Kentucky

The Supreme Court today upheld the use of a three-drug cocktail for execution by lethal injection, ending a de facto moratorium on the practice in place since September. By a 7-to-2 vote, the justices rejected a challenge to the state of Kentucky's use of three chemicals to execute criminals. more >>

Aiming for College, Electoral at Least

By Lucia Graves - Education - March 13, 2008

High school sophomores can't vote on state law, but they can write it. more >>

Senators From Poor States Rank Low on "Poverty Scorecard"

News Desk - March 13, 2008

An analysis released this morning by the Shriver Center showed that in 2007, members of Congress from states with high rates of poverty were "less likely to support anti-poverty measures than other members of Congress.". more >>

Tornadoes Bring Tears and Prayers

By Tim Smart - Nation & World - February 7, 2008

In the end, prayers are about the only thing left after a deadly tornado. more >>

A Challenge to Lethal Injections

By Emma Schwartz - Nation & World - November 3, 2007

Is the level of pain inflicted 'cruel'? more >>

Why Students Don't Vote: Silly Governmental Outreach Events

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - October 5, 2007

No surprise that a mock gubernatorial election doesn't spur student interest in voting. more >>

Kentucky Concedes Thanksgiving Defeat

By Alison Go and Christina Mueller - The Paper Trail - June 15, 2007

How considerate of the University of Kentucky to approve a one-day extension of Thanksgiving break. Officials are eliminating class (which no one attends, anyway) the Wednesday before the holiday, the Kentucky Kernel reports--in theory giving "students time with their family as well as a chance to be better prepared for finals. more >>

Science, Schmience. We'll Make a Museum Anyway

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - June 11, 2007

Look! Is that Fred and Wilma Flintstone cavorting with a robotic velociraptor? Oh, just kidding. It's actually Adam and Eve (of Bible fame)—and, no, you haven't stepped into a tribute to Hanna-Barbera but rather the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Ky. more >>

Rand Paul's Birthday Present to Dad Ron Paul

A Rand Paul for Senate Blimp?

For Ron and Rand Paul, Like Father, Like Son?

Kentucky Republican McConnell Survives Political Battle of His Career

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Obama Leads in Oregon, Clinton in Kentucky

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Supreme Court Permits the Resumption of Lethal Injection Executions