An unusual thing happened in Frankfort the other day. After years of being in the minority party, Republican House Speaker-elect Jeff Hoover welcomed Democrats to join his eight-member transition team as the GOP assumes leadership status in Kentucky's state...

Could you imagine taking a trip that lasted much longer than it was supposed to, in uncomfortable seats and when you arrived at your destination, you had no place to stay? That's the story of the Pilgrims and their voyage on the Mayflower nearly 400 years ago....

As our nation emerges from perhaps the most bewildering and exhausting election we have ever endured, one thing has become abundantly clear: we are an angry and divided people. The toxic ethos of this election is much more than a referendum on the culture of politics;...

Donald Trump’s victory sparked protests in major cities with chants of “Not My President” and “Love Trumps Hate.” Some of the protest has gotten vile; one sign photographed at an organized protest read, “Rape Melania.” This...

Last week, Cornell University students held a cry-in event on campus in response to the election results. So what happens at a cry-in? According to their Facebook page, attendees were encouraged to wear black and hold each other and cry. The Cornell Daily Sun, said...

The aftermath of the 2016 presidential election has been fascinating, but it has not always been pleasant. As media outlets scramble to comprehend Donald Trump’s victory, several parts of America have been submerged in anger and unrest at the president-elect....

On Tuesday, American voters waged a quiet revolution at the ballot box and took back the idea of government by the consent of the governed. Pollsters and media pundits were off target and Donald Trump was elected our 45th president against the odds. Here's a...

The political ads are everywhere as election day approaches.  Ever wonder why the ads are the way they are?  One political scientist says the advertisers are giving the audience what they want. Dr. Stephen Voss, a professor at the University of Kentucky,...

Democrats dominate the Kentucky state House by a 53-47 margin—an chamber they've held for 95 straight years. This makes Kentucky the last remaining state House in the South controlled by Democrats. That could all change tomorrow if the voter anger we've...

The ads for male enhancement products used to leave adults blushing during televised sports.  If you saw the political commercials during the World Series you know the game has changed.  The Cubs and the Indians were desperate to win, but not as desperate as...