Losing our rights, one state at a time
The abortion case before SCOTUS poses a real threat to a woman's right to an abortion. But, there is an even greater threat that is not being discussed – and it should be.
Hey Repubs – you're killing your voters. Are you okay with that?
GOP-led legislatures prevented mask mandates, blocked social-distancing requirements, and tied the hands of public-health experts as they grappled with keeping their people safe. And now the chickens are coming home to roost – or more accurately, to die.
A new series of articles from publisher Bruce Maples
In light of the firehose of political news that causes us to give each story or issue about ten minutes before we move on to the next, I've decided that certain topics deserve more than that. So, I'm starting a series I'm calling “The Hair-on-Fire Series.”
Our Minimum Wage Is Still Too Low
Our current minimum wage is less than the federal poverty level. In other words, someone working full-time is still living in poverty. Is THAT what we want for our children, our families, our state?
These KY Repubs voted AGAINST their state. Don't let them claim otherwise later.
We’ve seen this movie before: Republicans vote AGAINST a bill to help their state, then show up in the state claiming credit for the great stuff their state is receiving. Here we go again.
Half a loaf with Dems ... but starvation with Repubs
Pundits have talked about Dems passing the smaller infrastructure bill by saying "Well, half a loaf is better than none." I got so tired of hearing that misleading line that I wrote this in response.
We're leaving Facebook.
After giving it quite a bit of thought, I have decided to take Forward Kentucky off of Facebook.
MKF: An interview with Attica Scott
We interview state Rep. Attica Scott about her campaign for Congress: why she decided to run, how her campaign is going, and what key issues she wants to address if elected. Give a listen to this progressive champion as she speaks with passion and vigor about what her campaign is about.
11/6 Update for Subscribers and Members
Hello! Since I didn't do a newsletter last weekend, I'm doing this one a day early. And in addition to the regular features (most-read story, list of stories, the numbers update), there are a number of important updates – so please be sure to read those.
Mr. Rogers is running for the House. Will you be his neighbor?
In this episode of Moving Kentucky Forward, we talk with Judge Eddie Rogers, who is running for the open state House seat in District 51. He has come out of retirement to run for office again because he cares about his community and wants to see it better represented in Frankfort.
SBE site delivering incorrect voting locations for special election
For some time, we have told people that their one-stop shop for voting information was GoVoteKY.com. It's a great site, with a LOT of functionality and great information. Unfortunately, for the special election next Tuesday, some of that information is incorrect.
Mae Suramek, an impressive candidate for House 89
In this "Moving Kentucky Forward" episode, we interview Mae Suramek, a very impressive candidate for KY House. Listen to learn just WHY she is so impressive.
Senate 22 – HERE is your best candidate for Nov. 2
Rarely have I been as impressed as I was with Helen Bukelmez in this episode of Moving Kentucky Forward. Her backstory, her mix of careers, and her passion for Kentucky and for Kentuckians make her the perfect person to represent her part of Kentucky in the state Senate.
