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Apparently the University of the Cumberlands is receiving $1.2 million in federal funds. (more) One funding request to the University of the Cumberlands is pending review by the Kentucky Supreme Court. Former Governor Fletcher (R) requested that Kentucky courts decide the legality of nearly $11 million dollars in state funding. Each ruling against the University receiving the funds has ...
United We Stand - 5:28 a.m.
Click to enlarge Here is some interesting analysis and information about the Kentucky Census from our allies at Southern Echo . Download the below PDF documents for more information, including a large version of the above map that is readable. Red areas of the above map indicate parts of the state that the US Census Bureau considers "Hard to Count." 1. ...
KFTC Blog - Thu 9:51 a.m. - 4 clicks 
I don't know about you, but I'm tired of seeing conservative "Democrats" like Ben Nelson continue to derail the progressive agenda in Washington, DC. And sending another Ben Nelson to the United State Senate isn't my idea of change. Kentucky Democrats, Liberals, Progressives and Independents have a choice: we can either (1) send Dan Mongiardo to the Senate and watch him shill for King Coal ,...
Barefoot and Progressive - Tue 12:39 p.m. - 5 clicks
Tobacco is dying (along with it's smokers). Coal is on the way out (unless we find the magic "clean" kind). Mountaintop removal is destroying everything in its path. "Adventure tourism" is.... well, it's fucking stupid . And meth is destroying every young person caught in between who doesn't escape to some other part of the state/country. Which begs the question: is there a solution to Kentu...
Barefoot and Progressive - Tue 2:55 a.m. - 4 clicks
The short film Young Black Voter traces the personal journey of aspiring Kentucky filmmaker Lavel White from a self-described disengaged youth—who occasionally committed petty crimes—to a hopeful young adult, actively involved in the political process and community issues. This is a production of KET and Making Connections Louisville, made possible with support from the ITVS Vote Demo...
KFTC Blog - Mon 8:59 p.m. - 6 clicks
Failed developer Dudley Webb is really good at building (or not building) epic failures that ultimately turn into blights for the city of Lexington and have to be bailed out with their tax dollars. On the other hand, successful developers/businessmen like Jim Gray actually build projects that not only create real jobs (not Fraggle jobs ), but actually add value to society. Like this one : ...
Barefoot and Progressive - Mon 3:56 p.m. - 4 clicks
There were three strong energy/coal related Op-eds in the Lexington Herald-Leader today. If you missed them, check them out online. Costly King Coal, by Mick McCoy Solar payback in Kentucky, by Matthew Partymiller A renewed source of renewable energy, by Greg Kocher ...
KFTC Blog - Mon 3:01 p.m. - 11 clicks
I've written extensively on how Steve Beshear's administration has been completely eff'd up by Larry Hayes. And today, journalist extraordinaire John Cheves sheds a bit more light on the matter: FRANKFORT — Gov. Steve Beshear hopes to lure a major employer to a small Hardin County community where two of his cabinet members — acting Economic Development Secretary Larry Hayes and Transportation...
Barefoot and Progressive - Mon 3:01 p.m. - 6 clicks
In an attempt to share more of the stories from former felons across the Commonwealth, we’re presenting a series of short interviews every few weeks on our blog. "I've lived a lot of places in my life," says KFTC member and new former felon spokesperson Jim Shepard. "All over the US, really; but my family is from Hazard, I've lived here for the last five years, and I'm planning o...
KFTC Blog - Mon 12:03 p.m. - 8 clicks
Recently more than a dozen local KFTC chapter leaders converged in Frankfort for a “Build Power, Build Chapters” training. Leaders from Central Kentucky, Madison County, Jefferson County, where there are strong local chapters, came together to share their work and learn from each other. KFTC members from Frankfort and Northern Kentucky also joined for the day to learn how to bu...
KFTC Blog - Mon 12:03 p.m. - 5 clicks
Seriously, what is with this guy? In 2007, Ben was the bluest of Blue Dogs, poking me in the chest and such, winning the Most Spineless KY Democrat Rootie. Then in 2008, Ben was just phenomenal. On mountaintop removal, Iraq, FISA, endorsing Barack Obama early... it was just night and day. But last Friday, Ben Chandler took what is probably his boldest move yet, voting for the American Clean Ene...
Barefoot and Progressive - Mon 12:02 p.m. - 8 clicks
Let's try to see Kim Geveden call him an elite effete pussy... Many of my friends, supporters and colleagues have asked for my opinion regarding the Democratic primary for the 2010 United States Senate seat for Jim Bunning's seat. This is a particularly tough question because currently we have two talented, well-liked Democrats running. I am endorsing Jack Conway for three specific reasons: ...
Barefoot and Progressive - Jun 29 - 3 clicks
Ken Pagano (pictured) , the pastor of the New Bethel Church in Louisville, is passionate about gun rights. He shoots regularly at the local firing range, and his sermon two weeks ago was on “ God, Guns, Gospel and Geometry. ” Saturday night, he is inviting his congregation of 150 and others to wear or carry their firearms into the sanctuary to “celebrate our rights as Americans!” as a pro...
United We Stand - Jun 26 - 5 clicks
Funny, according to the insurance companies that finance Mitch McConnell's political career, everything is puppies and rainbows in Kentucky. Looks like reality and its liberal bias strikes again... (REMINDER: call Yarmuth and Chandler and get them on the record where they stand on the public option) KENTUCKIANS CAN’T AFFORD THE STATUS QUO Roughly 2.4 million people in Kentucky get h...
Barefoot and Progressive - Jun 26 - 4 clicks
Barry Hussein yesterday announced the 2009/10 WHITE HOUSE FELLOWS and two of the selected have Kentucky ties! Kellee James, 32. Hometown: Chicago, IL . Kellee James is an Economist at the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX). Her responsibilities include research, state-level public policy outreach and business development at the United States’ first greenhouse gas emissions exchange and cap-and-trad...
Barefoot and Progressive - Jun 26 - 3 clicks
The vote is happening today on H.R. 2454, and Ben Chandler is a swing vote. We either fight global warming by leading the world, or.... what Twain said. Tell him there's a Rootie in it for him! CALL NOW!!! Ben Chandler Phone: (202)-225-4706 ...
Barefoot and Progressive - Jun 26 - 4 clicks
It sounds crazy, doesn't it? Kentucky has a $1 billion budget deficit. Instead of passing sound reforms to our tax and revenue system — reforms that tax policy groups and economists recommend, even and especially during a recession — our elected officials decided to pass more random and thoughtless tax breaks. We still have a broken system, and now we'll have deeper cuts to th...
KFTC Blog - Jun 26 - 6 clicks
At a time when Kentucky must have a special Legislative session to address a $996 million budget shortfall, the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED) today released a report, The Impact of Coal on the Kentucky State Budget , showing that in 2006 the state budget had a net impact loss of $115 million from the coal industry operating in Kentucky. ...
KFTC Blog - Jun 26 - 5 clicks
Our health care system is a horrible joke, and despite the fact that Barack Obama is ready to take us a step towards sanity with real health care reform (which 80% of the public supports), some within the Democratic Party are trying to cut him at the knees before it even begins. We NEED a public option, or else whatever reform we get is going to be a worthless failure. What can Kentuckians do? We...
Barefoot and Progressive - Jun 25 - 4 clicks
Where are the Ghostbusters now? BILL MURRAY (Dr. Peter Venkman) One of the early "Saturday Night Live" stars, Murray, now 58, has worked with director Wes Anderson on "Rushmore," "The Royal Tenenbaums," "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou" and "The Darjeeling Limited." He received a Best Actor Oscar nomination for "Lost in Translation," directed by Sofia Coppola, and recently completed productio...
Kentucky Democrat - Jun 24 - 5 clicks
Kentucky had more than 9,000 "clean energy jobs" in 2007, a new report by the Pew Charitable Trust found. Kentucky also had a clean energy job growth rate nearly triple the overall state job rate growth rate for the 10-year period 1998-2007. Pew said it counted actual jobs rather than making estimates — from companies and investments aimed at developing clean, renewable sources of energy...
KFTC Blog - Jun 23 - 10 clicks
Could someone look at Lexington area hospital nursing staffing levels? Aren't they all non-profit too? Are any union? ...
Team 651 - Jun 19 - 6 clicks
Per Jeff Goodman's blog on FOX Sports , Jodie Meeks will stay in the draft. Kentucky guard Jodie Meeks has decided to bypass his final season in college and will remain in the NBA Draft. According to sources close to the situation, the 6-foot-4, 210-pound guard made the decision on Monday morning – hours prior to the deadline for underclassmen to withdraw from the June 25 NBA Draft. Meeks’ retu...
Kentucky Democrat - Jun 15 - 3 clicks
With an election year just around the corner (2010), it is all but certain that Kentucky lawmakers will file anti-gay legislation in a misguided attempt to appeal to their conservative base in order to get elected again. During the last election year, Kentucky House members filed legislation to prevent Kentucky public institutions from offering domestic-partner benefits. That wasn't even...
United We Stand - Jun 3 - 4 clicks
Though such legislation always dies in the Kentucky Senate, other school districts see the need for anti-gay bullying rules and/or laws. Just last year former Senator Ernesto Scorsone tried to force the issue in the Kentucky Senate. Lawmakers have passed legislation related to school bullying since 2005, but it has yet to ever receive a hearing in a Kentucky Senate Committee. STORY: ...
United We Stand - Jun 2 - 3 clicks
http://www.accountablerecovery.org/states/kentucky The above link will help. ...
Team 651 - May 27 - 4 clicks
Like Kentucky Equality Federation, Equality Utah has been around for about 5 years, has a large following, and is use to spinning major defeats into mini-victories. Utah is as conservative as Kentucky , and every inch of victory is hard fought ; but after 4 years as the head of the successful non-profit, their executive director is leaving. Teary-eyed mourning and a black countdown paper...
United We Stand - May 26 - 6 clicks
The California Supreme Court ruling on the legality on Prop 8 is scheduled for tomorrow, but Kentucky has higher mountains to climb..... LGBTI people can still be fired simply because of their sexual orientation or gender identity! In addition to answering that legal question, however, the seven-member court is expected to address the legal status of some 18,000 same-sex couples who ...
United We Stand - May 26 - 10 clicks
Kentucky Equality Federation applauds Rep. Stewart and Rep. McGregor for filing the Equal Housing and Employment Act (EHEA) in the State of Ohio House of Representatives (HB 176) to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Like Kentucky, Ohio has seen this bill many times but it always fails to pass; come on LGBTI Ohioans, unite and fight! QueerC...
United We Stand - May 14 - 2 clicks
