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Two letters to Senator Jimmy Higdon
A Kentuckian tries writing to her elected rep in Frankfort. Here’s the letters, and the result.
Comer demands Bragg turn over all documents pertaining to possible Trump indictment
Comer, good ol’ Jim Jordan, and Bryan Steil are trying to interfere in a state-level investigation of Trump.
World is on the brink of a climate calamity, U.N. panel says
If we don’t act, the effects will be irreversible and devastating.
Dear Rep. Maddox: If you really want to reduce gun violence, here’s what you should do
An intelligent response to Savannah Maddox’s gun bills.
Rep. Kim Banta: ‘Parental rights’ bills miss the mark
Two former teachers explain why these five bills will do harm across our state.
Bill Straub: Jamie Comer is on a misguided, multifaceted roll indeed — and he’s in over his head
The response to our own Jamie Comer across DC: “Where in the hell does Kentucky come up with these guys?”
Bernie Sanders reintroduces PRO Act as labor activity is on the rise
The PRO Act is a sweeping piece of labor legislation that would massively increase workers’ ability to unionize.
An overwhelming majority of voters support protecting access to abortion
This poll by Data for Progress shows widespread, bipartisan support for access to abortion.
Let’s talk about a national divorce
The current face of the national Republican party, Marjorie Taylor Green, stated recently that the United States should just have a “national divorce.” Let the red states and the blue states go their own separate ways. Beau of the Fifth Column has some thoughts about that idea.
The REAL ‘anti-trans’ bill
(Via Marc Murphy) The @KyGOP is fast-tracking another sweeping “anti-trans” bill through the legislature. @ChrisHartmanKY @FairnessCamp confirms that it would surely result in the deaths of innocent young men and women. Here’s another way of looking at such a “bill”:
Here’s what financial statements reveal about Kentucky’s gubernatorial candidates
Data from the latest Ethics Commission reports
2023 wave of bills is fueling a political ‘war against LGBTQ+ people,’ new report shows
From bills in legislatures to restrictions in schools and health care, growing rhetoric throughout the US is part of a “full-out attack” against LGBTQ+ people, advocates say.
Kelly Craft’s disingenuous ploy to gain a foothold in the governor’s race
Instead of talking about rebuilding homes and dealing with the teacher shortage, Kelly Craft is focused on empty seats and border walls.
Long-time senator speaks out on anti-trans bill, HB 150
“ ... one of the meanest, most destructive pieces of legislation aimed at kids that I have ever witnessed.”
