Two friends walk from Berea to Lexington (Almost!)
By Ülvi Gitaliyev, Berea Torch Thanksgiving is a special time for most students at Berea College. People get to see their family again, eat good food and leave the...
Remember learning ‘how a bill becomes law’? Well, forget it in the Kentucky legislature.
by Jamie Lucke, Kentucky Lantern A million thanks to the League of Women Voters of Kentucky for running the numbers on the opaque and, oh, so arrogant way the...
Behind the Herald-Leader’s Funding Plea: A Closer Look at Local Journalism’s Challenges
Hey there, folks in Central Kentucky. Let’s sit down and have a real talk about something that’s been on our minds here at The Lexington Times lately. You might’ve...
Comrades of Capital: Lexington’s gonzo leap into ‘socialism’ for the wealthy
LEXINGTON, KY — In a bold display of fiscal acrobatics that would make Lenin himself blush, Lexington’s local government, under the stalwart Republican leadership of Mayor Linda Gorton and...
In Lexington, pricey park plans and tourism subsidies eclipse plight of 500 homeless kids
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times In Lexington, Kentucky, a juxtaposition of priorities has left many to question the direction of community and government funds amidst an increasingly noticeable...
Would Daniel Cameron really have rolled the dice with Kentuckians lives?
by Teri Carter, Kentucky Lantern A month ago, on Sept. 17, I had a terrifying car accident in southern Illinois. It was a sunny, Sunday afternoon. I was returning...
On abortion, GOP is the dog that caught the car
by Al Cross, Kentucky Lantern Two months ago, I began gathering string to write about abortion and Attorney General Daniel Cameron, after he seemed to have a problem dealing...
Addressing Kentucky’s Gun Violence Crisis: Rep. Keturah Herron’s Legislative Blueprint
by Rep. Keturah Herron, D – Louisville In 2004, when Kentucky was in the early years of a devastating rise in drug-related deaths, state officials understood that effective solutions...
In Lexington, a decline in gun violence raises questions about police staffing
By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a city grappling with the intricacies of public safety and the role of law enforcement, a curious data point...
Lexington’s spending priorities are misaligned: The urgent need to fund Housing First and related programs
By Paul Oliva According to the most recent independent street survey, Lexington has approximately 2,410 homeless individuals, a number almost three times higher than the city’s most recent count...