Written by John F. Robbins, Kenton County resident Independent-registered Kentucky voters like me are barred by the 2 majority parties (Democratic and Republican) from voting in primary elections just because we’re not party members. Kentucky has what we call “closed primaries” where independents and 3rd party members cannot vote in the majority party primaries even […]
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Opinion: A response to Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer on student walkouts
Written by Carolyn Hankins Wolfe, Boone County Board of Education Member Senator Funke Frommeyer says school hours should focus on “the basics.” Reading. Writing. Arithmetic. You know what’s also a basic? Civics. Public schools weren’t created to produce compliant test-takers. Leaders like Thomas Jefferson argued that public education was essential to preserving liberty. James Madison […]
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Opinion: Thoughts on students protesting during school hours
Written by Shelley Funke Frommeyer, Kentucky State Senator, District 24 I’ve been troubled by a recent article in LINK nky about student walkouts in our Northern Kentucky schools protesting ICE actions. What stands out most isn’t the topic itself, but the way the piece frames these events with language that feels more like a call […]
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Opinion: Massie in the national spotlight – should Northern Kentucky lend him a hand?
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 […]