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While McConnell was often able to function as a leader for his Republican colleagues and as a potential source of compromise from Democratic opponents, the senator also represents a facet of our democracy that many Americans lament: congressional leaders working to undercut compromise and cooperation at every turn. Continue reading The Legacy of Senator Mitch McConnell and Implications of His Departure
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With its decision to leave the CPD, the RNC ended more than three decades of bipartisan partnership. Unless Republicans and Democrats can create a compromise that satisfies both parties’ demands, presidential debates, an undeniably important part of the election cycle, may not be held in 2024. Continue reading The 2024 Presidential Debates are Uncertain, Problematic, and Absolutely Necessary
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While he is a strong candidate, Beshear lacks the cult of personality that has been typical of past presidents that have risen from the statehouse. While he has remained popular with many Kentuckians, the national stage will demand more than “Uncle Andy”. Continue reading Does Andy Beshear Have a Path to the Presidency?
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On March 8th of this year, following two years of research, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) finally released its findings on the state of law enforcement in Louisville. Initiated by the 2020 killing of Breonna Taylor and the subsequent protests, the scathing report details the ways in which the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) has consistently violated the fourth amendment rights of suspects … Continue reading DOJ Finds that LMPD “Deprives People of their Rights” and “Unlawfully Discriminates Against Black People”
It is often the case that when the average American is asked about Thurgood Marshall, the only thing that comes to mind is “the first Black Supreme Court Justice”. However, the story of Marshall’s upbringing and thrilling legal career is a deeper and more meaningful account. His life leaves a long legacy of excellence and a never-ending battle for civil rights. Born July 2nd, 1908, … Continue reading The Incredible Life of America’s First Black Supreme Court Justice
When the Kentucky General Assembly proposed an amendment to the Kentucky Constitution removing any inferred right to abortion, many believed that Kentucky would quickly pass the measure. Pro-choice advocates crossed their fingers, hoping Kentuckians would reject the proposal–listed as Amendment 2 on last year’s ballot– and its radically anti-abortion language. When the votes were finally tallied, 52 percent of voters delivered a message in defense … Continue reading Amendment 2 and the Attorney General’s Attempts to Ignore the Voice of the People
Disenfranchisement, or the permanent revocation of a person’s ability to vote, is a punishment written into the very foundations of Kentucky law. The discriminatory clause, a 131-year-old statute in the Commonwealth’s constitution, has a devastating effect on the civil liberties of the more than 240,000 Kentuckians who have been convicted of felonies, as it condemns them to a state of non-citizenry. In playing a political … Continue reading Can Kentucky Afford to Restore Felons’ Right to Vote? It Can’t Afford Not to.
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