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Insights and commentary from Bruce Maples, the publisher of Forward Kentucky.

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Some Signs of Hope

In the midst of the chaos and turmoil and destruction in our country, I actually see some signs of hope. Let's take a look. ============================== Music Excerpts Opening excerpted with permission from “Keep the Faith” by Robert Lamm and Hank Linderman. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvzKGD3Kw7o) Closing theme written specifically for Forward Kentucky by Fred Bogert. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredbogert/)

6 min
Jun 19

Four Things That Really Chap Me

I've worked in politics for over twenty years. And after all that time, there are four things that I am sick and tired of.

4 min
Jun 15

The Coming Data Center Debacle

Every local government is trying to get in on the data center wave – but is that smart? Or, are they mortgaging their local infrastructure for something destined to fail? Let's take a look.

8 min
Jun 1

Can Charles Booker Win?

You may think that question is open and shut — "Of course he can't win" — but after doing some research and looking at some possibilities, I got a different answer. Join me for some numbers and analysis!

7 min
May 6

Can We Flip the 6th?

Andy Barr's seat in KY-06 is up for grabs this fall. Can a Dem flip it? Bruce Maples does a quick look at the chances. ========================================== Music Excerpts Opening excerpted with permission from “Keep the Faith” by Robert Lamm and Hank Linderman. Closing theme written specifically for Forward Kentucky by Fred Bogert.

3 min
Apr 30

How to Win as a Dem in Kentucky

Think it’s impossible to win as a Democrat in Kentucky? Think again! It’s definitely possible – but you can’t do it by being mealy-mouthed and passive. You have to be loud and clear on the issues that matter to the people voting – and, you have to be clear that YOU are going to fight for them. =================================== Music Excerpts Opening excerpted with permission from “Keep the Faith” by Robert Lamm and Hank Linderman. Closing theme written specifically for Forward Kentucky by Fred Bogert.

7 min
Feb 27

The Silent Chamber

“And yet, this chamber is silent – ominously, dreadfully silent.” Spoken in the United State Senate in 2003. Are we about to see another silent chamber in 2026?

4 min

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