When former President Donald Trump campaigned on aggressive immigration enforcement, few imagined the depth of the economic ripples these policies would cause—impacting not only undocumented immigrants but also the economic fabric of communities, large and small, across the nation. These hidden costs of Trump-era deportation fears have quietly chipped away at the financial stability…
Republicans in Congress are jamming through a sweeping bill to fund handouts to the rich — at the cost of jobs, health care, and food in rural Kentucky. By Michael Chameides Right now, Congress is working on a giant, fast-track bill that would make historic cuts to basic needs programs to finance another round of…
As a father who will eventually see three children graduate from Fayette County Public Schools, I’m not opposed to an increase in funding to bolster our schools. Let’s be clear: education is an investment, and Fayette County deserves to be on par with the funding levels of large districts like Jefferson County. If we…
Why is food for children, families, people with disabilities, workers, and seniors on the chopping block? To fund tax breaks for the rich. As a child, I felt so fancy when we used the purple food stamps — those were the pretty ones. We were a hardworking, loving family. My parents ensured we weren’t…
Lexington, KY – Gathering for Democracy, a local progressive group, has invited Andy Barr to answer constituents’ questions at a town hall in Lexington. He has so far declined the invitation. Hoping he will change his mind, they will go ahead with an “empty chair” town hall, moderated by Steve Kay (former Vice Mayor…
While some Democrats engage extremists, Kentucky’s governor focuses on jobs, healthcare, and education to win back blue-collar voters. In the current political landscape, the Democratic Party faces a pivotal choice: resonate with everyday Americans or drift into ideological echo chambers. The contrasting approaches of two prominent Democratic governors—Kentucky’s Andy Beshear and California’s Gavin Newsom—highlight…
Lexington, KY – As chaos grew in the wake of the January 2025 presidential inauguration, people across the country jumped into action to express their opposition to Trump’s barrage of destructive policies. They contacted elected officials, took to the streets to protest, organized boycotts, and used social media to express their outrage at the…
What’s unconstitutional in Salyersville is just as unconstitutional in Lexington In the world of public accountability, it’s one thing to point out the rules and quite another to ensure they’re followed. This week, Kentucky State Auditor Allison Ball released a report on the Salyersville Water Works, blasting the utility for distributing bonuses paid with public…
On December 13, attorneys Michael Abate and Rick Adams filed the Combined Appellee Response Brief and Cross-Appellant Brief on behalf of the Kentucky Open Government Coalition in Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission v. Kentucky Open Government Coalition. The brief was filed in the Kentucky Supreme Court — the last step in…
Editors Note (Oct. 17, 2024) – In light of recent events, we are republishing this editorial. It was originally published on January 10, 2024. In Lexington, several incumbent councilmembers are breezing into their next term unopposed. These uncontested elections are a stark reminder of our faltering local democracy. It’s not just about the lack…