Reigning in the Railbird: A Humble Attempt at Domesticated Gonzo
by Hunter S. Trotson The 2023 Railbird Festival, nestled in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, was my latest assignment, served to me by an editor with a warning as...
Gonzo Truths and Bourbon-Soaked Illusions: Welcome to the Manchester Hotel
A tale of two Lexingtons by Hunter S. Trotson, with contributions from N.J.2023 | Photos by N.J.2023 In the sulfur-choked bosom of the Bluegrass State, where the silent specter...
Kentuckians to ‘Wear Orange’ in hopes of saving lives
New laws didn’t stop every drunk driver, but they dramatically reduced deaths and injuries. The same would be true of gun violence. by Teri Carter, Kentucky Lantern Gun violence...
Chief Weathers Resumes Annual Assignment to Secure Mayor Gorton’s Spot for Tyler Childers’ Railbird Performance [SATIRE]
Disclaimer: This article is a work of satire and meant for entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to actual events or persons is purely coincidental. LEXINGTON, KY (SATIRE) – After...
Shiny Toys for the Whiny Boys: Trotson takes on Gorton’s gonzo police budget
Editor’s note: This experimental content was written by a fictitious horse infused with the spirit of Hunter S. Thompson. As such, it contains elements of satire. Read at your...
Unveiling Lexington’s Segregation: A Journey of Awareness and Responsibility
In the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, a thought-provoking website has emerged, shedding light on a hidden truth that has shaped the city’s past and continues to affect its present....
Fiscal Responsibility and Equitable Distribution: Examining Gorton’s Proposed $13.8M Increase in Lexington’s Police Budget
Unspent Funds and Unanswered Questions As we delve into the city’s budgetary practices, it becomes evident that certain fiscal decisions warrant closer scrutiny. While public safety remains a crucial...
Achieving Wage Nirvana: Time to Rethink the Tipping System to Ensure Fair Wages for Restaurant Workers
Recent incidents in Lexington, including a prominent downtown restaurant’s wage theft settlement and reports of establishments charging dubious fees like the “Lexington Tax” and “Employee Health and Wellness Fee,”...
Adkins: US’ anti-LGBTQ bills mirror German laws that ended in the Holocaust
In an op-ed piece published on Wednesday in the Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky attorney and former US House candidate Bill Adkins highlights the alarming similarities between the anti-LGBTQ laws being...
Pro-life Cameron needs to tell Kentuckians what he values most: no gun regulations or children
by Teri Carter, Kentucky Lantern The morning after Kentucky’s primary elections, when all talk centered on newly-minted GOP nominee Daniel Cameron and whether or not he would pick Agriculture...