Recent Opinion-Editorials:

Who will hold the universities accountable?, Kent Ostrander, 08/07/07
In light of the controversial implementation of domestic partner benefit plans by the University of Kentucky, it’s important that each of us as citizens review the process that led the Board of Trustees to authorize an unconstitutional policy and that has resulted in a great deal of political wrangling.

Stumbo wrong on benefits issue, David Edmunds, 08/02/07
It’s astonishing that Attorney General Stumbo lays blame for the current constitutional crisis at the feet of university trustees. In a July 30 press release, Stumbo blatantly attempts to politicize this critical marriage issue by asserting that Fletcher-appointed trustees are in a majority and responsible for voting through unconstitutional “domestic partner” plans.

Domestic partnership debate hits home, Richard Nelson, 02/19/07
Last July, the University of Louisville ignited a debate over state-sponsored domestic partnerships when it became Kentucky’s first public school to extend marriage-like benefits to unmarried heterosexual and homosexual couples. There’s one little problem, however. Kentucky settled this question in 2004 when it enacted a constitutional amendment prohibiting legal recognition of such relationships. Eighty-five percent of the state’s legislators ultimately voted for it, and it was ratified by a record-breaking 75 percent of Kentucky voters.  

Are B.C. and A.D. P.C. enough?, Martin Cothran, 06/27/06
When the going gets tough, the tough get going—and the not-so-tough start making excuses.  In early April, the Kentucky Department of Education issued its new “Program of Studies,” the state’s unofficial curriculum guide, in which the terms B.C. and A.D. were dropped from date references. 

Pharmacy school vs. LGBT center: Which should our taxes fund?, David Edmunds, 06/27/06
The editorial pages for the past several weeks have been like Chinese water torture — a slow, incessant trickle of rants and name-calling. It seems some would rather see the government officially sanction the political agenda of the gay rights groups than listen to reasonable debate from those subscribing to different convictions.

Internet serves as new playground for pedophiles, Richard Nelson, 04/25/06
Earlier this month, U.S. Congressman Ed Whitfield (R-Hopkinsville) helped bring to light what is lurking in the dark recesses of cyberspace when he held Congressional hearings on the sexual exploitation of children on the Internet.

KEEP's casino proposal is fishy, Richard Nelson, 01/31/06
In their quest to bring casinos to the state, the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) is fishing for a constituency to support their big gambling agenda.  A letter recently sent by KEEP to school board members and local leaders across the state casts plenty of promises and lofty revenue projections.

Questionable campaign contributions cast shadow on KEEP, Richard Nelson, 01/18/06
In the midst of a national political scandal where high-powered lobbyist Jack Abramoff gave millions in campaign donations to Washington political leaders in order to curry votes and political favors, numerous politicians are scurrying to return the tainted money.  Similarly, at least a half-dozen Kentucky legislators have returned recent campaign contributions—not to Abramoff—but to the gambling lobby trying to bring casinos to the state.                 

Are we being lied to again?, Martin Cothran (Special to Community Papers, 01/09/06) 
The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) claims to have found in a recent survey that Kentuckians are in favor of expanded gambling in the state.  But the survey is the polling equivalent of loaded dice.