Posted by: Alicia Hurle on April 2, 2013
Make your voice heard at Louisville Loves Mountains 2013!
We know that young Kentuckians care deeply about our mountains and mountain communities. This year, we want to make sure their voices are heard loud and clear at Kentuckians For The Commonwealth’s Louisville Loves Mountains Festival on Longest Ave and Bardstown Road, May 17th from 4-10 pm.
That is why we are asking young people to share their written thoughts and ideas for a brighter future for our mountains. And then they can help us deliver those ideas to everyone at Louisville Loves Mountains where we will announce the winners of our essay contest.
Posted by: KFTC on March 31, 2013
Posted by: Beth Howard on March 27, 2013
The Central Kentucky KFTC Chapter held their monthly chapter meeting on Thursday, March 21st at 7 p.m.
Posted by: KFTC on March 27, 2013
KFTC has sent a letter to Gov. Steve Beshear thanking him for his "wise decision" to veto House Bill 279.
Posted by: Beth Bissmeyer on March 27, 2013
Madison County members had a full agenda for their March chapter meeting. They started it off, as always, with a fun, engaging icebreaker. This month, people were asked to share what is their favorite dinosaur, which led to moments of learning and laughter.
After reviewing the agenda, members dove into an exercise led by Betty Hibler and Meta Mendel-Reyes where people were asked to think about the first time they were aware of their whiteness or an instance where they were made aware of your race. People in the room broke into small groups for these discussions and came back together to share their experiences. Dorie Hubbard shared a story about being a student in the 1950s in an integrated school. During a program at this integrated school, when a white student and black student started to dance the jitterbug together on stage, the curtains were quickly closed on them. Other members shared instances of where they had to grabble with what it felt like to be a minority, while others talked about how they didn’t become aware of issues surrounding race until they were young adults. Members have used space in chapter meetings since January to have mini-workshops and conversations, so that they are continually thinking about racial justice and diversity.
Posted by: KFTC on March 24, 2013
Responding to overwhelming public opposition, on Friday Gov. Steve Beshear vetoed House Bill 279.
Posted by: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth on March 21, 2013
The U.S. House is expected to vote on Rep. Paul Ryan's budget proposal today. Here are some resources for understanding the impact of Ryan's budget, along with numbers you can use to call in while there's still time!
Posted by: KFTC on March 18, 2013
A new study has affirmed what most people in Floyd County already know: living in an area where there is coal mining is bad for one's health.
The study published last week in the Journal of Rural Health found that Floyd County residents were more likely to report higher incidences of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, illnesses involving multiple organs, and general illness than residents in non-mining communities. Residents also reported more serious illness and cancer deaths in family members.
Posted by: Dave Newton on March 18, 2013
On March 6th we had a powerful lobby day and rally about Voting Rights in Frankfort. Here are some videos from the speakers, most of which are former felons themselves.
Posted by: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth on March 18, 2013
Check out this video of Ray Tucker, former KFTC chairperson, who is running for the board of directors of his rural electric cooperative, South Kentucky RECC.
Stay tuned for more information on how you can help out with Ray's campaign.
