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Gary Clemons, union member and veteran, has been elected State Senator for Kentucky's 37th District.

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Press Release: Gary Clemons Wins Special Election for Senate District 37

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Today's AFL-CIO Daily Brief: AFL-CIO Tour Bus Races Through Derby City with BOSK Workers Ahead of Their Landmark Election

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The conductor hopped off in Florida, but the Trump crazy train keeps rolling

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22, Jan, 2021

Forward Kentucky: COVID is real. I know. So stop playing politics with your — and my — health.

By BERRY CRAIG

I’m an old union guy and a left-leaning Democrat.

22, Jan, 2021

Biden boots Jackson bust for Chavez likeness

By BERRY CRAIG

AFT Local 1360

When I saw Joe Biden sitting at his new desk on TV Tuesday night, I couldn’t make out the new bust on the credenza behind him.

22, Jan, 2021

Forward Kentucky: A field of dreams, flags, and lights

By MARSHALL WARD

21, Jan, 2021

Forward Kentucky: More approval for Beshear COVID restrictions than in surrounding states

By BRUCE MAPLES

Recently, Governor Beshear referenced a poll showing strong support for the actions he has taken to deal with the COVID pandemic. Being the stats nerd that I am, and wondering what else the poll might show, I tracked down the survey he was referring to.

21, Jan, 2021

Robb Removal First Step Toward Giving Workers a Fair Shot

EDITOR'S NOTE: Kudos to our new president for immediately sacking Peter Robb. We weren't surprised. Up and down the campaign trail, Joe Biden made it plain that he'd be in our corner.

21, Jan, 2021