Written by Cody Ares Baynori of Newport Toward the end of last year, tech billionaire Jack Dorsey tossed Thomas Massie a national-scale compliment, floating him as “presidential” material. Massie downplayed it, but it’s hard to deny his growing national profile. Meanwhile, President Trump has endorsed a primary challenger, former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, and Massie […]
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Opinion: A city that raised me, a future we’re building together – one year as mayor of Covington
Written by Covington mayor Ron Washington One year ago, I took the oath of office as Mayor of Covington, the largest city in Northern Kentucky and the fifth-largest in the Commonwealth. I did so with humility, fully aware of the history of this city and the responsibility that comes with leading it. I am honored […]
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Fort Mitchell appoints Pohlgeers as new mayor
After Jude Hehman formally resigned from a seat he’d held for 11 years on Tuesday, the city of Fort Mitchell appointed Greg Pohlgeers as the new mayor during the Fort Mitchell City Council special meeting. Pohlgeers has served on Fort Mitchell City Council since 2017 and was unanimously appointed to succeed Hehman. He serves as […]
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Opinion: Boone County deserves leaders who uphold higher standards
Written by Jasmine Lewis, Boone County resident and business operations consultant At the September 30th Fiscal Court meeting, many residents spoke with passion. Their anger and their hurt were real. Some called for an apology. That desire for accountability is understandable. But even more important than words after the fact is action to prevent this […]
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Opinion: Protect kids, not censorship – say no to KOSA
Written by Sarah Durand – Vice President, Kentucky Forum for Rights, Economics & Education (KYFREE) Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are once again considering a bill that appears to protect children but, in reality, poses serious threats to our fundamental freedoms. The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is being promoted as a way to shield minors […]
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Opinion: Kentucky families deserve expanded enrollment opportunities
Written by Jude Schwalbach and Jim Waters For too long, Kentucky’s families have faced a public education system that limits their ability to choose the best schools for their children. In 2022, the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled the state’s newly minted tax credit scholarship program unconstitutional, upending efforts to expand school choice. However, state policymakers […]
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Letter to the Editor: Statement on police conduct, Roebling Bridge incident
Written by Eric Kiel Bardun Covington City Officials, I am a professional and a former resident of Covington for over ten years. I continue to do business in Covington and visit regularly, as I still live in the area. I am deeply offended by the actions of the Covington Police Department during the recent protest […]
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Opinion: The silent stories of a post-Roe America
Written by Dr. Nicole King, an anesthesiologist, intensivist, and author who spent years specializing in high-risk obstetrical care. As an anesthesiologist and critical care physician, my work has long focused on high-risk obstetrical cases. This passion began during my service in the Navy and followed me through civilian fellowship and into practice. For three years, […]
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Opinion: Anti-trans legislation ignores science
Written by Kimberly Kennedy I must express my deep dismay about the persistent attacks by the Kentucky Legislative body upon the transgender community. These assaults stand in polarity with the scientific community’s understanding of transgenderism today. The latest assault is SB2, which denies and withdraws transgender medical treatment for prisoners. This bill is inhumane and […]
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Opinon: Rep. TJ Roberts’ leak is unacceptable
Written by Bradley Blankenship, Boone County native and political analyst On February 6th, Boone County’s local state representative, TJ Roberts, posted what he claimed was evidence of corruption by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. He said, quote, “I’ve got the receipts to prove it.” However, what he posted was, at best, grasping at straws: it was […]