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Democratic candidates are channeling late-night infomercials

WASHINGTON – A four-word phrase common on late-night television, exclaimed by announcers giddy about their offers: “Buy this…

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GOP must vote to stop Trump’s attempt to undermine Congress’ power

WASHINGTON – In February 2016, while Donald Trump was busy sweeping the Republican presidential field, Sen. Mike Lee,…

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Bigoted anti-choice statement a new low

An invective hurled at school-choice supporters by Rep. Kelly Flood, D-Lexington, during a recent legislative committee hearing to…

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This Lent, don’t give Catholic bishops a dime

WASHINGTON – On Ash Wednesday, the holy season of Lent began – and so did the annual fundraising…

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Time to crack down on anti-vax campaigns

For years, doctors have steadfastly debunked the unfounded claims against inoculation for measles. Yet false beliefs that the…

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Might the Democratic push for reparations benefit Trump?

WASHINGTON – Tiptoeing along the edge of caricature, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren says: Native Americans should be “at…

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Craft poised to make Kentucky history

President Donald Trump made a wise choice in tapping Kentucky’s Kelly Craft as his new nominee for U.S.…

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Once again, Trump sides with dictator over U.S. intelligence

WASHINGTON – If he were alive today, Mark Twain might say the following: “There’s lies, damned lies –…

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Transparency again under attack in Kentucky

In a shocking effort by the Kentucky General Assembly to undermine government transparency and accountability, Rep. Jason Petrie,…

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So, Schultz would spoil the splendor of today’s party duopoly?

WASHINGTON – As an upbeat Howard Schultz tucked into lunch here recently, he was having a good week…