vacancy on the ballot for an unexpired term. Campbell County Clerk Jim Luersen reports that no...
Kiana Fields and Aaron Currin interviews
This week Jazmin and Robert interviewed two candidates: Kiana Fields, who is running in Senate District 17, and Aaron Currin, who is running in House District 65. Jazmin holds a J.D. from the UK College of Law and is now a public defender in Louisville. She is also a member of the Louisville Bar Association. (Read the rest on the Contributors page.)
A bizarre KREF report
If you have read ForwardKY for a while, you know that I am something of a data geek. I actually enjoy working with spreadsheets, slicing and dicing the numbers to see facts, trends, and questions. As such, I enjoy digging into reports from the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, commonly...
I got help. Now I give back. That’s how a healthy society should work.
Life is unpredictable. And sometimes, no matter how hard you work, life throws curve balls that hit you in the gut. That’s what our tax dollars are supposed to be for — a helping hand when we’re most in need. More than once in my life, the social safety net came through for my family. And thanks to that help, we’re able to give back today.
Are you watching a right-wing TV station?
Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of TV stations in the country. They have long been known for the right-wing slant of some of their coverage. And, infamously, they have been known to give their anchors scripts to read on-air. The most recent example is the injection of a deceptive “hit piece” on Joe Biden into local newscasts, with the anchors introducing the segment with identical lead-ins.
House Democrats step up to try to stop Project 2025 plans for a Trump White House
Warning about the far-right Project 2025 agenda for a Donald Trump White House, a group of House Democrats has launched a task force to start fighting the proposal and stop it from taking hold if the Republican former president returns to power. Democratic Rep. Jared Huffman of California is unveiling...
Grayson County teachers rally for wages in protest for higher pay
LEITCHFIELD, Ky. — Hundreds of Grayson County teachers protested for higher pay at a rally called "Stand for Students, Stand with Educators.”. Teachers from elementary to high school, substitutes, and retirees held up signs as cars passed to protest their salary raises, which they believe should have been higher.
Federal judge hears arguments in Title IX lawsuit in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Lexington hosted a federal battle against changes to Title IX protections on Monday. A judge heard arguments about the changes in Title IX protections that will go into effect in August. The U.S. Department of Education announced changes to Title IX in April that...
Kentucky congressmen react to Hunter Biden conviction
Some of Kentucky’s Republican congressional members quickly commented on the conviction of Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son, in a federal gun case, though their sentiments about the charges differed. The first son was convicted Tuesday on three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in...
KY to use $12M to boost internet access in underserved communities
Kentucky is set to spend $12 million over the next three years to boost internet access in communities across the state. The funding will go toward more resources to make devices affordable, and improve digital literacy skills and cybersecurity awareness. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration approved the state’s digital...
The Inexorable Crisis
There is a crisis coming to Kentucky. It is inexorable, and certain. You can ignore it, you can pretend it doesn't exist – or you can demand that our elected officials pay attention and prepare. Transcript. (for paying members only) Hello there. I’m trying something new today. I had...
The Republican hubris in courting Black voters
There’s a breathtaking hubris at work when a political party seeks to suppress the votes of an entire people, then claims its leaders are the champions of that same people. You don’t have to look far to find such hubris in the Republican Party today. When Donald Trump...
Swim coach scandal reveals value of open records
The Lexington Herald-Leader recently shined an unexpected light on the critical body of Kentucky law that enables its reporters to shine a light on the Commonwealth’s public servants: the open records law. In “UK declines to talk about swim coach controversy, but KY Open Records Act sheds light” reporter...
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