Social Justice

Gov. Andy Beshear has issued posthumous pardons to some Kentuckians jailed for helping Black people escape slavery. He has proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth in the commonwealth, a day he has declared as an executive branch holiday in 2024.

The new version of House Bill 4 requires an auditor to review universities compliance with the legislation.

Many LGBTQ+ couples fast-tracked their wedding plans after Trump’s reelection, citing fears that rights for members of the community could be restricted during his second term.

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear joined health care professionals and activists Wednesday as he signed an executive order he said would restrict conversion therapy in Kentucky.

Davis was ordered to jail for contempt of court after refusing a federal court order to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Groups in both Paducah and Clarksville are planning inclusive celebrations during June, the federally recognized Pride Month.

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have tried and failed to pass bills on both of these issues. 

Only Tennessee and North Dakota had small increases in births from 2022 to 2023, according to a Stateline analysis of provisional federal data on births.

Carver taught successfully for more than a decade and was named Kentucky Teacher of the Year in 2022 before a small contingent in his community ended his career.

One of the most controversial elements of the bill is reference to a definition clearly meant to apply to drag shows.