A historian describes the REAL first Thanksgiving
On this Thanksgiving Day 2022, Berry Craig lays out for us what that first Thanksgiving was REALLY like.
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Stories about people, places, events, and so on. Factual, but written in a story-telling style.
Three election stories you should read
Berry Craig is one of our most prolific, and most popular, contributors here at Forward Kentucky. And for this year’s midterms, he has put together a threesome of election stories that are definitely worth your time.
Vote as if it’s your last chance to have your voice heard. Because it may well be.
We can’t pretend we don’t know what’s happening and where it will lead if it’s not stopped.
A true tale of two ties and more
Think your vote doesn’t matter? Gather ’round, dear readers, and hear a true tale of three elections: Two ties and a single vote win – out of 12,637 ballots cast.
The spitting and biting Lyons
It’s a pretty safe bet that between now and Tuesday, First District U.S. Rep. James Comer won’t bite one constituent’s thumb off, or duke it out with another. That’s ditto for Comer’s challenger, Jimmy Ausbrooks. Even so, there would be precedent.
Madison Leach makes history in western Kentucky
No matter who wins the race for Calloway County attorney, Democrat Madison Leach has made history. She’s apparently the first openly trans candidate to seek elected office in western Kentucky, one of the state’s most conservative corners.
Stereotyped – again
Have you ever been stereotyped? Berry Craig has, by both liberals and conservatives. They both assume he is a loyal Trumper. Boy, are they wrong.
Charles Booker bends the arc in Murray
The Calloway County Democratic Party had a fish fry on Friday that featured Charles Booker. And Booker did not disappoint.
Berry, Melinda, and the Beefeater
While watching Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, Berry Craig reflects on the Beefeater he and Melinda got to know on a trip to London. A really cool story!
Chuck Eddy: “I was once a Republican. Now I’m running as a Democrat. Here’s why.”
State Senate candidate Chuck Eddy tells why he is running as a Dem this time, and what he thinks of his former party.
Ausbrooks is a winner, no matter how the votes go
Jimmy Ausbrooks is running for Congress in CD 1, facing Jamie Comer. It’s a long-shot campaign, but Ausbrooks is already a winner.
Kentuckians demand control over their bodies as doctors navigate abortion law gray areas
Now that Kentucky’s trigger law is in effect, what are women doing about it? Many are choosing to maintain control of their bodies by making serious healthcare decisions.
‘Pain and hurt’ over LGBTQ issues pushed KY Teacher of the Year from small-town classroom
Less than a year after being named KY Teacher of the Year, Willie Carver walked away from the profession he loved.
The White House responds to GOP whining over student loan cancellation with reminders
The GOP is complaining all over Twitter about forgiving student debt. In response, the White House brings out the receipts.
Wondering what happened to Dems in western Kentucky? Read this book to find out.
If you’ve heard people refer to western Kentucky as “what used to be Democrats’ Rock” and wondered what happened, here’s a book just for you.
