KVH says ’be vigilant’ about your Medicaid and CHIPs coverage
Look for your renewal notices, so you don’t lose your coverage.
Bruce’s Take: Democracy will survive if ...
If Trump is convicted, does that mean democracy is safe?
How a grad student uncovered the largest known slave auction in the U.S.
Lauren Davila made a stunning discovery as a graduate student at the College of Charleston: an ad for a slave auction larger than any historian had yet identified. The find yields a new understanding of the enormous harm of such a transaction.
Your weekly update – plus a sorta-new newsletter you can get
The list of stories from this week, plus a word from our sponsor about a sorta-new newsletter
An interview with Emma Curtis
We talk with Emma Curtis, who is running for the House seat left vacant by the death of Lamin Swann. Emma is a well-known activist who is passionate about representing the people in her district. You can also learn about her “day job” as well as her lifelong interest in music.
Your weekly update (a day late!)
Good afternoon! This newsletter is a day late, because yesterday was the final day of the garden tour our house was on, and last night was just time for relaxing. (The tour turned out well, BTW!) So, I’m finally getting around to the weekly newsletter a day late. There
Bruce’s Take: ‘Keyboard Warriors’ ... or actually dangerous?
Are we moving closer to political violence? Or is it all just talk?
For second straight year, U.S. firearm fatalities reached record highs
CDC data for 2021 firearm fatalities show Black people at greatest risk for gun homicide; guns remain leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1–19 and young adults under 25
Bruce’s Take: The PGA practices sportswashing
It’s all about the Benjamins – also known, in this case, as the blood money.
AP Stylebook has a new section on gender terminology
This isn’t just for journalists, either – it’s a great reference for all of us.
KY leaving ERIC: sneaky plot, or legit?
The Repubs forced us into using ERIC, and now SOS Adams wants out. Are his reasons legit, or hiding a deeper plan?
ForwardKY Weekly Update
Updates about the site, as well as lists of recent stories and forum topics.
Running against Woke
When these politicians rant about fighting “woke,” what exactly do they mean?
Dozens of GoFundMe users seek funds to flee states passing transphobic laws
Many trans individuals and their families see little recourse but to leave their states in response to anti-trans laws.
Bruce’s Take: Massie in the catbird seat
Kentucky’s own Thomas Massie could cast a very significant vote today.
