Explainer: The War in Iran and Armaggedon
Some people in our military think the war in Iran ties into the Battle of Armageddon. If you don't understand why they might think that, watch this Explainer from Forward Kentucky publisher Bruce Maples.
Explainer
Articles that give background information on a current story, or explain a concept in greater detail than is possible in most news stories.
How do polls work when no one answers the phone anymore?
A video from the Pew Research Center
Explainer: The Trump-Putin-Xi redesign of the world
To understand some of Trump’s move, you need to understand the bigger picture and the ultimate goals
The scary presidential directive you’ve never heard of
But it may wind up affecting you – dramatically
Explainer: Facing a shutdown, budget negotiations are much harder because Congress has given Trump power to cut spending through ‘rescission’
Congress can approve whatever spending it wishes; Trump can just refuse to spend it, making the budget essentially meaningless
What is this ‘interim session’?
What to know about why folks are heading back to Frankfort — and you should too.
Explainer: The ‘Reorg’ process for KY Dems, and why you need to get involved
It only happens every four years, so jump in NOW if you want to make a difference
Explainer: The Rose Decision and the KY Education Reform Act
What was KERA, and why did it happen?
Explainer: the KYGA schedule
When it comes to our General Assembly, do you know what a “short session” is?
Summary of changes to election finance laws
If you are a candidate or a treasurer for a campaign or committee, you need to keep up with changes to the laws. Here’s a list of recent changes prepared by KREF.
Three headlines show spin of some news sites
Do you know if your news and information sources are objective? Or, do they lean left or right?
PSA – Pay attention to heat index this weekend to save your life and the lives of others
Don’t understand the heat index and why it’s important? Read on – your life could depend on it.
An FAQ about Trump’s felony convictions
If you’ve got questions about Trump’s latest trial and his 34 felony convictions, we’ve got answers! All courtesy of Indivisible San Francisco and their excellent Explainer.
How to vote in this month’s primary
“The best way to defend early voting is to use it.” – SOS Michael Adams
How to tell if a conspiracy theory is probably false
Heard a good conspiracy theory lately? Was it true, or false? Did you know how to tell? If not, then read on.
