Dem candidate recruitment: Tough, Targeted ... or just Terrible
The Dems left lots of races unchallenged this year. What caused this? Even more important – what can we do about it?
Good bills, bad bills, funky bills – all introduced on Tuesday
Lots and lots of bills are introduced in the General Assembly each session. Some are good, some are bad, and some are sorta funky. Here are 12 bills from Tuesday that fall into one of those categories.
Think “just math” drove the Repub maps? Check out what they did in Louisville.
Repubs keep saying there was no partisan intent in heir maps, “just math.” But look at this list of the results of the new maps, and it is clear that Republicans in Frankfort used the redistricting process to hurt Democrats and help Republicans.
Vote suppression is bad. This is MUCH worse.
Voter suppression is bad. Absolutely. BUT, there is another thread that is much worse – and it’s not getting enough attention.
KY 120 takes on SB 1
We talk with Christina Trosper of KY 120 United AFT, to see what the group is up to now, AND to discuss Senate Bill 1 and what is wrong with it. If you care about education, this is an important podcast.
Are the maps legal? An interview with Josh Douglas
The Repubs in the General Assembly have released and passed their redistricting maps, all in one week. There is already talk of suing over the maps – but, is there actually anything to sue over? Professor Josh Douglas walks us through the legal issues surrounding the new maps.
What your poop 💩 is saying about COVID
Did you know your poop can talk? Well, it can – at least when it comes to detecting COVID. We talk with Dr. Ted Smith, the director of the Wastewater-Based Epidemiology study at UofL. What is it, how does it work – and most importantly, what are they seeing? Listen in to learn more!
Hey Repubs – ever hear of the Streisand Effect? You’re about to experience it.
The Repubs in Frankfort have filed multiple bills to limit the discussion of race in our schools. Apparently, they forgot about the Streisand Effect. Guess what happens next?
Redistricting Podcast Blast
I interview three people to learn more about this year’s redistricting and the problems with it. Listen, get the facts, and share.
An important note to readers, subscribers, and members
As we begin covering both the 2022 General Assembly and the 2022 midterms, I think it is important to point out some different levels of coverage you will see on Forward Kentucky.
Senate Repubs release still-ridiculous map to take care of Comer
KY Senate Repubs take gerrymandering to a new level.
We have left Facebook.
For some months, I said we were going to leave Facebook. As of yesterday, we have done so.
House Repubs close the blinds and put their foot on the accelerator
The Republican leadership in the House today released new rules changes for the operation of the chamber. The changes limit debate and discussion, as well as making it easier for committees (led by the Repubs) to operate in secret.
KYGA Preview with Joni Jenkins and Morgan McGarvey
As the KY General Assembly prepares to open tomorrow, we spoke with Sen. Morgan McGarvey and Rep. Joni Jenkins. We talked about redistricting, including both the process and the result. We also got into what to expect in this year's session, and what the Democratic leaders hope to accomplish.
The new House maps: Reactions and strategies
After the House Republicans unveiled their new redistricting maps, I reached out to various Democratic activists, consultants, and insiders for their take on the maps. Here is a collection of their comments.
Repubs drop newly-drawn House districts, before even showing them to Dems
On a day when most of the state was making New Year’s plans, the House Repubs held a hastily-called press conference to share their redistricting maps. Dems later responded.
