<![CDATA[Kentucky.com -- Opinion]]> http://www.kentucky.com/349/index.html Kentucky.com, Lexington, KY en-us Copyright 2012 - Kentucky.com Opinion 60 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:06 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss MI RSS Burninator 2.0 dlawhead@herald-leader.com (Deedra Lawhead) <![CDATA[Around McClatchy]]> http://www.mcclatchydc.com/around-mcclatchy/#storylink=rss http://www.mcclatchydc.com/around-mcclatchy/ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:13 EST Opinions from other McClatchy papers…

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]]> <![CDATA[Latest Local News]]> http://www.kentucky.com/local_news/#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/local_news/ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:11 EDT Get the latest local headlines from Lexington and Central Kentucky.

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]]> <![CDATA[Big Sister makes a difference; now organization needs our help]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/13/2066592/big-sister-makes-a-difference.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/13/2066592/big-sister-makes-a-difference.html 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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]]> <![CDATA[Recreational facility best use of Boone Creek land]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/13/2066599/recreational-facility-best-use.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/13/2066599/recreational-facility-best-use.html 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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]]> <![CDATA[Extend arts education to all Fayette students]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/13/2066596/extend-arts-education-to-all-fayette.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/13/2066596/extend-arts-education-to-all-fayette.html 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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]]> <![CDATA[Recreational facility best use of Boone Creek land]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/13/2066599/recreational-facility-best-use.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/13/2066599/recreational-facility-best-use.html 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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]]> <![CDATA[Extend arts education to all Fayette students]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/13/2066596/extend-arts-education-to-all-fayette.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/13/2066596/extend-arts-education-to-all-fayette.html 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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]]> <![CDATA[Big Sister makes a difference; now organization needs our help]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/13/2066592/big-sister-makes-a-difference.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/13/2066592/big-sister-makes-a-difference.html 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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]]> <![CDATA[Letters to the editor: Feb. 12]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/12/2065528/feb-12-letters-to-the-editor.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/12/2065528/feb-12-letters-to-the-editor.html Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00 EST Give veterans a better chance at firefighter jobs…

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]]> <![CDATA[Beshear's chance to end culture of secrecy]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/12/2065524/beshears-chance-to-end-culture.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/12/2065524/beshears-chance-to-end-culture.html Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00 EST We've long suspected that Gov. Steve Beshear and Secretary Janie Miller, the departing head of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, were getting bad advice from insiders who want…

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]]> <![CDATA[Keeling: Tweedling the legislative session away]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/12/2065523/keeling-tweedling-the-legislative.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/12/2065523/keeling-tweedling-the-legislative.html 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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]]> <![CDATA[Ky. Voices: Horse industry's philanthropy enriches Kentucky]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/12/2065522/ky-voices-horse-industrys-philanthropy.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/12/2065522/ky-voices-horse-industrys-philanthropy.html 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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]]> <![CDATA[Letters to the editor: Feb. 11]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/11/2064232/letters-to-editor-feb-11.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/11/2064232/letters-to-editor-feb-11.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00 EST Reconsider recreational plan for Boone Creek…

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]]> <![CDATA[Kentucky voices: Black History Month: Honoring the struggle, empowering the nation]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/11/2064231/black-history-month-honoring-the.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/11/2064231/black-history-month-honoring-the.html 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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]]> <![CDATA[Strengthen state ethics laws]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/10/2062953/strengthen-state-ethics-laws.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/10/2062953/strengthen-state-ethics-laws.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00 EST It's a little hard to understand how the General Assembly can find time to meddle in local affairs like pensions for city employees and very, very local issues like subdivision…

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]]> <![CDATA[Kentucky voices: State budget cuts funds helping seniors stay in their homes]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/10/2062951/kyv-voices-state-budget-cuts-funds.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/10/2062951/kyv-voices-state-budget-cuts-funds.html 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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]]> <![CDATA[Letters to editor: Feb. 10]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/10/2062952/letters-to-editor-feb-10.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/10/2062952/letters-to-editor-feb-10.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00 EST Why shouldn't we be able to drink our cows' milk?

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]]> <![CDATA[Appeal ruling on redistricting; courts must help reset priorities]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/09/2061430/appeal-ruling-on-redistricting.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/09/2061430/appeal-ruling-on-redistricting.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00 EST To appeal or not to appeal was Wednesday's question of the day in the halls of the state Capitol. Here's one vote for appeal, but not because we think Judge…

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]]> <![CDATA[Kentucky voices: Drastic military cuts would undermine technological edge]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/09/2061431/ky-voices-drastic-military-cuts.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/09/2061431/ky-voices-drastic-military-cuts.html 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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]]> <![CDATA[Burgoo: Feb. 9]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/09/2061584/burgoo-something-to-stew-over.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/09/2061584/burgoo-something-to-stew-over.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:03 EST In a big win for gay rights and common decency, a federal appeals court has pronounced California's Proposition 8 unconstitutional, arguing that there's no "legitimate reason for the passage of…

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]]> <![CDATA[Letters to editor: Feb. 9]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/09/2061429/letters-to-editor-feb-9.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/09/2061429/letters-to-editor-feb-9.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00 EST Give 'stream saver' bill chance at cleaning our water…

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]]> <![CDATA[Letters to the editor: Feb. 8]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/08/2060075/feb-8-letters-to-the-editor.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/08/2060075/feb-8-letters-to-the-editor.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00 EST What they say and what they really want are different…

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]]> <![CDATA[Ky. Voices: KCTCS, black churches preach power of a college degree]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/08/2060082/ky-voices-kctcs-black-churches.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/08/2060082/ky-voices-kctcs-black-churches.html 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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]]> <![CDATA[Judge: State lawyers wrong; openness best way to protect abused]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/08/2060079/judge-state-lawyers-wrong-openness.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/08/2060079/judge-state-lawyers-wrong-openness.html 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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]]> <![CDATA[More cities set smoke-free examples for legislature]]> http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/08/2060077/more-cities-set-smoke-free-examples.html#storylink=rss http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/08/2060077/more-cities-set-smoke-free-examples.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00 EST Manchester and Somerset got 2012 off to a great start by going smoke free.

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