This week, LEO is taking a special look at Gov. Andy Beshear’s first year in office. You think the last year was bad? The following is a made-for-print dramatization of what Kentucky might be dealing with had former-Gov. Matt Bevin... Read More ›

The announcement of new Metro Police Chief Erika Shields, understandably, evoked intense feelings of shock, resentment and anger throughout the community. How could the city hire the former-Atlanta police chief who resigned after police in her department unjustly killed a... Read More ›

Each new year offers an opportunity to fix our failures and shortcomings of the past — begin anew with healthy living, diets and exercise; being a better spouse, parent or friend; setting budgets and ridding frivolous habits. Resolutions should be... Read More ›

As I sit in my cluttered makeshift home office, with the chaos of a 17-month-old running his John Deere “tractor” back and forth on the floor above me, I’m excited that we’ve reached the end of 2020. It’s not just... Read More ›

Hanukkah was never celebrated in my house when I was growing up. My Catholic mom and Jewish dad were fairly explicit from early on that figuring out religion was entirely up to me. (So, holidays are for presents, and Sundays... Read More ›

If you are looking to be outraged, you’ll have to wait for the dessert course of this column. For starters, though, swallow your outrage over those complaining that restaurant restrictions during the pandemic are unfair. At least, resist predetermining boycotts... Read More ›

Talking sports with my dad over Thanksgiving weekend, he remarked that he’s not rooting against anyone any longer. While he still has his favorite teams and players, he realized he wasn’t rooting against anyone. He surmised this was the result... Read More ›

The process tells you everything you need to know about the new Fraternal Order of Police contract with the city, approved by Louisville Metro Council last week. Politicians flock to cameras to announce something positive: big-dollar projects, ribbon-cuttings, bill-signing ceremonies.... Read More ›

Don’t worry, Democrats. It really isn’t as bad as it seems. Hot take-pundits are claiming Democratic failure, but that failure is measured against inflated expectations — rather, the disappointment Democrats may feel are the result of unreasonable optimism and ravenous... Read More ›

I get it… “Both parties are the same!” (No, they’re really not.) “The two-party system is broken!” (Yeah, because the two-party system needs two parties! Democrats are in one party and Republicans are posing as a party and only want... Read More ›