The last time there was a contentious, three-way primary in a Kentucky gubernatorial election, it worked out well for Matt Bevin in 2015. So, I guess you could say there’s hope for Andy Beshear, the Democratic nominee who survived that... Read More ›

Regardless of who the Democratic nominee is after the primary election next Tuesday, I will run, skip and hop to the polls, to vote for them in the fall. They’re all better than Matt Bevin. But Democrats still have to... Read More ›

On behalf of the city of Louisville, welcome to all of you visiting for the 145th Kentucky Derby. Regardless of whether you are going for a Derby that is more decadent, or more depraved, you will find some of the... Read More ›

The grand Notre Dame Cathedral was falling apart long before the fire, but France had trouble raising enough for the restoration: only a third of what was needed. Yet, within two days of the fire, over 1 billion euro was... Read More ›

If you can’t imagine your 18-year-old son being pulled over, taken out of the car and cuffed, then searched by a drug dog and cited for a “wide turn”... you must be a white parent. Of course, I’d be stunned... Read More ›

It may take 15 years to repair damage done by President Trump. It may take even longer to reverse damage done by Gov. Matt “Koch Brother” Bevin. But what U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell is doing to the nation’s court system... Read More ›

Try to blame Mayor Greg Fischer all you want, but it’s the fault of a handful of Metro Council members that public services will be cut, and the city will be dirtier, more dangerous and less attractive as a result.... Read More ›

It was a good year for some of Kentucky’s biggest lobbies. The major accomplishments of this year’s legislative session show the Republican supermajority was more concerned about its donors’ interests than in solving our problems. Senate Bill 100, the solar... Read More ›

Teachers should strike, or force school closings by calling in sick, only as a last resort. House Bill 205, the private school scholarship bill, presents one of those moments. Not only would its passage be detrimental to public education, but... Read More ›

The solar bill before the state legislature has revealed three disgusting truths about how Kentucky laws are made. 1. It takes money to be heard, and the more money you have, the better your views will be represented. 2. Companies... Read More ›