Analysis & Policy
Articles that dig into an issue, policy, or story, and present relevant research and insights.
Roe, Roe, Roe your vote – abortion amendment defeated
The Repubs went for the grand prize – but instead of winning, they went too far, and Kentucky voters told them “NO.”
It’s critical to see what a Fascist America looks like, before it's too late
This election may well seal or determine the fate and future of democracy in the United States and, by extension, most of the rest of the world.
Sending public money to private schools breaks Kentucky’s commitment to students
The best use of public resources to support improved outcomes for all students is to reinvest in our public schools. HB 563 instead unconstitutionally siphons more resources away from our already underfunded public schools to the detriment of all of Kentucky’s kids.
Question: How many Kentucky churches are breaking the law?
Some churches across the Commonwealth are breaking the law, and doing so intentionally. What is this law, and why are they breaking it?
Despite ample evidence that mail-in voting is secure, rhetoric against it increases as Election Day nears
Despite the rhetoric, developing evidence shows mail-in voting is not harmful to either party.
Climate change comes to the Mississippi
The Mighty Mississippi isn’t looking so mighty these days. Why? Climate change.
Which party should you trust with the economy? The answer might surprise you.
Under which party’s leadership has the American economy done the best? We’ve got the numbers, the answer, and the reasons why.
Whose side are these right-wing pundits on, anyway?
Beau of the Fifth Column nails it: they say they are “America First” -- but the push Putin talking points.
Claims made in ‘Yes for Life’ ad around KY abortion vote are misleading. Here’s the reality.
The latest ad from the “Yes for Life” group contains false and misleading claims. Read the details here, then share with others.
The biggest loser in the Paul-Booker race
Come November 8, it is likely that Rand Paul will defeat Charles Booker for Kentucky’s seat in the U.S. Senate. But will Booker be the biggest loser in that race? Not according to Berry Craig.
Attn political junkies – we’ve got your campaign finance facts right here
I’ve spent the last two days getting all the latest number entered into our Election Finance page. I then did some work to come up with these interesting facts from the latest reports, both federal and state.
Who’s spending $$ to fight or support Amendment 2?
The latest fund-raising numbers are in, and the group opposing the abortion amendment is dramatically out-raising the supporters. How much is the difference, and where is the money coming from?
If you destroy the records, you don’t have to worry about those pesky open records laws
The Louisville Metro Police Department is back in the news. They’re being sued for illegally destroying records of complaints against police officers. Amye Bensenhaver explains.
More disasters are coming. Kentucky must be prepared.
We are going to see more natural and man-made disasters in Kentucky. Instead of sticking our heads in the sand, we need to be getting ready. Jason Bailey lays out how.
Fifteen questions to ask candidates before you vote
An expansion of the “ten questions” article of a few weeks ago. Print these out and take them with you to ask candidates yourselves!
