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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 7m

As if we needed another reason to love Barbara Kingsolver ...

‘Demon Copperhead’ author lays foundation for women in Appalachia to beat addiction.

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‘Demon Copperhead’ author lays foundation for women in Appalachia to beat addiction • Kentucky Lantern

Author Barbara Kingsolver puts royalties from "Demon Copperhead" into recovery residence for women in Appalachia.

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 10m

Commentary by Keith Elston, Kentucky Youth Law Project

Constitution does not protect malpractice, fraud or conversion therapy.

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Constitution does not protect malpractice, fraud or conversion therapy • Kentucky Lantern

Conversion therapy — discredited by medical groups — is not protected by constitutional protections for speech.

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 1h

Live premiere tonight at the Kentucky Theatre.
"Lexington: 250 Years" will begin airing statewide next Monday, Oct. 20, on KET.
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Lexington's history chronicled in new KET documentary series • Kentucky Lantern

“Lexington: 250 Years,” a KET documentary about Lexington’s history, will premiere live in Lexington before airing statewide on KET Oct. 20.

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 23h

Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths.
Journalism is a right and a pillar upholding “the edifice of our societies” that must be protected and defended, he said.
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Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.

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David DeWitt @daviddewitt.bsky.social · 3d

Oh look, the billionaire who sponsored JD Vance's political career. This all sounds very normal and not completely unhinged: "Inside billionaire Peter Thiel’s private lectures: Warnings of ‘the Antichrist’ and U.S. destruction." www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

Inside billionaire Peter Thiel’s private lectures: Warnings of ‘the Antichrist’ and U.S. destruction

In leaked recordings of private lectures by tech billionaire Peter Thiel he argued that “the Antichrist” is likely to take the form of a critic of technology.

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 2d

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‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown kentuckylantern.com/2025/10/10/r...

‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown • Kentucky Lantern

Trump administration says it has begun mass layoffs of federal employees, a step not taken during other government shutdowns.

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WKMS @wkmsfm.bsky.social · 3d

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is joining Democratic state officials in a legal action against President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in U.S. cities and calling on Republican governors to also speak out against what Beshear called “political stunts.” via @kentuckylantern.com

Beshear denounces Trump’s ‘un-American’ deployment of military to U.S. cities

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is joining Democratic state officials in a legal action against President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in U.S. cities and calling on Republican…

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Brian Lyman @brianlyman.bsky.social · 3d

I could diagnose and fix some engine problems on a car built 20 years ago. I really can’t today.

John Gramlich @johngramlich.bsky.social · 3d

Americans who never attended college are about twice as likely as those with a postgraduate degree to say they could fix a problem with a car's engine.

New @pewresearch.org survey looks at various practical tasks that Americans say they can and can't do.

Navigate with a compass? Fix a car engine? What Americans say they can (and can’t) do

Most Americans express confidence in their ability to do various practical tasks, but they are much less confident in their ability to do other tasks that require more specialized knowledge.

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 3d

Tom Loftus reports Kentucky GOP has raised $4.2 million from just 21 donors to expand its state HQ, known as the Mitch McConnell Building.

Bean Suntory and Boeing gave big over the summer.

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Kentucky GOP raises $4.2 million from just 21 donors to expand Mitch McConnell Building • Kentucky Lantern

Two big gifts from special interests bring to $4.2 million the amount raised to expand Kentucky GOP headquarters, known as the Mitch McConnell Building.

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Galen Bacharier @galenb.bsky.social · 3d

Amid Helene recovery, western NC leaders let themselves dream big on housing, transportation
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Western NC leaders dream big on housing and transit post-Helene • NC Newsline

During a one-year anniversary summit, regional leaders made it clear they don’t want to merely return to the status quo after the storm.

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Tom Eblen @tomeblen.com · 3d

Gov. Andy Beshear: “This is something that no other president has ever done. And there’s a reason. It’s unlawful and it’s wrong. And I’m going to do everything I can to stand up to it.” @jamielucke.bsky.social @kentuckylantern.com

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Beshear denounces Trump's 'un-American' deployment of military to U.S. cities • Kentucky Lantern

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins Democratic state officials in a legal action against President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in U.S. cities.

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 3d

Newly released child killer jailed in Florida, appears headed back to Kentucky.

Ronald Exantus, 42, was arrested and charged with failing to register as a felon, a requirement of Florida law.

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Newly released child killer jailed in Florida, appears headed back to Kentucky • Kentucky Lantern

The child killer whose Oct. 1 release from a Kentucky prison sparked outrage on social media and criticism by the Trump White House is back in custody.

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WKMS @wkmsfm.bsky.social · 3d

Kentucky independent pharmacists are hailing a decision by Attorney General Russell Coleman they say greenlights the state’s ability to fully enforce a new law meant to restrict pharmacy benefit managers from steering business to their own chains. via @kentuckylantern.com

Independent pharmacies wait for Beshear administration to enforce new law after AG ruling

Kentucky attorney general says state can restrict pharmacy benefit managers from steering business to their own chains

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David DeWitt @daviddewitt.bsky.social · 4d

This is one of the best, most comprehensive news articles about the Ohio earthworks I've ever seen. Please give it a read. There's so much great knowledge in here; stuff every Ohioan should take pride in about our home state and the astonishing history here we ought to revere.

Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 4d

Ancient earthworks in Newark, Ohio, were made a World Heritage site. Some celebrated, but for others it was a source of cultural conflict ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/09/t...

The world celebrated Ohio's most important cultural site. Like so much else, that's controversial • Ohio Capital Journal

Ancient earthworks in Newark, Ohio, were made a World Heritage site. Some celebrated, but for others it was a source of cultural conflict.

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Arizona Mirror @azmirror.com · 3d

The UA faculty senate’s resolution calls for the school and the board of regents to “reject any similar proposal compromising the mission, values and independence of the University.”

story via @azluminaria.org

UA faculty say Trump's funding deal is 'extortion,' as university leadership mulls whether to comply

As opposition mounts from faculty, students and state leaders, University of Arizona officials are assuring the public that “no decisions have been made” on whether to sign a pledge to align with Pres...

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 3d

KY Gov. Andy Beshear joins legal action against President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in U.S. cities and calls on GOP governors to speak out against “un-American ... political stunts.”
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Beshear denounces Trump's 'un-American' deployment of military to U.S. cities • Kentucky Lantern

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins Democratic state officials in a legal action against President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in U.S. cities.

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 4d

Majorities disapprove of RFK Jr. performance, doubt autism-Tylenol claims, KFF poll finds.
Faith in CDC also slipping.
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Majorities disapprove of RFK Jr. performance, doubt autism-Tylenol claims, KFF poll finds • Kentucky Lantern

Most Americans disapprove of U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s job performance and the evolving federal vaccine policy, finds a KFF poll.

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 4d

KY's independent pharmacies wait for Beshear administration to act on new law after attorney general finds it is enforceable.

State can restrict pharmacy benefit managers from steering business to their own chains, says AG Russell Coleman.

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Independent pharmacies wait for Beshear administration to enforce new law after AG ruling • Kentucky Lantern

Kentucky pharmacists hail attorney general ruling greenlighting tighter regulation of drug industry middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs.

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 4d

Oldham County board unanimously rejects off-campus Bible classes during school day
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Oldham County board unanimously rejects off-campus Bible classes during school day • Kentucky Lantern

Oldham County school board unanimously rejects an Ohio-based nonprofit’s proposal to offer off-campus Bible-based character education during the school day.

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Rep. Morgan McGarvey @repmcgarvey.bsky.social · 4d

My constituent Ann relies on the ACA to keep herself and her family healthy — but she works two jobs to make ends meet.

She's terrified of what happens if Republicans let the ACA credits expire. She doesn't know if she'll be insured in 2026.

This is why we're in DC fighting.

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 4d

Shutdown day eight: Congress standoff unchanged as first missed federal payday nears
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Shutdown day eight: Congress standoff unchanged as first missed federal payday nears • Kentucky Lantern

Congress has just one week to break the stalemate and fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck of the shutdown.

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 4d

US House GOP delays seating Rep.-elect Grijalva, potential deciding vote on Epstein petition kentuckylantern.com/2025/10/08/u...

US House GOP delays seating Rep.-elect Grijalva, potential deciding vote on Epstein petition • Kentucky Lantern

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats failed again Wednesday to force Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva. Johnson has said he’s holding off on swearing in Grijalva — an Arizona D...

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 4d

In New Hampshire visit, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear plays coy on 2028 plans.
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In New Hampshire visit, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear plays coy on 2028 plans • Kentucky Lantern

Of a presidential campaign in 2028, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in New Hampshire says “I'll sit down with my family and we'll see.”

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 4d

New Superintendent Brian Yearwood touches on a wide range of issues facing the Jefferson County Public Schools in an appearance before the Louisville Forum.
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Louisville school chief vows to tackle $180M deficit without ‘shortchanging our children’ • Kentucky Lantern

Brian Yearwood, the new superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools, outlines his plans to improve Kentucky’s largest school system.

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 5d

In Nashville, immigration sweeps deter crime victims from coming forward
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In Nashville, immigration sweeps deter crime victims from coming forward • Tennessee Lookout

The Trump administration's immigration crackdowns have created new barriers to criminal justice and community safety, Nashville officials say.

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