Trying Too Hard: HuffPost misses the mark with attempt at Cameron scandal
In the high-stakes world of political journalism, the allure of the ‘gotcha’ story is often irresistible. However, these stories should be backed by substantial investigative research, credible sources, and...
Pen, Power, and Pett: The school controversy that changed how I saw journalism
by Paul Oliva As I sit here, nearly two decades removed from my time at Tates Creek High School, I can’t help but reflect on a time when our...
Cameron compounds one mistake by making another one. Stepping in it, indeed
by Bruce Maples, Forward Kentucky There’s an old expression that comes from farming and walking the fields: “Well, you’ve stepped in it now.” Obviously, it means taking an action...
SATIRE: Kentucky’s Gubernatorial Circus Takes Center Stage in Wes Anderson’s Latest Caper
DISCLAIMER: This article is a work of satire and is intended purely for entertainment and commentary purposes. It bears no resemblance to actual events, individuals, or the legalities of...
3 months after Louisville massacres, GOP silence echoes as gun violence keeps killing Kentuckians
by Teri Carter, Kentucky Lantern Today, July 10, marks three months since the Old National Bank shooting in Louisville that killed five and injured eight, including a young police...
The public’s right to know is under attack.
LBJ signed the Freedom of Information Act on July 4, 1966. He noted that it was a sign that the U.S. was an open society. Now that right is...
Human exposure to wildfires has more than doubled in two decades – read this if you’re planning fireworks on July 4
by Mojtaba Sadegh, The Conversation Over the past two decades, a staggering 21.8 million Americans found themselves living within 3 miles (5 kilometers) of a large wildfire. Most of those residents...
Berea College ‘will not waver’ on racial, social justice, says new president
‘We were founded on the principle of educational opportunity for all,’ Cheryl Nixon says in response to Supreme Court’s rejection of affirmative action By Jamie Lucke, Kentucky Lantern BEREA...
Old Guard vs. New Blood: Kentucky Dems’ decision to sideline energetic young candidate is a misstep
by Paul Oliva In Kentucky’s House District 93, a political caper has unfolded that may hold lasting implications for the Kentucky Democratic Party (KDP). The late representative Lamin Swann’s...
When Elephants and Donkeys Dance: Beshear, Cameron and The Twisted Waltz of Kentucky Politics
Hold your horses, dear readers! The article you’re about to feast your eyes upon is adorned with elements of satire and cheeky humor. Hunter S. Trotson’s unbridled commentary is...