Kentucky bill requiring animal control officers to learn signs of child abuse moves forward
“Animal control officers are often the first to witness warning signs of abuse in a household,” Rep. Susan Witten (R-Louisville) said.
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OPINION: HB424 undermines the accomplishments of tenure among professors
By Anna Williams The Kentucky House of Representatives, along with other governmental institutions around the state and nation, have had a busy start to the new year. Policies that have the power to completely alter the livelihoods of civilians have established themselves as a trend within the legislature. The most recent addition to this trend
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OPINION: Kentucky House Bill 4 hinders college student belonging and support
By University of Louisville Faculty Kentucky House Bill 4 (HB4) puts the sense of belonging for many students under threat. HB4 promises to eliminate and dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, initiatives, and related “concepts” in Kentucky universities, based on the claim that such initiatives and concepts are “discriminatory.” This argument, however, falls flat
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Students protest for DEI, call for President Schatzel’s resignation
By Jai’Michael Anderson On Friday, Feb. 28 University of Louisville students organized a statewide “Day of DEI” advocating to keep diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on Kentucky campuses. The action comes in response to recent government opposition to DEI such as HB4, which was introduced to the Kentucky General Assembly last month.
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Democrats rally against federal cuts, DOGE in ‘March to Mitch’ protest
The Louisville Democratic Party organized the demonstration. Republicans said cuts can be painful, but the party is concerned with the deficit.
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Amid mail delays, Kentucky congressman tours USPS facility in Louisville
Rep. Morgan McGarvey said the poor conditions and mail delays are the result of disinvestment in the Postal Service.
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Secretary of Homeland Security, Kentucky governor tour flood damage in eastern counties with FEMA
New Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem addressed the needs of impacted Kentuckians and potential future cuts within FEMA.
Immigration enforcement increases, U of L responds
By Sara Montoya-Obando As efforts to curb illegal immigration increase in the United States, many scramble to make sense of the new federal and state regulations. Amid confusion about their rights and unlawful arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), individuals and families are left in limbo, unsure of their safety and legal protections. This
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OPINION: Trump has kept his promises
By Ben Steutermann It has been over three weeks since the Inauguration, and every two-bit politician in our nation’s seedy capital must be confused. Donald Trump made a whole host of promises on the campaign trail to deport illegal aliens, drill for oil, implement tariffs, and many more. When he took office, to the average
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OPINION: Dissolving DEI could have serious consequences
By Sara Montoya-Obando As the political landscape of the United States once again shifts under a new presidency, an important piece of its long-running efforts toward equality is threatened. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs focus on ensuring equality for people of various socioeconomic, religious, and racial backgrounds. They remove barriers to important opportunities such
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Kentucky students and faculty raise awareness about DEI
By Jai’Michael Anderson On Jan. 28, University students and staff across the state advocated for protecting diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on Kentucky campuses. The Student Coalition for DEI at U of L and several other RSOs at the University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, Murray State University, and Morehead State University, partnered with
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Refugee arrivals into Louisville on pause, immigrations services still providing current clients support
The World Affairs Council of Kentucky & southern Indiana hosted a panel where immigration services had the chance to speak publicly on what they’re enduring.
OPINION: Is Trump picking his friends or purging the unclean?
By Ben Steutermann On the day of the inauguration, I was talking with a Political Science major friend about President Donald Trump and his cabinet picks. He expressed disdain that President Trump was picking people that only fell within his “far right ideology,” and that he thought America was a land of “Diversity of opinion.”
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Trump to visit disaster-hit states, as he considers radical overhauls to FEMA
Friday’s trip could prompt some uncomfortable conversations about climate change, which Trump has played down and denied.
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Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker’s threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions
In an interview aired Wednesday night, Trump said he may withhold aid to California until the state adjusts how it manages its scarce water resources.