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Forward Kentucky Published September 24

The Wrap for Thursday, 9/24

Scan for things you missed, then click to read them

Forward Kentucky Published September 24

Rural voters believe the economy is worse now than before Trump’s second term

And rural approval of Trump has dropped from 56% to 48%

Forward Kentucky Published September 24

How White Supremacy keeps the working class divided

America’s economic elites have repeatedly used racial hierarchy to prevent Black and white workers from building power together.

Forward Kentucky Published September 24

Once again: Revenue growth through tax cuts is a mirage

And it’s a dangerous bet with long-term damage to our commonwealth

Forward Kentucky Published September 24

‘Go and Do Likewise:’ Beshear’s book touts Christian values (except when it comes to Bevin)

An insightful review by Linda Blackford

Forward Kentucky Published September 24

Mitch is Back? Bevin’s Out – w/Prof. Josh Douglas and Chelsea Kirk

Aaron, Chris & Kim cover whether Bevin's in jail & Mitch is ☠️ (for one last time?), then we meet a great Clark/Fayette House candidate, Chelsea Kirk for KY House District 73 and finally get Professor Joshua Douglas' take on the USPS SCOTUS decision. Join us on this week's…

Forward Kentucky Published September 24

Most voters support impeaching Hegseth over Iran war, poll finds

Recent UN reports accusing the US of war crimes specifically called out the defense secretary as bearing responsibility.

Forward Kentucky Published September 22

The Wrap for Tuesday, 9/22

Forward Kentucky Published September 22

Medical groups, patients sue Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements

Including patients from Kentucky

Forward Kentucky Published September 22

Beshear says McConnell’s return shows why the Senate Is “broken”

“I still have concerns, and I think anybody who actually watches the video [of McConnell] has concerns,” Beshear said.

Forward Kentucky Published September 22

Dembo campaign says AI used in Trump-linked PAC attack ad

Will ask PAC to take down the ad, since it breaks the law.

Forward Kentucky Published September 22

Russian journalists sound the alarm on Trump’s media ban

It happened there. It’s happening here.

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