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Donald Trump says Republican must be thrown out of Congress ‘ASAP’ The attack marks Trump’s latest move to punish Republican lawmakers who have opposed his agenda.

President Trump again upping his demands surrounding KY Congressman Thomas #Massie.

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Some personal news: I just got named Louisville’s best local writer.

And @thegallerypass.bsky.social got named the third best local blog (not bad for having almost no name recognition and being less than two years old).

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Jury finds Roebling protest journalist guilty of 1 misdemeanor, not guilty of 3 others Covington Police arrested CityBeat photo intern Lucas Griffith during a march on the Roebling Bridge in July. The case has made national headlines and drawn protest from press freedom groups.

A Kentucky jury found a journalist covering a July march across a Cincinnati guilty of a misdemeanor for failing to disperse when police ordered protesters off the bridge, but found the CityBeat photo intern Lucas Griffith not guilty on three other misdemeanor charges.

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KY Politics Insider: Is Cameron leaving US Senate race? Fake news, his camp says “They can’t win this election without Daniel Cameron getting out of the way,” Cameron’s consultant said of a rumor he could leave the race.

Possibly lost in the sauce of this morning's news: Despite a new wave of KY Dems running for Senate in '26, not all the horses may be out of the barn just yet.

There's talk of a very prominent Kentucky horse trainer joining the field.

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Oh goodie, yet another debate over charter schools! You know how that thrills me.

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Oh goodie, yet another debate over charter schools!

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Charter schools in KY aren't dead yet. Supreme Court hears arguments pro and con. • Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments about constitutionality of enjoined charter school law enacted by Republican-controlled legislature in 2022.

"Should we just ignore the nearly two thirds of the voters who do not wish to have taxpayer funds used in this manner?” asks Justice Pamela Goodwine.

Kentucky Supreme Court weighs constitutionality of 2022 charter school law.

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Death Before Detransition: Queer Kentucky's Trans Youth Issue - Queer Kentucky This issue isn’t about policy debates — it’s testimony, resistance, and survival. Kentucky’s trans youth wrote and designed this magazine themselves, speaking directly to their peers and communities. ...

15+ trans youth. 10+ stories. One collective vision of futures worth fighting for. This magazine isn’t just stories — it’s proof that trans youth are here, leading, creating, and demanding a world that sees them.

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ICYMI: I answered several of y’all’s questions in the latest issue of The Gallery Pass!

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#INBOX | Kentucky is on a list of 46 states & territories put on notice by Trump Administration to ‘Remove Gender Ideology Content from Sex Ed Materials’ in their federally-funded Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) educational materials within 60 days, per HHS, through its ACF.

Price of Partying: How Kentucky’s legislature runs on free lunches & receptions Lobbyist spending on free food and drinks for Kentucky legislators has more than doubled over the past five years. What’s behind the increase?

Also Calloway recalling a round of drinks & karaoke hosted by lobbyists at the state House GOP caucus retreat before session.

"The singing was so bad that I felt the need to leave."

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Just one Dem — the one running against Rep. Comer in Kentucky's 1st — showed up at Fancy Farm and faced an overwhelmingly GOP crowd.

“What bothers me is that there weren’t Democrats there showing support. He did a good job, he deserved a big round of applause, and they weren’t there to give it.”

Tis' the season to roast your political enemies fa la la la la

NEW from @thegallerypass.bsky.social: My Fancy Farm 2025 preview.

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If my name were on the ballot in Western Kentucky, you’d see me at Fancy Farm.

If Democrats want to make real inroads beyond our cities, we have to show up. Even when it’s uncomfortable.

The CJ just attached this 339-word gambling disclaimer at the end of their 310-word story on the NuLu goat races.

Fancy Farm 2025 is shaping up to be a Republican free-for-all • Kentucky Lantern This weekend, Kentucky politicians hoping to make an impression with voters will travel to West Kentucky for the annual Fancy Farm Picnic.

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says he has a schedule conflict and will not be attending Fancy Farm this weekend in Graves County.