Kentucky.com -- Op-Ed

Recreational facility best use of Boone Creek land

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

This project has the potential to imprint a new and indelible element to the signature brands of Central Kentucky: a potentially world-class canopy tour that would support a private recreational…

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Extend arts education to all Fayette students

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

The idea of building another School for the Arts in Fayette County is worthy of consideration since our existing School for the Creative and Performing Arts has to turn away…

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Big Sister makes a difference; now organization needs our help

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

I can't help but think of all of the Little Sisters, Big Sisters and parents who will be absolutely crushed if the program cannot continue to operate. I also think…

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Keeling: Tweedling the legislative session away

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

FRANKFORT — "Hump day" for the 2012 General Assembly arrives Thursday, according to the latest schedule available when this column was written.

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Ky. Voices: Horse industry's philanthropy enriches Kentucky

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

Discussions about Kentucky's signature horse industry often center on the almighty dollar. What is the industry's economic impact to the commonwealth? How many jobs, directly and indirectly, does it create?

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Kentucky voices: Black History Month: Honoring the struggle, empowering the nation

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

Each February, the observance of U.S. African-American History Month becomes a time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans to history and culture.

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Kentucky voices: State budget cuts funds helping seniors stay in their homes

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

Gov. Steve Beshear's budget targets the Department for Aging and Independent Living for another round of cuts — by 6.4 percent.

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Kentucky voices: Drastic military cuts would undermine technological edge

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

After the International Atomic Energy Agency dropped the bombshell news that Iran has accelerated its drive to build a nuclear weapon, you'd expect leaders on Capitol Hill to hold a…

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Ky. Voices: KCTCS, black churches preach power of a college degree

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

Every February, during Black History Month, we honor outstanding African-American inventors, activists and trailblazers who have made a significant impact on society. But not everyone who has made a difference…

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Judge: State lawyers wrong; openness best way to protect abused

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

In a column appearing in Kentucky newspapers, Gov. Steve Beshear is defending the idea of maintaining state secrecy about circumstances surrounding children who have died after citizens reported suspected child…

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UPike would take money from other public universities

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:04 EST

In March, when the National Center for Higher Education Management's study has been completed, the Kentucky General Assembly, under HB 260, will consider the addition of the University of Pike…

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Cartoon to the editor: Feb. 6

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:13 EST

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Ky. Voices: Tax reform must be rooted in moral principles

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

In his victory speech, Gov. Steve Beshear said, "All of us must work together to create the Kentucky we know is possible."

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Ky. Voices: Rupp plan deserves UK support

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

Contrary to the unanimous opinion of faculty on the University of Kentucky Senate and the repeated statements of President Eli Capilouto, I believe our fine new president should collaborate actively…

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Webster: Homage to Stein; lumps for coal cheerleaders

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

The lady who talks for the Weather Service interrupted prime-time comedy — the GOP debates — to send an emergency message to Mason, Lewis, Robertson, Fleming, Bath, Montgomery, Nicholas and…

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Kentucky voices: Right-to-work laws would hurt Kentucky economy

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

I know the anti-union folks are good people. I know they go to church, volunteer, make charitable contributions and raise good families. So it remains an eternal mystery why such…

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Kentucky voices: Free tax service aids working families, economy

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

What if there were a way to create a huge economic impact — tens of millions of dollars — for our community without spending an additional dime? There is. And…

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Redistricting can be partisan but legal; independent better

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

As an election-law professor, the most common question I have received this past week is whether the Kentucky legislature's redistricting is unlawful.

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Suspend state's death penalty lottery

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

An in-depth study of how the death penalty works in our state has to undermine significantly any confidence we have in this system of life and death.

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Using student test scores to evaluate teachers unfair

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

There are two ways to persuade people to do dumb things: Fill them with fear or dangle money in front of them. The Obama administration is engaged in the latter.

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