For decades, whenever anyone wanted to illustrate the moral depravity of the Nazi regime, to prove it beyond a doubt, they would point to the treatment of the children. Children ripped away from their parents, mothers forced to choose one child over another, medical “experiments” on children, families split apart
In the earlier articles in this Election Security series [https://forwardky.com/are-our-elections-secure/], I aimed to be as objective as possible, just stating the facts as given. I even went so far as to have the election officials review the process descriptions, just to be sure they were correct. This
This is the third article in our four-part series on election security in Kentucky [https://www.forwardky.com/are-our-elections-secure/]. Election security is a three-legged stool: security of the voter registration data [https://forwardky.com/is-your-voter-data-secure/] (the voter files), security of the voting itself [https://www.forwardky.com/can-your-vote-be-hacked/], and security
In our first article on election security [https://forwardky.com/is-our-voter-data-secure/], we tried to learn what steps are taken to keep the state’s voter registration data secure. Unfortunately, we were unable to get much information from the Secretary of State’s office beyond “trust us – it’s safe.” It
Election security is a three-legged stool: voter registration security, voting security, and vote tabulation security. Each of those “legs” must be secure for us to say with confidence that our elections are secure. In this series, we will look at each leg in turn to see just how secure it
One year ago, we saw an election where a foreign country and its partners not only tried to influence voters through propaganda, but actively tried to hack election systems around the country. The 2018 elections are a year away. As we look back at 2016 and ahead to 2018, citizens
When it comes to the Hoover/GOP/MoreToCome sex scandal in Frankfort, there are facts, and there are questions. Here are my current set of unanswered questions. Who Is Behind “Jeff S. Hoover” on Twitter? “Jeff S. Hoover” (hence JSH) is a parody account of former House Speaker Jeff Hoover
Before we talk about more cuts and lower pensions, let’s stop giving away money through tax breaks. How bad is it? Here’s a quick table to show you. [tweet_box design=”box_03″ float=”none”]Before we make more cuts and lower pensions, let’s stop giving away
Just a word about the news that some unemployment rates have gone up. When you see a reported rate, remember that it is the percentage of people active in the job market that cannot find a full-time job. As noted in this explainer at Investopedia [http://www.investopedia.com/articles/
This is a small tribute to a person I never met in real life. Who did solid work, and opened our eyes to the urban landscape. Who was taken from us much too soon, and whose family and bride I now mourn for. That person is Branden Klayko. As I
It is obvious to even casual observers that Donald Trump and Matt Bevin have much in common. While we joke about the Twitter addiction, there are other similiarities that are not only troubling, but could pose real threats to our democratic institutions. Read the list and see if you agree.
To President Trump, or his staff, or any elected official or corporate executive or even citizen who has bought into the lie that the press is the problem, let me be perfectly clear: We are not the enemy. A free press, reporting the facts, uncovering the truth, is part of
Rape: … sexual penetration perpetrated against a person without that person’s consent. If that definition of rape seems accurate to you, then answer this: Does Kentucky’s new “forced ultrasound” law fit that definition? And if it does, what effect does that have on rape and incest victims? :: For now,
Do you know your voter rights as a Kentucky voter? While our elections almost always go very smoothly, thanks to good work by all levels of government and some very dedicated voluteers, it is always good to know your rights in case things DON’T go smoothly. Our excellent Secretary
In most elections, we would not feel the need to post a story about voter intimidation. However, with emotions running so high this year, and with Trump calling for random people to show up and “watch what’s happening,” we believe it is important for every voter to know what
Editor’s note: This is one of the first posts on Forward Kentucky. Even though our mission has changed over the years, I’m keeping it on the site for historical purposes. I am pleased to announce that after months of dreaming and planning, the new, expanded Forward Kentucky is
