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Cowardice vs. bravery
The Coward of the Month Award goes to our local congressman. From the CJ: The only Kentucky Democrat in U.S. Congress was among the party’s contingent who voted in favor of a resolution aimed at “honoring the life and legacy” of controversial conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed Sept. 10 at a public…
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The image speaks for itself
Colbert and Kimmel are cancelled because con men, liars and criminals now run the country. And the blame originates with Rupert Murdoch and Fox News, who have done more damage to this country than anyone else.
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Louisville Jews, Palestinians unite in humanitarian effort
A message from members of the Louisville Jewish and Palestinian communities. Via the Courier Journal: Jewish and Palestinian Louisvillians have united to urge all our Kentucky Congressmen to support H.R. 3565, the “Block the Bombs Act.” We stand together in our shared commitment to human dignity, democracy and moral accountability. H.R. 3565 places temporary, targeted restrictions on…
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A message from Louisville SURJ
Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice has this message for you: It’s happening here. Our Louisville neighbors are being detained by ICE. After playing a game of pick-up soccer with friends. After a routine check in about their status. As they work a job that takes taxes out of their wages.The immigrant and refugee families who have…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 11
The impact of Sept. 11, 2001; political violence; the Epstein files; political loyalty; a day in the country and four days of music. Some of the things we discuss in this episode: A very Massie Christmas: Click here for some things Charlie Kirk said during his lifetime. From the Guardian. Click here for a brief…
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Resources to help our immigrant neighbors
The senile, incontinent Orange TACO and his ICE Barbie (pictured above) are planning to move more of their incel pseudo-Gestapo agents into more American cities, so it’s important for all of us in Kentucky to have a list of organizations that can help us defy their authoritarian actions. Know your rights, and the rights of…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 10
Are you ready for the country? Entertained in the city. Political activity (or lack thereof) in the state. And worried for the nation. Some of the things we discuss in this podcast. Cicada brood XIV: CBS News White House correspondent freaks out over Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce engagement. Things to see at our new neighbor, Bernheim…
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More mush from MAGAt’s favorite Democratic mayor
The CJ has this to say about Louisville’s mayor: Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg is quick to tout the city’s improving crime rate — in two separate instances during a recent press conference, he noted homicides and nonfatal shootings this year have dropped by more than 30% compared to the same point in 2024. But that doesn’t…
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Are we becoming a nation of ‘good Germans’
Common Dreams gives us this historical reminder, linking it to the United States today: By the end of 1933, Hitler had largely neutered Germany’s free press; not by market competition, but by bankrupting writers and outlets with libel lawsuits, unleashing police raids for “slander” claims, vigilante “Brownshirt” militia violence against reporters, arrests of publishers for…
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MAGAt wallows in more hate
Republicans offer a new Trump wannabe in the race for the U.S. Senate. From the Herald Leader: U.S. Senate candidate Nate Morris’ biggest policy proposal is also one that divides him from his GOP competition and comes with a big warning label from conservative economists. The first-time candidate wants to halt all legal immigration into…
