Kentucky officeholders use their power, official and unofficial
In the last week or so, we’ve seen examples of Kentucky politicians using power from various sources, official and unofficial. Here’s a summary.
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The filibuster – a racist relic
Try explaining to a Black grandmother raised under Jim Crow why it takes only 50 votes to stack the Supreme Court with justices who are undermining her voting rights, but 60 votes to pass a bill protecting them.
Hey Repubs – ever hear of the Streisand Effect? You’re about to experience it.
The Repubs in Frankfort have filed multiple bills to limit the discussion of race in our schools. Apparently, they forgot about the Streisand Effect. Guess what happens next?
Is our democracy in danger? Mitch McConnell doesn’t seem to think so
Al Cross compares McConnell’s statements after the Jan. 6 coup attempt with McConnell’s statements now, in the face of real danger to our democracy.
Senate Repubs release still-ridiculous map to take care of Comer
KY Senate Repubs take gerrymandering to a new level.
Auditor should ‘follow the data,’ scrutinize ‘tacit collusion’ between contractors, cabinet
Why doesn’t the KY Department of Transportation award so many one-bid contracts? Perhaps state auditor Harmon should find out.
Fair play isn’t James Comer’s idea of a good idea; shouldn’t we hold everyone accountable?
If Repubs take the House in 2022, our own Jamie Comer will be the chair of the oversight committee. Think he’ll be fair-handed with that? Think again, says Bill Straub.
“Hard times will come a-knocking at my door”
Natural disasters have struck the Bluegrass State before. Will we respond now as we have in the past? An historian considers that question.
Sen. Rand Paul eviscerated after accusing Democrats of ‘stealing’ elections by mobilizing voters
It’s difficult to determine why Rand Paul believed that legal voting by Democrats somehow equated to stealing elections, but according to a recent tweet by the senator, that’s exactly what he thought.
Dear Biden and the Dems: Please keep the main thing the main thing
Stephen Covey said it was important to “keep the main thing, the main thing.” It’s time for Biden and the Dems to focus on the REAL main thing.
My 2021 Anti-Predictions: How did I do?
A year ago, Ivonne Rovira made a series of anti-predictions about 2021. How did she do? Read on to find out.
Col Owens: Our nation is becoming two distinct countries
We are well on our way to becoming two countries, with very different living conditions in each country.
Want to appeal that LRC open records request? Good luck.
If the LRC refuses your records request, you appeal to ... the LRC. What chance do you have with your appeal? Slim to none.
Are donors losing control of their GOP?
You know things are getting interesting when Trump can overrule the uber-wealthy donors of the GOP. Are the donors losing control of their puppets?
SCOTUS – Is it “déjà vu all over again”?
The Supreme Court is facing a crisis of confidence, just as it did in 1937. In both crises, Kentucky senators play a key role. Let’s take a look.
