KKK flyers appearing across Kentucky
This hate group is still active in our state, and their activity has recently increased.
Analysis & Policy
Articles that dig into an issue, policy, or story, and present relevant research and insights.
Americans in former Confederate states more likely to say violent protest against government is justified
Even though the overall percentage of citizens who say political violence is small, the support for it is slightly higher in the South.
Eastern Kentucky as climate-change refuge?
Researchers found that the region could see a wave of climate-related migration. Early findings point to the need for robust infrastructure investments to support potentially growing population.
Sun and wind power surpass coal
It's a first for the two renewables combined without adding hydropower
Taking stock: How climate change is affecting Kentucky
The lines in the infographic demonstrate how Kentucky has warmed over time. Here’s a look at how climate change is impacting Kentucky and what the future looks like if humans continue to rely on fossil fuels.
Cameron’s loss in court should be a cautionary tale for future AGs
The Oldham County Circuit Court’s June 13 open meetings opinion should serve as a cautionary tale for the next Attorney General.
Rick Wilson lays out the truth about the “No Labels” group
You consider yourself a moderate? You like the idea of “no labels”? Well then, you need to read this.
New data shows well-being of Kentucky kids worsens
When it comes to the well-being of our children, Kentucky is falling behind even its own poor record.
Anti-trans bills spark mass migration as 130-260K trans people flee home states
A new survey shows that hundreds of thousands have left their home states, and over a million more may soon follow.
As Kentucky’s largest coal producer mines Bitcoin, its power discounts draw scrutiny
State utility regulator launches investigations into crypto industry’s impacts
For second straight year, U.S. firearm fatalities reached record highs
CDC data for 2021 firearm fatalities show Black people at greatest risk for gun homicide; guns remain leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1–19 and young adults under 25
Today’s giant Supreme Court surprise ruling is a rare win for democracy
In Allen v. Milligan, the court upheld one of the last remaining pieces of the Voting Rights Act.
How AI could take over elections – and undermine democracy
Could organizations use artificial intelligence language models such as ChatGPT to induce voters to behave in specific ways?
KY leaving ERIC: sneaky plot, or legit?
The Repubs forced us into using ERIC, and now SOS Adams wants out. Are his reasons legit, or hiding a deeper plan?
Hospitals in Two States Denied an Abortion to a Miscarrying Patient. Investigators Say They Broke Federal Law.
Doctors told her she might die but she couldn’t have an abortion under state law until she got sicker, documents show. The Biden administration says failing to act violates a federal law requiring hospitals to provide emergency care.
Massie’s ‘yes’ vote key to passing of debt limit bill
Massie provided the necessary final vote to get the bill out of committee and onto the House floor.
