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Another milestone – 31 years!

Pie by Megan Naseman
Posted by: KFTC on August 17, 2012

Thirty-one years ago today (August 17), no one in that room in Hazard likely imagined the organization that KFTC is today as they set out to address an unfair tax system and abuses by the coal indu

Mill Creek and Puncheon residents need your help

Posted by: Kristi Kendall on August 16, 2012

The folks on Mill Creek and surrounding areas of eastern Kentucky are once again fighting to protect their homes, water and health.

The STAY Project: empowering young leaders in Kentucky & beyond

Posted by: Tanya Turner on August 9, 2012

It was “not only a wonderful way to come together face-to-face as Kentucky youth, it was a way to come together as youth from across Central Appalachia," KFTC member Elizabeth Sanders described the

Kentucky leads nation in toxic pollution from power plants

Posted by: KFTC on August 9, 2012

While toxic air emissions decreased nationwide, they increased in Kentucky. Meanwhile, Kentucky politicians are voting to make sure our air stays unhealthy.

Blue Ribbon public meeting: Eastern Kentucky members speak of fairness, opportunities and good jobs

Posted by: Jessica Hays Lucas on August 8, 2012

Last night was the penultimate Blue Ribbon Tax Reform Commission public input meeting, and eastern Kentucky KFTC

KFTC members make the case for New Power at Fancy Farm

Posted by: Dave Newton on August 6, 2012

For those of you who aren't familiar with Fancy Farm, it's a far western Kentucky church picnic well known for massive amounts of barbeque and almost as much Bingo.

Northern Kentucky chapter reaching out

Posted by: Joe Gallenstein on August 6, 2012

The Northern Kentucky chapter of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth returned to two festivals this year to continue to build upon existing relationships with key ally organizations in the region.

National voter suppression efforts laid out on Bill Moyers show this week

Posted by: Carissa Lenfert on August 5, 2012

The Bill Moyers show this week focused on the topic of voting rights. He interviewed folks from the Brennan Center for Justice who have a recent report out The Challenge of Obtaining Voter Identification about a movement going on in state legislatures across the country trying to make voting more restrictive for some voters.

Rowan County chapter members brave fierce weather to raise funds and have fun

Posted by: Doug Doerrfeld, Publicity Coordinator, Rowan County KFTC Chapter on August 4, 2012

California musicians in solidarity with Appalachians

Musician Jim Cope
Posted by: KFTC on August 3, 2012

Musicians in southern California got together recently to celebrate the mountains they know and love, and at the same time send a message of solidarity to those fighting to preserve the Appalachian

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