Shattering Illusions: The Shady Role of Money in Kentucky Politics
In the venerable halls of political critique, one may encounter a mélange of exposés, analytical think-pieces, and searing social commentary. Linda Blackford’s opinion column “Cameron, Beshear campaigns’ tit-for-tattling to...
Child care in Kentucky is at risk of collapse as federal pandemic funding runs out
by Dustin Pugel, Kentucky Lantern High quality, affordable child care is essential for kids to learn, parents to work and the economy to prosper. But for years, families have...
A judge rejects Cameron’s disregard for a half-century of open government precedent in Kentucky
by Amye Bensenhaver, Kentucky Lantern At long last, Attorney General Daniel Cameron has been called out by a court for ignoring precedent when it conflicts with his policy preferences...
‘Keyboard Warriors’ … or actually dangerous? – Are we moving closer to political violence? Or is it all just talk?
By Bruce Maples, Forward Kentucky There’s a long-standing slam in the online world, starting all the way back with bulletin-board systems and 2400 baud modems: “Keyboard [something].” There were...
Through the Lens of History: Aaron Dupuy’s Stereograph Breathes Life into Ashland’s Past
At Ashland, the genteel 600-acre estate of America’s revered Great Compromiser, Henry Clay, a riveting chapter of history is coming to light. The estate, once home to Clay, the...
City’s Inaction on LGBTQ Demands Raises Questions About the Old Divide-and-Conquer Strategy
On a brisk March morning, Lex Have Pride, a Lexington-based LGBTQ advocacy group, submitted a petition to the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG). Among their demands: the expansion...
Baseless anti-trans claims fuel adoption of harmful laws – two criminologists explain
By Henry Fradell and Alexis RowlandRepublished from The Conversation It has been seven years since North Carolina made headlines for enacting a “bathroom bill” – legislation intended to prevent transgender...
Lexington’s Housing Needs Shouldn’t Be Undermined by a Governance Fumble
The Council’s failure to follow the rulebook on boundary expansion underscores the necessity for astute governance. by Paul Oliva Lexington is in dire need of housing. As the city...
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...