Joe Manchin's refusal to support reconciliation tax hikes is predictable and pathetic
In response to Manchin’s torpedoing of the Biden reconciliation package, the Patriotic Millionaires released this statement.
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Our own Brave New World – courtesy of SCOTUS
Books like Brave New World, 1984, and The Handmaid’s Tale all describe dystopian societies. Now, courtesy of SCOTUS, we are seeing the outlines of our own dystopia.
Most new laws passed by General Assembly go into effect July 14; here is a rundown on some of them
Most of the 234 bills passed in this year’s KYGA will become effective on Thursday. Here’s a list of some of them.
New Democrat survey shows Kentuckians oppose an ‘extreme’ ban on abortions; Beshear remains popular
The Democratic Governors Association announced this week that Kentuckians in a recent public opinion survey overwhelmingly oppose a complete ban on abortion access.
McConnell says he has stood with abortion foes from the start
Mitch McConnell, who as Jefferson County judge-executive blocked some proposed restrictions on abortion, said ithat he had always stood with opponents of abortion.
Kentucky state govt struck by pro-choice hacktivists
An abortion rights hacktivist group says it launched cyberattacks against Arkansas and Kentucky state governments to protest their bans on abortion.
Abortion: The story of suffering and death behind Ireland’s ban and subsequent legalization
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, the nation may find itself on a path similar to that trodden by the Irish people from 1983 to 2018.
Kentuckians seem convinced that Covid is over, but they're wrong
Almost all in Kentucky appear to believe the pandemic is over and that “herd immunity” has snuffed the virus out. But, right now your chance of dying of Covid-19 with the Omicron variant is greater than it was with the Delta variant.
Red flag laws saved 7,300 Americans from gun deaths in 2020 alone – and could have saved 11,400 more
Do red flag laws make a difference? This scholar looked at the numbers, and found that red flag laws definitely make a difference.
Roeing against the KY tide w/ guest Tina Ward-Pugh
Kimberly, Doug and special guest host Nema discuss the Kentucky political fallout from this week's Roe decision by SCOTUS, and then welcome Tina Ward-Pugh, a candidate for Jefferson County Clerk.
Is the KY GOP governor's race OVER?
Doug looks at KY’s school safety efforts (are they really a model?). Then, an ACTUAL Colonel, Pam Stevenson, joins the show for a Q&A. And, Megan Brannon is in the Campaign Corner.
A coup looking for a legal theory
Trump followed a 7-point plan to try to overturn the 2020 election – in other words, to carry out a coup. And the coup attempt is still happening, and still a threat.
Will Mitch allow a gun safety deal? w/ guest Savvy Shabazz
Aaron & Kimberly discuss KY politics as seen through a progressive lens, including the news of a bipartisan gun safety deal, and just HOW BAD Rand Paul is on Jan. 6th issues. Then we're joined by kick-ass civil rights organizer, Savvy Shabazz.
Law enforcement groups voice support for gun safety measures
National law enforcement groups are joining the chorus of Kentuckians calling on the U.S. Senate to pass meaningful gun-safety measures.
This ex-Republican just tweeted the best thread to explain the GOP
This is a Twitter thread that deftly explains the underlying philosophy of today’s Republican party.
The January 6th Hearings: Day One
A summary by Kimberly Scott of day one of the January 6th committee public hearings.
