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Category: Commentaries
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Failed attempt to allow legislature to call itself into session was an attempt grab power from the governor
The Kentucky legislature has adjourned for the year. During its sixty-day session, it considered a constitutional amendment that would have allowed the legislature to call itself into session, a power now vested solely with the governor. It has been noted that the voters turned down a similar proposal in 2022, and the sponsors of the…
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A critical look at the charter schools amendment on the ballot this November in Kentucky
The Kentucky legislature has approved placing a proposal to change the Kentucky Constitution on the November ballot. This proposed amendment would allow the General Assembly to provide funds for charter schools; the complete amendment reads as follows: [all bolding and underlining in original] AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of…
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‘Thirteen Tears’ — Rachel Scott’s story
Rachel Scott was having lunch with a friend outside Columbine High School on April 20, 1999 when classmates Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris approached and fired several gunshots, wounding them. As Rachel tried to crawl away, Harris lifted her by her hair and asked, “Do you believe in God?” “You know I do,” she answered.…
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Winchester . . . “the definition of small-town America”
In our latest Voices of Winchester podcast, I sat down with Adam Kidd to discuss the past, present, and future of downtown Winchester. We talked about the restoration of downtown buildings, the high-side renovation project, the problem of the lack of affordable housing in Winchester, the vision of former city manager Mike Flynn, Adam’s vision…
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If someone says women were given the vote, just slap ‘em
In a letter dated March 31, 1776, Abigail Adams wrote to her husband John (who was meeting with the Continental Congress at the time and who would become the second president in 1797) encouraging him on behalf of the women of America. She wrote: “I long to hear that you have declared an independency. And,…
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Reason to believe: Is Christianity compatible with science?
Mary Lou was old and wise, young at heart and sharp as a tack. She grew up poor in the Appalachian Mountains during the Great Depression, but was well-read and took classes at the University of Kentucky in her eighth decade. Hers was no ordinary life. She lived in Georgia, California and Oregon, and her…
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We can’t afford to put this off: The time is now to get moving on the ‘High Side’ project
Nearly a year ago, in May of last year, I attended a public meeting in which Palmer Engineering presented two plans for the rehabilitation of the block of Main Street stretching from Lexington Avenue to Broadway. Although the focus of most folks was on the “high side” of the street, the plans addressed both sides…
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SCOTUS ruling on Colorado ballot issue was an overreach
On March 4th, the Supreme Court of the United States issues its decision regarding Donald J. Trump, Petitioner v. Norma Anderson, et al. The question was whether a state has the authority to remove the name of a presidential candidate form its primary ballot under provisions of the U.S. Constitution, Section 3 of the Fourteenth…
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We’ve been invaded!
Everyone has surely noticed by now. It began quietly decades ago and progressed slowly for many years. By way of nearly exponential growth, the invasion of these white trees first became evident here about four or five years ago. This spring the display has been awesome. If you’ve driven around the county, you may have gotten…
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Donations for new war memorial pass the halfway point
The proposed Korea/WWII memorial in downtown Winchester to honor Clark County servicepeople who gave their lives for their country has surpassed an important milestone. On March 20th the Clark County Veterans Council was notified that it was the recipient of a $100,000 grant from the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, putting the fundraising efforts above…