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The United States Capitol peaks out through fall foliage on Oct. 28, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Kentucky Kernel

COLUMN: How to be a Congressional Republican for dummies

Ethan Wallace, Reporter January 16, 2024

During the era of the Dual-Monarchy, violence was nothing short of routine in the legislative process. Brawn was as necessary for the passage of any action as brain. Mark Twain called it the “customary...

Congressman Andy Barr and President Donald Trump exit the stage together during the make America great again rally on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at Alumni Coliseum in Richmond, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

‘We are going to win, win, win.’ Trump rallies Kentuckians for Barr

Jacob Eads October 13, 2018

It was all about protecting “Kentucky values” Saturday night as President Donald Trump and a slew of incumbent Republicans joined a coliseum of hollering Kentuckians for a campaign rally in the heart...

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2018 is the year for women in politics

September 19, 2018

A surge of female politicians has scorched the way to a possible Congress filled with more women than ever before, and this is the perfect year for it.I believe this surge of women, who ran full-force...

Why cutting corporate taxes will not lead to America’s economic growth

Sydney Nash November 17, 2017

After failing to repeal Obamacare, Republicans in Congress have set their sights on an issue they believe is a sure win: tax reform.Republicans have introduced a tax reform bill, both in the House and...

Thoughts and prayers not enough, America needs gun control now

October 3, 2017

The massacre that happened in Las Vegas was horrific. Over 50 people dead, more than 500 injured. All across the country people are mourning the victims and sending their thoughts and prayers. But thoughts...

Reflection on Trump’s first days

Saadia Akhtar April 27, 2017

This Saturday will mark President Trump’s 100th day in office.The American tradition of judging a president’s first 100 days originates from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s revolutionary actions...

Electoral College disregards direct influence

Dalton Stokes March 30, 2017

The United States of America is a country of the people, for the people and by the people. Those are some of the country’s most heeded words in its history.The Electoral College undermines this notion....

Local finalists for Knight Foundation prize

Lee Mengistu January 22, 2017

Six community projects from Lexington have a chance to win a cut of a $5 million annual prize from the Knight Foundation.Each year, the Knight Foundation distributes a cumulative $5 million to project...

William T. Young Library

Unlocking FERPA

Will Wright November 27, 2016

Behind the Kentucky Kernel’s lawsuit with UK lies a federal law so hotly contested that even the former senator who sponsored the bill has weighed in with his own criticisms.The controversy revolves...

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A Washington, D.C. outsider

By the editorial board October 23, 2016

With no political experience and a background in the church, Nancy Jo Kemper is an unprecedented candidate for the Commonwealth.Kemper is a minister turned democrat looking to represent the sixth congressional...

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