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Buffer Zone

Proposed Buffer Zone Around EMW Clinic May Be Controversial, But It Is Constitutional

On May 20, Louisville Metro Council will consider a proposed ordinance that would create a 10-foot buffer zone outside of healthcare facilities in Louisville. An obvious focus of this ordinance is the EMW Women’s Surgical Center, which is the only licensed abortion clinic in Kentucky. EMW...
May 19, 2021 | JoAnne Sweeny
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For lawyer accused of threatening Gov. Andy context is everything

April 29, 2020 JoAnne Sweeny
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Column

Gaslighting In The Victorian And Modern Eras

February 5, 2020 JoAnne Sweeny
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Guest Commentary

The LMPD and Himpathy

December 31, 2019 JoAnne Sweeny
Guest Commentary

The Covington Kids’ Lawsuit Highlights How Legal Tantrums Can Cost You In Kentucky

November 20, 2019 JoAnne Sweeny
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Holding Our Boys Accountable — Two Views

September 25, 2019 Sibby Serreno Duff, JoAnne Sweeny
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Did Trump incite violence at 2016 Louisville campaign Rally?
 Court says ‘no,’ I say ‘yes’

September 26, 2018 JoAnne Sweeny
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Larry Flynt and Hustler, free speech, obscenity laws and your pornography

May 10, 2017 JoAnne Sweeny

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