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POLITICS for the POLIS-- Let’s Talk/Let’s Thrive

Feb 01, 2025 at 01:31 pm by Rev. Amanda Groves

There are some words that are interpreted as “bad” when they are heard or read, but that is not the whole picture. For example, in the sentence “Remember, th.... Read More

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Medicaid--Beyond Doctor Visits

Feb 01, 2025 at 01:31 pm by Leslie McColgin

Empowering People with Disabilities to Live in Freedom with Dignity "I am a proud, attractive African American Gentleman. When I was born, God gave me a gift:&n.... Read More

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Your Voice Matters! Contacting Your Elected Officials

Feb 01, 2025 at 01:31 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

We sometimes hear from people that they are "not interested in politics." As renowned twentieth-century journalist Martha Gellhorn once noted, "They might as well say, 'I'm no.... Read More

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Trump's Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block

Feb 01, 2025 at 01:30 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

Article by By Phil Galewitz January 13, 2025 Under President Joe Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit a record high and the uninsured rate reached a record low. Donald Trump.... Read More

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The Truth About Medicaid Fraud

Feb 01, 2025 at 01:30 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

by Andy Schneider< January 10, 2025 This article is reprinted with permission from the author at The Center for Children & Families (CCF) at the McCourt School of Publ.... Read More

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Kentucky Voter Purge Challenge

Jan 30, 2025 at 10:59 am by WKJ Editorial Team

Kentuckians for the Commonwealth v. Adams Filed: June 28, 2024 A voting rights lawsuit filed by Kentuckians for the Commonwealth has been dismissed by the Kentucky Weste.... Read More

Photo of WKJ Editorial Team: Jim Gearhart, Amanda Groves, Karla Johnston, Calen Kennedy (IT), Leslie McColgin, Gregory Waldrop

The West Kentucky Citizen Journalism Project

Jan 28, 2025 at 06:38 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

This is a bitter-sweet story of transition for the West Ky Journal. Last week, the long-time publisher and editor, Mary Potter, wrote a farewell story to her role here, There.... Read More

There comes a time

Jan 20, 2025 at 09:37 am by admin

There comes a time when the time has come. To step down. To step aside. This is my time. At the beginning of its seventeenth year of life,I am stepping aside as editor of The.... Read More

Rule #12 - Don't be afraid to admit you could be wrong Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Jul 12, 2024 at 08:58 am by admin

And so we come to the last Rule. The one that made me look back at Rules #1 through #11 and wonder. Could I be wrong? Maybe I misinterpreted what he was thinking. After all, a.... Read More

Rule #11 - Don't be sheep, speak out when you see wrong Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Jul 06, 2024 at 11:32 am by admin

"Don't be sheep.." Sheep are mentioned more than 500 times in the Bible. With approval. They provide food, clothing, and lambs make the best sacrifices. Sheep stay togethe.... Read More

Rule #10 - You are the master of your own space and unique time Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Jun 27, 2024 at 08:01 pm by admin

Space and time are fascinating to sci fi writers, physicists and to one Western Kentucky futurist/geographer. Space is another of those words with multiple meanings. It can b.... Read More

Rule #9 - Know your boundaries but also know when to expand them (Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century)

Jun 22, 2024 at 06:13 pm by admin

Boundaries. a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. a limit of a subject or sphere of activity. the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationshi.... Read More

Rule #8 Make no small dreams, always test the limits of who you are - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Jun 10, 2024 at 11:30 am by admin

Rudbeckia Maxima is a coneflower with big dreams. Seeing it in all its outstretched glory is an invitation to smile. The unimpressive cabbagelike leaves force their way out of.... Read More

Rule #7 - Look for and connect with the beauty in your life Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Jun 03, 2024 at 03:46 pm by admin

Rule 7 - Look for and connect with the beauty in your life (Rose garden/inner spirit of people) Connecting with beauty in the inner spirit of others begins with finding beaut.... Read More

Rule #6 - If in doubt, do it for the grand kids or your children Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

May 27, 2024 at 01:25 pm by admin

Kahlil Gibran's message on children in his lyric poem in "The Prophet" expresses what Ivan meant in Rule 6. Children are not just ours. They are the future: "And a woman who.... Read More

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POLITICS for the POLIS-- Let’s Talk/Let’s Thrive

Medicaid--Beyond Doctor Visits

Your Voice Matters! Contacting Your Elected Officials

Trump's Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block

The Truth About Medicaid Fraud

Kentucky Voter Purge Challenge

The West Kentucky Citizen Journalism Project

There comes a time

Rule #12 - Don't be afraid to admit you could be wrong Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Rule #11 - Don't be sheep, speak out when you see wrong Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Rule #10 - You are the master of your own space and unique time Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Rule #9 - Know your boundaries but also know when to expand them (Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century)

Rule #8 Make no small dreams, always test the limits of who you are - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Rule #7 - Look for and connect with the beauty in your life Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Rule #6 - If in doubt, do it for the grand kids or your children Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

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