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Immigrants like me are often entrepreneurs. But we face the biggest hurdles to success.

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Immigrants like me are often entrepreneurs. But we face the biggest hurdles to success.

Our Voices, Part 2: Economic opportunity is often elusive for marginalized communities

Op-Ed

Our Voices, Part 2: Economic opportunity is often elusive for marginalized communities

No matter how smart or hard-working, racism makes the American dream a myth for many

Op-Ed

No matter how smart or hard-working, racism makes the American dream a myth for many

My bosses wanted to demean a Black woman, but I changed the narrative

Op-Ed

My bosses wanted to demean a Black woman, but I changed the narrative

Hispanic immigrants fill vital economic role in Lexington. It’s my job to help them.

Op-Ed

Hispanic immigrants fill vital economic role in Lexington. It’s my job to help them.

One job in Lexington has never been enough to make ends meet

Op-Ed

One job in Lexington has never been enough to make ends meet

Transparency is not free but secrecy costs taxpayers more. Stop bad open records bill.

Op-Ed

Transparency is not free but secrecy costs taxpayers more. Stop bad open records bill.

When you apply to college, don’t leave money on the table. Fill out the FAFSA.

Op-Ed

When you apply to college, don’t leave money on the table. Fill out the FAFSA.

March 2, 2021, 9:14 AM

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Kentucky floods cause water rescues, evacuations. Risk of mudslides grows.

Kentucky flooding: ‘Major, major damage’ as rivers crest, cut off some areas

‘Be prepared to evacuate.’ Heavy rain causes floods in Lexington along Kentucky River

Capacity increasing at KY businesses. COVID-19 vaccinations projected to double.

I was relieved to get COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s why you should get one too.

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I was relieved to get COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s why you should get one too.

Our pets have gotten us through the pandemic. Taking care of them is a growing field.

Op-Ed

Our pets have gotten us through the pandemic. Taking care of them is a growing field.

February 26, 2021, 9:38 AM
Kentuckians are deeply involved with global trade of cockfighting. It must stop.

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Kentuckians are deeply involved with global trade of cockfighting. It must stop.

February 26, 2021, 9:24 AM
Why Catholics should oppose tax credits for private schools: They will hurt the poor.

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Why Catholics should oppose tax credits for private schools: They will hurt the poor.

February 26, 2021, 9:14 AM
Selling off Morton House could jeopardize its historic mission — and future.

Op-Ed

Selling off Morton House could jeopardize its historic mission — and future.

The largest wildland conservation project in KY in danger from car racing, motorsports

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The largest wildland conservation project in KY in danger from car racing, motorsports

Prioritizing oral health in Ky sets kids up for a healthier, brighter future

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Prioritizing oral health in Ky sets kids up for a healthier, brighter future

February 25, 2021, 12:43 PM
Kentucky’s forests are valuable to everyone. We must do a better job caring for them.

Op-Ed

Kentucky’s forests are valuable to everyone. We must do a better job caring for them.

February 25, 2021, 10:39 AM
Community groups continue to battle energy rate hikes in Eastern Kentucky

Op-Ed

Community groups continue to battle energy rate hikes in Eastern Kentucky

February 25, 2021, 10:37 AM
General Assembly has a chance to close learning gaps with early reading initiative

Op-Ed

General Assembly has a chance to close learning gaps with early reading initiative

February 23, 2021, 9:21 AM
To be safe, the world needs a more equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan

Op-Ed

To be safe, the world needs a more equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan

February 23, 2021, 9:04 AM
Every grade in every school in Fayette needs to be opened NOW

Op-Ed

Every grade in every school in Fayette needs to be opened NOW

February 22, 2021, 9:41 AM
To overcome divides, we must be Kentuckians first, Republicans and Democrats second.

Op-Ed

To overcome divides, we must be Kentuckians first, Republicans and Democrats second.

Lawmakers need to stop stalling on welcome relief for small businesses in Kentucky

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Lawmakers need to stop stalling on welcome relief for small businesses in Kentucky

February 19, 2021, 9:44 AM
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