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After a Texas law recently brought abortion back into the national spotlight, legislation in Kentucky has been recently prefiled to do the opposite — protect Roe v. Wade in the
More than a dozen community members attended the Hardin County Schools board meeting to discuss critical race theory. This included a news conference before the meeting by Hardin County Parents for Education, an organization recently founded by Michelle Smith. With a small group livestreaming, Smith, Angel Headden and Rep. Nancy Tate, R-BranÂdenÂburg, spoke about critical race theory. Statements were read from Pastor Jerry Westerfield, senior pastor at Bethesda House of Mercy in Elizabethtown, and Rep. Joseph Fischer, R-Fort Thomas. According to the Encyclopedia of Britannica, critical ...
A record number of anti-transgender bills relating to school sports were filed in 36 states in 2021. Author: Paula Vasan (WHAS 11) Published: 6:47 PM EDT July 13, 2021 Updated: 12:05 AM EDT July 14, 2021 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky lawmaker filed a bill in June that would ban transgender female students from participating in school sports. It comes amid a record number of similar bills focused on transgender youth nationwide. For 23-year-old Cat Runner, rock climbing isn't just a hobby. It's self care. “There’s a fluidity and a body coo...
By TOM LATEK Kentucky Today Jun 30, 2021 6 hrs ago Rep. Josh Bray is crafting legislation to make Kentucky a Second Amendment Santuary State. (LRC photo) LRC Public Information FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) â Kentucky would become a Second Amendment sanctuary state if legislation being proposed for the 2022 General Assembly is enacted. The measure, which will be sponsored by Rep. Josh Bray, R-Mt. Vernon, would bar state and local law enforcement agencies from enforcing federal restrictions on the Second Amendmentâs right to bear arms. It would a...
The theory is an academic study that explores how racism is ingrained in various institutions, lifting up white people and creating barriers for people of color. Scholars say the theory is not generally taught in K-12 schools but is sometimes offered at the collegiate level. Larry Hammond, superintendent of Gallatin County Schools, confirmed the board's vote but declined further comment. Board members Rebecca Burgett, Hargis Davis, Amanda Dunavent and Chuck Toler passed the motion; board member Sonya Giles was absent Tuesday evening. None of the board members responded to The Enquirer's requ...