Editorials

Personal Opinion: DirecTV is the Borg...

May 15, 2013 at 05:10 pm by admin

  In my dealings with  the loss of signal from the Kentucky Education Network, I’ve come to understand just how broken our society is. KET has become the post.... Read More

Dunn done at MSU - will school look beyond its borders?

May 15, 2013 at 04:53 pm by admin

  Dr. Randy Dunn accepted the post of president of Youngstown State University in Ohio last week. He had been looking for a new job for awhile. Reports of his being.... Read More

Battleship Comer sailing into governor's race

May 10, 2013 at 02:34 pm by admin

Editor's Note: Ivan wrote this from his hospital bed in early April. Unfortunately, his editor was distracted and didn't get it edited until recently. In light of Comer's rece.... Read More

On Portman’s Epiphany (Commentary on Marriage Equality from a Lesbian Lawyer)

Mar 22, 2013 at 10:15 am by admin

       (March 21, 2013) -  It was my intention to prepare state and federal income tax returns this morning for my partner, Janice, and me.&nbs.... Read More

Paul and Pals party on while GOP parents out to dinner

Mar 07, 2013 at 09:05 am by admin

It’s every parent’s nightmare. Kids too old for a babysitter have to be left home alone while you attend an un- cancelable business dinner. Everything is going wel.... Read More

Join the million against Mitch

Feb 26, 2013 at 03:06 pm by admin

  Retired Kentucky Steelworker Jim Pence is doing his bit to help retire Sen. Mitch McConnell.      “Social media is the way to go,” said.... Read More

Reality vs. Politics: Sequestration and the Blame Game Starts

Feb 19, 2013 at 04:48 pm by admin

          At 11:05 a.m. Central time, on February 19, 2013, President Obama looked into the news cameras and made the first move i.... Read More

A Simple Truth

Jan 27, 2013 at 02:55 pm by admin

  Unlike John Boehner, I have never been one to cry quickly or for curious reasons. I believe that, with the possible exception of funerals, crying should be done privat.... Read More

UNITED REPUBLICAN PARTY? I DON’T THINK SO

Jan 27, 2013 at 02:33 pm by admin

(Ft. Mitchell, KY January 24, 2013) - The Enquirer recently reported that the Northern Kentucky Tea Party and traditional Republican Party have united.  I’m skeptic.... Read More

AIG gonna sue for bailout? Seriously

Jan 09, 2013 at 05:09 pm by admin

Update: AIG decided on January 10th not to join lawsuit which some investors continue to pursue. A wise decision! (Clinton, KY - January 9, 2013) - The Board of AIG is consid.... Read More

Perp Walks? Time to start prosecuting bankers for fraud

Jan 09, 2013 at 04:54 pm by admin

Wall Street Massive Banking Perp Walk Closer to Reality?Mega Wall Street Banks Admit Housing Fraud: Must Pay Billions Clinton KY. Monday Jan 7 2013By Ivan PotterWest Kentucky.... Read More

There are ways to deal with gun violence - here's eight suggestions

Jan 09, 2013 at 04:07 pm by admin

  Clinton, KY - January 9, 2013) - The horrendous murders of small children, their teachers, principal and guidance counselor at a school in a town in Connecticut before.... Read More

Dear Senators: the defeat of disabilities treaty a national disgrace

Dec 05, 2012 at 04:40 pm by admin

Dear Senators- I have begun watching C-Span with hands over my face peeping out through my fingers occasionally to see if my vision matches my hearing. Unfortunately, it does.... Read More

Spirit of the 8th Annual Hickman County Arts, Crafts and Book Fair is Love

Nov 25, 2012 at 07:14 pm by admin

(Clinton, KY Nov. 26, 2012) - We all do it.  We worry about finding that special gift for those in our families or special friends for Christmas. It seems that for most o.... Read More

Goodbye Lake Woebegone: School comparisons depress, demoralize teachers, students, parents

Nov 13, 2012 at 09:18 am by admin

  Lake Woebegone: the town "where all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average."  Goodbye Lake Woebegone. .... Read More