The authoritarian Republican regime in Frankfort
“Because we can ... and there’s nothing you can do about it.”
Commentary
Articles commenting on current events, issues, and persons from a progressive viewpoint.
Hey Chambers of Commerce – why the silence?
Their silence on the anti-trans bill is deafening.
Legislature overdoes it in trying to trip up Beshear
From actual legislating to partisan showboating, all in 24 hours.
Everyone else is to blame
Sometimes, when you’re scared, you start looking for someone to blame. One group in America is desperately doing just that.
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.
Hey Kentucky, write to your representatives!
It’s time to put fingers to keyboard and let our representatives hear from us.
Hateful anti-trans bill goes against science, medicine, and human decency
It will do harm to the state as a whole, as businesses and medical professionals leave the state.
The SB 150 Wall of Shame
The faces and names of the purveyors of hate in the Kentucky Senate
Fear, loathing, and bigotry rule 2023 Kentucky legislature
This bill will harm children. And not one of us in this Commonwealth sends our lawmakers to the Capitol to harm children.
The fear behind the MAGA movement
When you’re scared, you try to hide it by attacking someone weaker.
Emma Curtis: State legislature’s cruel war on gender-affirming care only serves to hurt more Kyians
Hear the real-life experience of a trans Kentuckian.
Jamie Comer: A talking point in human form
The Jamie Comer Rule: Close your eyes and shout your talking points as loud as you can.
