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Now that’s rich: UK administration chides defunct University Senate on access to public records

by Amye Bensenhaver
September 25, 2024

"A 'one size fits all' approach to open government law can yield unexpected and unwelcome outcomes for public servants wrestling with the tension created by statutory duty, on the one hand, and fear of retaliation in the workplace, on the other," writes Amye Bensenhaver.

Interest in Jennie Stuart’s future drives questions about openness

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 22, 2024

Kentucky's sunshine laws don't appear to apply to Jennie Stuart Health because it is a private, nonprofit organization.

Commentary: Kentucky university presidents grovel to systemic racism

by Teri Carter
September 19, 2024

Leaders of Kentucky universities cowered in the face of systemic racism and GOP opposition to diversity, equity and inclusion, writes Teri Carter for Kentucky Lantern.

Op-Ed: Every Kentuckian can (and should) act during and after Suicide Prevention Month

by Dr. Sarah Geegan, Dr. Lindsay Jasinski and Dr. Julie Cerel
September 19, 2024

Commentary: The human side of canvassing in a small town

by Sarah Melotte
September 16, 2024

What would a stronger democracy look like in rural America?

by Julia Tilton
September 15, 2024

The Daily Yonder asked rural scholars and organizers to envision how we might get to a democracy that better engages and represents the needs of rural people and places. Here’s what they said.

Day by day, Hopkinsville man counters online noise with music

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 15, 2024

For more than a year, Thomas Whitlock has been sharing a "Song of the Day" with a small but loyal group of followers who look forward to his rhythm and blues picks.

Commentary: Breathitt County, JD, and Me

by Dee Davis
September 4, 2024

You hear a lot of stories about Kentucky’s “Bloody Breathitt.”

Farewell to C. Ray Hall, a modest man and fine writer

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 25, 2024

Hall, who grew up in Cadiz, was long admired as one of the best newspaper feature writers in Kentucky.

Commentary: You call that conservative?

by Jamie Lucke
August 11, 2024

The price tags on legislation — known as fiscal notes — have largely been removed from public view, writes Kentucky Lantern editor Jamie Lucke.

Curtailing screen time in these Hopkinsville places

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 11, 2024

Here are some analog-world pursuits, things that are better without a smartphone.

Al Cross: Auditions on the national and Kentucky stage

by Al Cross
August 7, 2024

Following the Fancy Farm Picnic and Gov. Andy Beshear being passed up for vice president on the Harris ticket, columnist Al Cross takes a look at the prospects for several leading politicians in Kentucky.