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What to celebrate this July 4th
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (512+ words) In the midst of these troubled times, in this troubled country, let us remember to celebrate these things. "The sun rose bright and clear to usher in this most eventful day to the American people," U. S. Army Pvt. Seth James Wells,…...
I saw this happen behind the Iron Curtain. I never expected to see it here.
18+ hour, 5+ min ago (1564+ words) He couldn't have been much past twenty, and he was kind to two strangers all afternoon (and grateful for the 20 Deutschmarks I gave him), but under all of it he was afraid the entire day, because in the country he…...
The 250 Sale Is Live!
15+ hour, 17+ min ago (185+ words) Become a paying member, or upgrade your membership, and save $25 as you get more perks! For a limited time, you can either become a paying member for the first time, OR upgrade your membership, and save $2. 50 a month for the…...
Dispatch audio suggests advanced EMS response at Mc Connell's DC home
15+ hour, 57+ min ago (112+ words) For someone who was unconscious Audio from an emergency medical services dispatch call suggests that Sen. Mitch Mc Connell, R-Kentucky, was'reported unconscious at his DC residence'last month, prompting an advanced life support response. The audio, shared to X by journalist…...
Data Centers of the Political Universe
16+ hour, 57+ min ago (50+ words) Forward Kentucky Data Centers of the Political Universe You can support Progress Kentucky by donating on their Act Blue page. Progress Kentucky works to educate and engage voters across our commonwealth in order to advance a progressive political agenda at…...
After Supreme Court decision, Beshear's Kentucky State Fair Board removes CEO
17+ hour, 29+ min ago (622+ words) Beshear says CEO needed to be someone to work with him. Republicans say move "creates unnecessary disruption" After the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Andy Beshear should have appointment power over the State Fair Board, the board removed the…...
House approves Massie resolution on sexual misconduct settlements records
18+ hour, 19+ min ago (96+ words) Requires Ethics Committee to produce report The U. S. House of Representatives recently approved a resolution introduced by U. S. Rep. Thomas Massie that directs the House Committee on Ethics to publicly release records showing sexual harassment settlements that were paid using taxpayer dollars....
The Wrap for Wednesday, 7/1
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (77+ words) Forward Kentucky The Wrap for Wednesday, 7/1 LOTS of stories about the SCOTUS decisions " plus other important items This content is for members on the Patron Plus, Partner, Partner Plus and Sustainer tiers Bruce Maples has been involved in politics and…...
Add "reform the Supreme Court" to Democrats" to-do list
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (143+ words) The time has come For a pretty good while, I've been opposed to messing with the make-up of the Supreme Court. As much as I disliked some of their decisions, I was loathe to step into the hornets' nest of…...
The Conversation goes in-depth on SCOTUS decisions
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (107+ words) Forward Kentucky The Conversation goes in-depth on SCOTUS decisions Detailed coverage from a reliable source One of the publications I read almost every day is The Conversation. They publish articles by professors and other experts, and include extensive documentation and…...