This evening’s round-up is going to be a bit short because I want you to do something: Tell me which non-religious non-profit organization we should support the final six weeks of the year. Either do so in a comment, explaining why, or send me (Jake) an email.
Who’ll replace DeWayne Burch in the December 20 special election called for by Steve Beshear? [Ronnie Ellis & Writ of Election]
Greg Fischer’s latest stunt in Louisville is causing heads to spin. Children are apparently in charge of running the largest city in state. [The 'Ville Voice]
The deficit is such a devil that the rest of the world is making fun of us. America’s politicians look like missing a golden opportunity to restore the country’s finances. [The Economist]
The Environmental Protection Agency found a compound used in fracking in a Wyoming aquifer. That is not good news, kids. [Pro Publica]
Republican mouth-breathers (and Democrats, in Kentucky) will certainly be screaming about the EPA through the 2012 cycle. [Politico]
Sexytime Herman Cain’s wife says he totally respects women. Except those he cracks perverse jokes about and the ones he apparently tries to sexytime in the workplace. [Slate]
Oh, wait for it, even more witnesses are coming forward and the Sexytime Herman Cain allegations are escalating. As Alison Grimes would say, “Hot damn!” [HuffPo]
One of the many reasons Todd P’Pool lost: fewer Americans than ever are insured through their employers. [The Hill]
Laaaaaawwwwd. We didn’t believe Michele Bachmann could get more dumb. Now she has no clue that China is a communist nation. [Wonkette]
Go read this story about Locust Trace AgriScience Farm and nerd complete out. It’s worth it. [Tom Eblen]
Been wondering about Steve Henry’s pal and former attorney, Larry Zielke, and how he’s getting even more cash to line his pockets? Read the latest about how a pseudo-gubmint agency was used to secure cash from a fertilizer company. [C-J/AKN]
6 responses so far ↓
1 blowin' in the wind // Nov 14, 2011 at 4:59 pm
FAMILY SCHOLAR HOUSE This organization is helping low income single parents get an education and become contributing members of society, ensuring that at the same time that they and their children have a safe environment in which to live.
They have 600 eligible families on their waiting list.
2 Wondering // Nov 14, 2011 at 7:44 pm
If Operation UNITE has a non-profit component, then definitely it. Being from eastern KY, you know what drugs are doing to that area.
3 Jake // Nov 14, 2011 at 8:42 pm
FYI – I know it’s Bunch, folks, not Burch.
Burch is in our dictionary system because of Rep. Tom.
4 Novena // Nov 15, 2011 at 7:33 am
“Calling for Help from Cain”
Reporter: “Mr. Cain, what about all the sexual harassment charges?”
Cain: “Nein, nein, nein. Unmitigated sado-masochism. I have ever whipped any woman (not even my wife) in the rump without a glove.”
Reporter: “What type of woman would make such charges?”
Cain: “If they were truly virtuous, there would be no problem. But they like to claim being weak and victimized against all-powerful men, especially executives like me.”
Reporter: “Your solution?”
Cain: “It is simple: Dial 999.”
5 Bridget // Nov 15, 2011 at 12:59 pm
Legal Aid Society of Louisville. The Domestic Violence Advocacy Program is saving lives. They leverage their scarce resources with volunteers from the legal community, but they still turn away so many people who need help. They expand as needs change, including to address foreclosures and veterans’ benefits.
6 Bill R // Nov 15, 2011 at 6:41 pm
The Healing Place is “where hope is found” for those struggling with personal addiction, or looking to get help for a loved one.
The program is based on a social model that’s about empowerment rather than entitlement, and is more than five times more effective than the national average at keeping people clean and sober.
Addiction is such an insidious disease, and so difficult to overcome.
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