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johnnyfreeusa @johnnyfreeusa.bsky.social · 1d

It's Opus Dei, The Heritage Foundation, The Federalist Society, Peter Thiel the man who handpicked and groomed Vance, Elon Musk and the oligarchs, it's Leonard Leo, it's the Military Industrial Complex, it's the 6 handpicked conservative Catholic Justices on the bench at SCOTUS. Its Citizens United.

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is threatening to remove Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray from office if he does not resign after the sheriff's third DUI arrest in less than two years. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...

Beshear threatens to remove Kentucky sheriff arrested for third DUI in less than two years

Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray was featured in a recent Courier Journal investigation looking at sheriffs who remained in office despite charges or convictions.

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502mcbride @502mcbride.bsky.social · 9d

Beautiful day on the Kentucky River

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · Sep 9

Caleb Ragland, a Kentucky farmer and president of the American Soybean Association, warns of farm crisis as China has placed zero soybean orders for the upcoming harvest. It’s a departure from typical patterns, where 25% of the U.S. crop goes to China.
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Farmer says ‘we’re in a very dire situation’ ahead of harvest—with zero soybean orders from China, historically the largest buyer

Caleb Ragland says his pleas to the Trump administration have fallen on deaf ears.

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502mcbride @502mcbride.bsky.social · Sep 7

This pisses me off beyond belief

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Andy Beshear @andybeshearky.bsky.social · Sep 4

The @andybeshearpodcast.bsky.social isn't a political podcast – it's a place for Americans to come together for honest, real conversations. 1/2

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear goes national with podcast, the hot format for aspiring politicians

SiriusXM is giving a national boost to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's podcast, announcing it will begin distributing it and host Beshear for a regular call-in show on the satellite radio network.

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Andy Beshear @andybeshearky.bsky.social · Sep 4

The SiriusXM partnership is going to help us connect with more people so we can continue to show folks across our country that we've got a lot more in common than what divides us. 2/2

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Andy Beshear @andybeshearky.bsky.social · Sep 3

In Kentucky, women and families already face challenges when it comes to maternal care. President Trump's cuts to Medicaid – which covers nearly half of all births in our state – will make these services even harder to access. 1/2
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Medicaid cuts threaten rural hospitals — and access to maternity care

MOREHEAD, Ky. - Jacalyn Stuff was nearing the end of her first trimester when doctors at UK St. Claire Regional Medical Center delivered shattering news: her twins were in danger. Then came a second b...

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502mcbride @502mcbride.bsky.social · Sep 1

Is P. Doughboy still missing?

502mcbride @502mcbride.bsky.social · Sep 1

P. Dough and Gill Tea

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · Aug 28

The death toll in the Russian attack on Kyiv has risen to 19. Among them are 4 children.

Tell us more about how Russia wants peace and how you deserve a Nobel, you orange clown!

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · Aug 22

UPDATED
Shelby County prosecutor says KY law treats failure to return library books as a civil offense, making the borrower liable for double the cost.

" ... given the number and value of the books ... it is no small amount, especially for a small town library."

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Library receives donations to replace books church leaders targeted for LGBTQ+ themes • Kentucky Lantern

Nearly $1,000 has been donated to the Shelby County Public Library to replace 16 LGBTQ+ books a local church had recommended to check out and never return.

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · Aug 22

Donors give nearly $1,000 to replace 16 LGBTQ+ books a church had recommended to check out and never return.

“We will use the donated money to replace the books and buy more like them," says Shelby County Public Library director.

By Jack Brammer

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Library receives donations to replace books church leaders targeted for LGBTQ+ themes • Kentucky Lantern

Nearly $1,000 has been donated to the Shelby County Public Library to replace 16 LGBTQ+ books a local church had recommended to check out and never return.

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502mcbride @502mcbride.bsky.social · Aug 21

Too bad it’s not the Crafts and McConnell on that table

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · Aug 21

Republican megadonors Joe and Kelly Craft again joined Central Bank in bidding $10 million on a country ham for charity.

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With Kentucky politicos swarming, country ham auction again raises millions for charity • Kentucky Lantern

Republican megadonors Joe and Kelly Craft again joined Central Bank in bidding $10 million on a country ham for charity.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · Aug 19

Liberace’s ghost fled the Oval Office, saying, “It’s a bit tacky for me.”

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · Aug 15

Conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people, long discredited, could make a comeback.

In Kentucky, Republican lawmakers reinstated controversial practice over Democratic governor’s veto.

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Conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people, long discredited, could make a comeback • Kentucky Lantern

Discredited by the medical community, conversional therapy could be poised for a comeback in the changing legal and political landscape.

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💙Christine Slemmer💙 @slem63.bsky.social · Aug 14

Reminder that the last surge in criminal activity in DC happened on January 6th.

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Making Waves @travelingal.bsky.social · Aug 14

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Kentucky Democrats @kydemocrats.org · Aug 8

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman delivered great news in Murray! $750,000 for the Weaks Senior Citizens Center renovations. "We're making sure our senior citizens can grow older with grace and dignity,” Coleman said.

The center serves 350 meals daily and this will help them continue their great work.

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502mcbride @502mcbride.bsky.social · Jul 28

He probably doesn’t even remember he said it

502mcbride @502mcbride.bsky.social · Jul 24

And what is anyone doing about it?

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petestphil.bsky.social @petestphil.bsky.social · Jul 23

Is Comer Pyle on the Epstein list?

Ed Hirsch @edhirsch.bsky.social · Jul 20

Follow the money and scandals behind James Comer (R-KY)
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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · Jul 22

Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison was sentenced Monday to 33 months in prison & three years of supervised release for his role in a 2020 police raid that killed Breonna Taylor.

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Former police officer involved in Breonna Taylor raid gets 33 months sentence • Kentucky Lantern

Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison was sentenced Monday to 33 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the police raid that killed Breonna Taylor.

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God @thegodpodcast.com · Jul 18

When a network lays off one of America’s greatest satirists, it’s not because he failed. It’s because he succeeded too loudly.

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