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…
Earlier this week, The Lexington Times faced a significant cyberattack shortly after we published an article disclosing the list of wealthy donors supporting the “Vote Yes for Parks” ballot initiative. On Monday evening, we released an investigative piece that revealed the names of affluent individuals and businesses backing the campaign. While the initiative aims…
Make no mistake: the proposed Park Tax on Lexington’s ballot this November, called the “Parks Funding Ballot Initiative” by its supporters, is not about improving parks for everyone. It’s being sold as a public good, but the reality behind it reveals a troubling pattern of secrecy, elitism, and misplaced priorities. It’s being driven by…
Initially proposed as the “Lexington Public Library’s Biblioteca Hispana,” the Village Branch opened in 2004 with a modest beginning—six employees in a former auto parts store. But the vision was clear: to establish a specialized branch in Cardinal Valley that aligned with the Library’s Core Values of Diversity and Equity of Access. This vision…