Repubs believe you can legislate away evil – but only the evil they care about
Repubs: If we think it’s bad, we’ve got a bill for it. Gun massacres? All we’ve got is thoughts and prayers.”
Commentary
Articles commenting on current events, issues, and persons from a progressive viewpoint.
Are guns now our American legacy?
Is this the legacy our country should be leaving for our future?
Anger – Danger – Anger
Once again we’re hearing the same, tired old reasons we can’t, or shouldn’t, do anything about gun violence. I have no choice but to write about this.
Our culture of violence leads to mass shootings
It is time to face the stubborn facts that show we live in a culture of violence largely created by the far-right wing, and supported by Republican Party leaders.
Open government and the Louisville mayoral candidates
As we look at the candidates for Louisville mayor, we need to find out: Where do they stand on open government? One has a questionable record, and one has no record at all.
Al Cross: As primary voters move GOP farther right, will others follow?
Al Cross notes: What works in Republican primaries will not necessarily work in general elections.
If Roe goes, birth control is likely next
Think the possible overturn of Roe is the end? Think again – it’s just the beginning.
There’s a feedback loop in rural America – and Democrats didn’t cause it
Are Dems guilty of abandoning rural America? Or is something else going on? A researcher shares some possible answers.
Paul and the rest of the GOP field: 'too dangerous, too craven, and too extreme'
Berry Craig took President Biden’s statement on the PA primary and modified it just a wee bit to fit Kentucky.
Update on the Witch Hunt
Schadenfreude is terribly sweet, especially when it comes to the GOP, but I didn’t think we’d be able to savor it so soon.
‘Transgender law’ is bad for Kentucky youth
The act is really a pandering to a very small segment of a conservative electorate that is obsessed with sexuality.
Medical MJ, Delta-8, and what happened in Frankfort
The House passed a bill legalizing medial MJ, but it was never heard in the Senate. The Senate passed a bill outlawing Delta-8, but it was never heard in the House. As a result, we all lose.
If elected governor, Daniel Cameron will do even more damage to open government
Daniel Cameron is already the worst AG when it comes to open government. How bad will he be if elected governor?
How witch hunts always end
The factor that made the Salem witch trials end is at work again in Florida. Ivonne Rovira explains.
If personhood begins at conception, what about all those frozen humans?
According to Kentucky’s trigger law, human life begins at conception. If that is so, what do we do about all the frozen humans in Kentucky?
This is what Republicans want for your daughter.
A look into the future, as envisioned by Republicans.
