How are Kentucky politicians meeting this moment?
A guide for our Derby visitors to the current state of politics in the Bluegrass state, from long-time political observer Al Cross
topic-elections
Barr raises big money from PACs for Senate bid
“Swamps” Daniel Cameron in fund-raising in Q1
Garland Barr makes it official. Now, about KY-6 …
With Carma Bell Marshall & Cherlynn Stevenson
The consequences of hate speech
Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr announced his bid for U. S. Senate this week, using the word “hate” multiple times in first campaign ad.
Democrats hope to flip Kentucky’s sixth congressional district
Even after the GOP gerrymandered it, the Dems still think they have a shot
Pam Stevenson releases first ad in bid for McConnell’s seat
And calls out the Repubs running who will “vote just like he did”
Restoring voting rights helps everyone
An important perspective from someone who has been there
Report: Kentucky falls behind in voting rights restoration for felons
Almost 5% of our voting-age population is not allowed to vote.
Questions spur further investigation of London mayor’s improper contributions to Beshear campaign
KREF board defers action pending further investigation
It's Time to Restore Felon Voting Rights
In the United States, there are around 6.1 million people who are disenfranchised due to a felony conviction, including 3.1 million who have completed their sentences. This represents about 2.5% of the total voting age population. While staggering enough on their own, the numbers are even more
How to Get Big Money Out of KY Elections
Are you sick of Big Money in politics? Are you tired of good candidates without money being tsunamied by bad candidates with millions? There is a way to change this, and it is something we can do right here in Kentucky: publicly funded elections. It is becoming increasingly common around
