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We resist authoritarianism and believe government is for the people, by the people. We achieve this through education, activation, and elevation on the local, state, and federal levels.

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Here we go again.

When the federal government starts punishing libraries for carrying books about gender identity, it is not defending families. It is policing ideas.

That's what theΒ "Stop the Sexualization of Children Act" is designed to do.

Call it what it is and oppose it.

06.03.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Governor Beshear calls Senate PSC bill Republican 'shenanigans' Gov. Andy Beshear dismissed an attempt by lawmakers to expand the Kentucky Public Service Commission without the governor’s input.

Gov. Andy Beshear criticized an attempt by GOP lawmakers to expand the Kentucky Public Service Commission without the governor’s input. The bill that cleared the Senate Tuesday also limits the ability of advocacy groups to intervene in rate cases before the utility regulator. #kyga26

06.03.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Kentucky Citizens for Democracy
Thank goodness the weekend is near. March 6 marks the 42nd day of the 60 day legislative session. The word of the day for KCFD members and other folks who are paying attention to the shenanigans in Frankfort is "perseverance".
Calling and emailing legislators isn't what most of us want to be doing right now. But, we must persevere for a few more weeks. Recently, I was part of a discussion about our work and how sometimes it's easy to feel defeated. The one thing we realized is that we are making a

Kentucky Citizens for Democracy Thank goodness the weekend is near. March 6 marks the 42nd day of the 60 day legislative session. The word of the day for KCFD members and other folks who are paying attention to the shenanigans in Frankfort is "perseverance". Calling and emailing legislators isn't what most of us want to be doing right now. But, we must persevere for a few more weeks. Recently, I was part of a discussion about our work and how sometimes it's easy to feel defeated. The one thing we realized is that we are making a

Please take a moment to send an email to committee members and express how you feel about HB829. preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1480...

06.03.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today is the day.
Call the Legislative Message Line: 1-800-372-7181

#kyedu #kyga #KentuckyCitizensForDemocracy

05.01.2026 12:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Tomorrow is the day to act.
Sen. Lindsey Tichenor is pushing legislation to remove DEI from Kentucky K-12 schools.

Save this. Share it.
Call the Legislative Message Line tomorrow: 1-800-372-7181

#kyedu #kyga
#KentuckyCitizensforDemocracy

04.01.2026 14:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sen. Lindsey Tichenor is reviving her effort to ban DEI in Kentucky K-12 schools. The bill was previewed a few weeks ago and is expected next session.
We’ll be asking Kentuckians to call the LRC and oppose it. More soon.

#ProtectKYPubSchools
#KentuckyCitizensforDemocracy

02.01.2026 12:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kentucky voters have until Wednesday to change party registration before primary election β€’ Kentucky Lantern Wednesday is the last day for Kentucky voters to change their party affiliation to be eligible to vote in the May primary election.

Wednesday is the last day for Kentucky voters to change their party affiliation to be eligible to vote in the May primary election.

@mckennahorsley.bsky.social

kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentu...

30.12.2025 21:04 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Something is resurfacing in Frankfort that affects Kentucky public schools and who feels they belong in them.
More context early next week. January 5 will matter.

#KYPublicSchools #KentuckyCitizensforDemocracy

30.12.2025 13:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kentucky Deserves Leaders Who Solve Real Problems Not Leaders Manufacturing New Ones

Kentucky families face rising costs, teacher shortages, and student mental health needs. Yesterday’s education hearing showed how disconnected some leaders are.

This piece explains what happened and why it matters for Kentucky kids.

open.substack.com/pub/kycitize...

Action coming next week.

27.12.2025 11:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Union Steel vs. a Purged Sexist Rant and Tea Party Throwbacks KY District 37 Special Election is here! How much do you know about the candidates? The candidate who wins this seat will hold it until it comes up for reelection in 2028. South Louisville, who do ...

Louisville District 37 special election is here.
Early voting Dec 11–13. Election Day Dec 16.

Read the full breakdown:
kycitizens.substack.com/p/union-stee...

12.12.2025 23:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Tonight at 6:30 PM! Tune in for our Virtual General Meeting. Hear updates, share ideas, and find your next way to take action from home.

This month’s guest speakers:
β€’ Rep. Sarah Stalker
β€’ House Minority Whip Joshua Watkins

Join us here: meet.google.com/hry-gvbu-fqu

02.12.2025 09:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Redirecting...

KCfD’s Virtual General Meeting is coming up. Join us and mark yourself as β€œGoing” to stay updated.

www.facebook.com/share/17ZcPm...

01.12.2025 12:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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United We Stand, Divided We Fall As Benjamin Franklin exited the Second Constitutional Convention, Elizabeth Willing Powel reportedly approached him to ask what kind of government we would have. His response was β€œA republic, if you c...

β€œUnited We Stand, Divided We Fall” is a timely reminder that Kentucky’s strength lies in what we do together to defend democracy. If you’re feeling discouraged or isolated in this moment, read this and remember you’re not alone.

#KentuckyCitizensforDemocracy

open.substack.com/pub/kycitize...

30.11.2025 12:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Late 2025 gave us real civic wins in Kentucky.
School boards standing firm. Libraries protecting access. Courts restoring censored books. Communities pushing back on overreach.

Progress doesn’t happen on its own. People make it happen.

#KentuckyCitizensForDemocracy

29.11.2025 14:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The GiveBack is next Saturday. Free clothing, toys, books, and housewares for anyone who needs them. Donations can be dropped on Dec 5 from 5:30–8:30 PM at Pewee Valley Presbyterian. Neighbors helping neighbors.

#KentuckyCitizensForDemocracy
#TheGiveBack
#KYCommunity
#NeighborsHelpingNeighbors

29.11.2025 13:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s $5 Friday. We’re raising funds to print postcards opposing ICE expansion in Kentucky.
If 50 people give $5, we cover the full run.
Donate here: secure.actblue.com/donate/indiv...

28.11.2025 23:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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KCfD’s Virtual General Meeting is next Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 PM ET. A quick hour to connect, hear updates, and stay aligned in this work. Join from home.

Meeting link coming soon. Mark your calendar.

#KentuckyCitizensForDemocracy #KYPolitics #DemocracyInAction

28.11.2025 15:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dignity should be universal. Our work continues.

27.11.2025 05:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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KCfD’s GiveBack: Free Community Yard Sale is Sat Dec 6, 9–12 PM at Pewee Valley Presbyterian. Donate gently used items at Tuesday meetings or Fri Dec 5, 5:30–8:30 PM. Extra drop-offs: KORT, Majestic Oak Advisory, Goodness Grows. Volunteers needed. m.signupgenius.com#!/showSignUp...

23.11.2025 03:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Calloway unanimously rejects LifeWise Academy religious instruction program The Calloway County Board of Education voted unanimously against approving the LifeWise Academy religious instruction program Thursday citing concerns about lost instructional time, student safety and...

Calloway County’s school board unanimously rejected LifeWise Academy. Local control matters. Public schools must protect every student.

We stand with Kentucky School Board's that are making the right decisions for our children.

#KentuckyCitizensforDemocracy

bit.ly/4p5g3vC

21.11.2025 16:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The push is on for evangelical time-release programs – Baptist News Global LifeWise Academy is leading the charge to increase the number of schools required to allow off-site Bible instruction during school hours.

Released-time religious instruction programs are expanding, and the movement is influencing debates here in Kentucky. Important read for parents and community members: baptistnews.com/article/the-...

21.11.2025 01:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Republican introduces proposal to require Kentucky police agencies to have ICE agreements β€’ Kentucky Lantern A Kentucky Republican wants to require all Kentucky police agencies to enter agreements for federal immigration enforcement.

A new KY proposal would require all police agencies to enter 287(g) agreements with ICE. Advocates warn this expands racial profiling and strips local control. Important reporting for communities following this closely.

kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/20/3...

21.11.2025 00:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

At 3 pm, Rep. T.J. Roberts will push a plan forcing all KY law enforcement into 287(g) agreements with ICE. This strips local control and fuels fear.
Call 1-800-372-7181 and tell the Joint Committee on Local Government: β€œOppose mandatory 287(g).”

20.11.2025 14:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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KY kids need better public schools, not to miss class for religious indoctrination | Opinion OpEd: If LifeWise Academy succeeds, KY public school students will not be studying science, or history, or math; they’ll be hearing sermons.

Kentucky families deserve schools that strengthen communities, not extremist agendas. This op-ed explains why vigilance matters right now. Read and share to keep neighbors informed.

www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-e...

19.11.2025 20:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tell lawmakers to choose classrooms over tax cuts for the wealthiest and instead invest an additional $718 million in Kentucky's public schools. Kentuckians provedβ€”againβ€”that we believe in strong public schools. Building on the momentum of the Amendment 2 victory, Protect Our Schools KY is calling on the General Assembly to make a bold, commo...

Kentucky’s future depends on how we fund classrooms now.
Why give tax breaks to the wealthy while schools struggle?
Tell lawmakers: invest $718 million more in public schools β†’ bit.ly/484w65T
#FundPublicSchools #KentuckyCitizensforDemocracy

19.11.2025 18:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, many Kentuckians are choosing to withhold spending from Target, Home Depot and Amazon. These corporations have enabled policies that abandon DEI, allow ICE to target families, and prioritize tax breaks over communities. Collective pressure matters. #WeAintBuyingIt

18.11.2025 15:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oldham County is in the news today. The Courier Journal covered KCfD’s work to defend democracy, challenge extremism, and protect our schools.

Read the story:
www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...

Follow KCfD for updates.

18.11.2025 12:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sign the Petition and Support Reinvestment in Kentucky's Public Schools

Kentucky needs reinvestment in public education. Add your name to the Protect Our Schools KY petition: secure.ngpvan.com/7r3wb3SmsU2M...
Your voice helps move lawmakers. #ProtectOurSchools #KYDemocracy

17.11.2025 22:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Justice requires more than caring from a distance. Franklin’s words remind us that allyship means refusing to look away when others are harmed. If you feel outraged by what’s happening in Kentucky, you’re in the right place with us.
#KentuckyCitizensForDemocracy

17.11.2025 16:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Protect Our Schools KY - Week of Action Β· Protect Our Schools KY Protect Our Schools KY is running a Week of Action from November 17th - November 21st to support our ask for an additional $718 million in school funding. Have 5 minutes each day that week? Sign up a...

Kentucky needs people ready for the fight in Frankfort. Protect Our Schools KY is running an Action Week to build that team. Join in and get prepared for January.

Sign up: www.mobilize.us/protectoursc...

16.11.2025 23:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0