KWN Fayette Branch Meeting – June 16
Kentucky Politics & Journalism
You don’t want to miss our June 16th meeting when Al Cross will be joining us to discuss Kentucky Primary results, other candidate announcements, and issues facing Democrats and progressives today. He will also talk about the current state of journalism and where people are getting their news. He will be happy to answer questions and give you his informed opinions. Al is a retired professor emeritus of journalism at the University of Kentucky School of Journalism. He was the longest-serving political writer for the Louisville Courier Journal (1989-2004) and national president of the Society of Professional Journalists in 2001-02. He was inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame in 2010. He is often a commentator on KET, and you can read his articles in the Kentucky Lantern.
In addition, Blair Haydon, executive director of Emerge Kentucky, will update us on how this organization recruits, trains, and provides a network for Democratic women who want to run for office. Also, Tina Bryson will speak briefly about her candidacy for 6th District City Council.
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When: Tuesday, June 16, 6:30 pm
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Where: Lexington Unitarian Universalist Church, 3564 Clays Mill Road
Flip the 6th
Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District is one of the most competitive and consequential in the country this cycle. We have a strong nominee in Zach Dembo, and on Tuesday, June 9th, Gov. Andy Beshear will be in Lexington to publicly endorse Zach’s campaign. You’re invited to show your support. The event is at the Burl, Lexington Distillery District, 378 Thompson Road from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. RSVP at
https://forms.gle/
No Kings: Rise Up, Sing Out
On June 14, Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment will be live-streamed at the Lyric Theatre, 300 East Third Street, from 7-9:00 pm. Hosted by the Committee for the First Amendment (CFA), this 90-minute concert will feature an all-star lineup including Jane Fonda, Patti Smith, Bette Midler, Rufus Wainwright, Joy Reid, Wilson Cruz, Broadway Inspirational Voices, and more. Sign up to attend at https://www.mobilize.us/
Upcoming KWN Meetings: June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, and November 17 (Social); no meeting in December. We invite you to bring friends to our meetings. Click here for more information about the Fayette Branch