Opinion

The remarkable folly of ‘defund the police’

On September 9, 1919, after an overwhelming vote by officers in favor of striking the day before, nearly…

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Secretary of State: I’m proud of Kentucky officials and voters

I’m proud of all Kentucky officials who came together across party lines to ensure a safe and successful…

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Kentucky election wasn’t perfect, but was overall well-done

Trying to decide how to hold an election in the midst of a global pandemic certainly wasn’t one…

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Our caring community responds during tragedy

It’s easy to take for granted the people who surround us every day, but it’s also important to…

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Congress, don’t let George Floyd’s death be in vain

George Floyd was laid to rest last week, but the harrowing video of his life being snuffed out…

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Reader says brother’s letter is ‘out of step’ with where we need to go

My brother wrote in this paper claiming that Black Lives Matter was a marxist/socialist plot and America doesn’t…

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Let’s all try harder not to ‘destabilize and divide’ our country

In a recent letter, my friend Eben Henson made the point that the term “Black Lives Matter” was…

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Juneteenth Explained: ‘History Doesn’t Repeat Itself; People Do’

By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky / UKnow It’s been said that history can help us understand the…

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Black lives matter! Get into the arena, white people.

Black lives matter! Get into the arena, white people. By Elaine Wilson-Reddy Black Lives Matter. But don’t all…

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Lessons learned while quarantining

How quickly things can change. I’ve considered myself lucky during the COVID-19 pandemic. Myself, my family, and close…