In the latest installment of the series, “Louisville Leaders Plan City’s Future,” the results are the same: Louisville has no idea what it wants to be, much less how it’s going to get there. But we sure do talk a... Read More ›

Mitch McConnell is “The Terminator” — “It can’t be bargained with. It can’t be reasoned with. It doesn’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are dead.” Last week, McConnell proved once... Read More ›

As a half-Jewish millennial, it’s clear to me that peace and long-term security of Israel must be led by Jews — both Israeli and American — which dovetails with Israel’s unbreakable relationship with the United States. Palestinians and Palestinian supporters... Read More ›

Back in June 2015, I wrote a column calling on the president of the Louisville Fraternal Order of Police to resign his position. It was titled “Time to Resign.” This column isn’t about him or the police, rather the time... Read More ›

While it was great to be back socializing among friends and strangers, it’s not clear whether or not the community was ready for Derby weekend. Of course there were some big winners. But, in horse racing, for there to be... Read More ›

[The following story takes place just ahead of the 2020 election. At least, it could have… It includes the names of all 20 horses running in the 147th Kentucky Derby and, hopefully, some laughs.] Just before Pope Francis arrived at... Read More ›

“I’m going to punch you again.” Over the weekend, Denorver “Dee” Garrett was wrestled to the ground and arrested by several Louisville Metro Police officers. While pinned face down on a concrete sidewalk, one of the officers punched Dee in... Read More ›

It’s good to see Louisville getting back to its normal routines and traditions. The Kentucky Derby and Derby Festival are approaching, albeit still modified. Some are spending April days indoors not because of quarantine but, rather, because we can’t breath... Read More ›

The federal eviction moratorium was extended for 90 days earlier this week, just days before it was set to expire. While millions of Americans can rest a bit easier — at least until July — the respite could afford the... Read More ›

Michelle Obama once became a “political liability” for her husband’s presidential campaign because she said, “For the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country.” Metro Council Republicans, apparently, wouldn’t consider her qualified to serve... Read More ›