We just got word that Terry Anderson, the former AP correspondent who was a hostage for seven years, will speak at the Ali Center April 16. Anderson, now a faculty member at the University of Kentucky, should attract a big audience for this topic:
“American Journalists: Reporting or Distorting the World?”
The speech is being presented by […]
Entries Tagged as 'First Amendment'
Ex-Hostage Terry Anderson to Speak in Louisville
April 2nd, 2009 · 2 Comments
Tags: Journalism · First Amendment · Education
Friday Afternoon Dept of Big News or Whatever
March 13th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Another day, another damn press advisory about Daniel Mongiardo taking a leak. This time he’s at the Association of Pakistani Physicians. Maybe someone should examine whether or not (since he never put out releases before announcing his candidacy) Dan is taking advantage of state resources. [Press Release]
Page One Exclusive: Video footage […]
Tags: Humor · The Gays · FEAR! · Greg Stumbo · David L. Williams · Investigation · Giving Back · Senate · Dan Mongiardo · Mainstream · First Amendment · Wasted Money · Ben Chandler · Mitch McConnell · Flashback · Mainstream Mistake · Jim Bunning · UofL · Education · Steve Beshear
TGIF! Frankfort Was a Waste of Time…
March 13th, 2009 · 6 Comments
but the Governor’s office keeps harping on how “so much was accomplished” and “what a great session it was.”
We’re essentially at the end of the legislative session in Frankfort so now you may breathe a sigh of relief. And try as we might, we don’t see much accomplishment or progress. All yesterday we heard […]
Tags: Humor · David L. Williams · Investigation · Law Enforcement · Greg Stumbo · First Amendment · Gambling · Education · UofL · Corruption · Wasted Money
Explosive Problem for the University of Louisville - Nursing Student Expelled for MySpace Blog
March 12th, 2009 · 117 Comments
On Thursday, March 5th we learned that a nursing student at the University of Louisville was expelled because of a post on her MySpace account.
And it’s official. A law suit was filed today alleging the University has violated rights to free speech.
The student, Nina Yoder, filed suit against the University of Louisville, serving the […]
Tags: Investigation · First Amendment · UofL · Education · Mainstream Mistake
Thursday Afternoon Dept of Beshear Headaches
January 15th, 2009 · 5 Comments
The Herald-Leader editorial board detailed Adam Edelen’s current situation this morning and we hope he takes our suggestion to do something, immediately. [Page One]
Because Francene ripped him a new one on 84WHAS radio this morning. Now the entire press corp is hot on the story, watching the Beshear Administration’s every move, anticipating every […]
Tags: Economy · Frustration · Adam Edelen · The Gays · First Amendment · Wasted Money · Kentucky Business · Eastern Kentucky · Steve Beshear
Are You Ready For Election Day?
October 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Well, are you?
Let’s go over a few important points for Kentuckians.
The state Constitution provides “that all employers shall allow employees, under reasonable regulations, at least four hours on election days, in which to cast their votes.” Meaning, so long as you request leave prior to election day, your employer has to allow you at […]
Tags: RPK · Presidential Race · KDP · Senate · Congress · Trey Grayson · First Amendment
Ed Whitfield’s Supporters Are Thieves
August 4th, 2008 · 23 Comments
Some people thought Heather Ryan was crazy for complaining that Republicans were stealing and/or tearing down Democratic signs at Fancy Farm.
But there’s video evidence:
And a photograph of the truck of those responsible:
Know who these hacks are? Let us know.
Tags: Law Enforcement · KY-1 · Spotted · Investigation · First Amendment · Congress · Corruption
Let’s Kill Journalism, Punish Those Who Report
July 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments
What’s the deal with attacking reporters for, you know, REPORTING?
We find it absolutely laughable that long-time Louisville attorney Mike Lemke would continue to attack the Courier-Journal for reporting information it was given in the case of the woman who murdered her two children.
Seriously, what the hell is the deal? What’s with this rash of […]
Tags: Hypocrisy · Frustration · FEAR! · Mainstream · Journalism · First Amendment
Gay Hating Is Definitely Back In Style
June 30th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Must be a full moon because the gay-haters are out in full force.
The Family Foundation of Kentucky is attacking six UK professors for ever having anything to do with the gays, abortion or anything not hateful.
A conservative political group has singled out six University of Kentucky professors in fliers because their teaching, research and outside […]
Tags: Discrimination · Hypocrisy · The Gays · FEAR! · First Amendment · Education
PETA Bought Stock in Churchill Downs
June 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Irony Meter Alert!
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals just bought 80 shares of stock in Churchill Downs and they’re gonna attend the track’s annual meeting tomorrow.
According to a press release, PETA members will hold signs showing Eight Belles lying dead or whatever after breaking her legs during the Kentucky Derby. You’ll recall that […]
Tags: Mainstream · First Amendment · Kentucky Business · Wasted Money
