“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 ›

Senate Bill 211 is an astonishing new level of police-boot licking by Republicans. It includes several provisions that Republicans will claim are police-protection measures. But, as you will see, not one reform fixes a problem. What’s more telling, each provision... Read More ›

As I wrote three weeks ago about Republican state lawmakers renewing their “War on Louisville,” the new offensive might be their most disgraceful yet. Since then, it’s only become more clear how callously partisan — and dangerous — their proposal... Read More ›

I’m sure many in the community are exhausted hearing about all the problems with Louisville Metro Police. Unfortunately, LMPD keeps making the same mistakes, and the public keeps getting the same ambiguous excuses. Two episodes over the weekend make clear... Read More ›

It wasn’t surprising to see Kentucky Republican lawmakers spring into action when the state’s horse racing industry needed something… ASAP. It’s a good thing they acted — with the support of Democrats and Gov. Andy Beshear — to quickly pass Senate... Read More ›

State Republicans’ efforts to wrest control away from Democrat-controlled Louisville have, in recent years, been dubbed the “War on Louisville.” But, wars are supposed to be waged over something. For Republicans in Frankfort, the war isn’t over anything… it’s just... Read More ›

Impeachment seems to be all the rage these days for Kentuckians. Both Republican U.S. senators from our state, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and junior Rand Paul, continue to play featured roles in Washington, as Donald Trump’s second impeachment heads to... Read More ›