Author Archives: Stella Pollard

The Singing Bridge: 20 Years of Neglect (updated)!

I reached out to our Region 5 Project Manager, Mr. Knuckles, last night via email for an update on the Singing Bridge. Here’s what he shared: Mr. Knuckles also noted, “KYTC does understand the hardships of the closure to the residents of Frankfort, which is why we are moving this project at such an acceleratedContinue reading “The Singing Bridge: 20 Years of Neglect (updated)!”

Stella Pollard: The People’s Candidate for KY’s 20th Senate District

I grew up in a rural corner of Southeastern Kentucky, just outside of Hazard. My mother worked as a union employee at Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital, and my daddy was a coal miner until his health forced him onto Social Security Disability when I was just five. With four older sisters and a family incomeContinue reading “Stella Pollard: The People’s Candidate for KY’s 20th Senate District”

When Washington Walks Away, Rural Kentucky Families Pay the Price

9.2.2025 | #Stella4KY Kentucky families deserve homes. Where I come from, we have people living in homes that are barely standing. The homes have holes in the walls, on the floors, and barely any insulation to keep them safe during strong weather conditions. Fortunately, we live in a nation that takes care of those whoContinue reading “When Washington Walks Away, Rural Kentucky Families Pay the Price”

Happy Labor Day: Thank You, Unions

I grew up in a union home. As a child, I stood alongside my mother on the picket line, fighting for fair wages and safe working conditions. My family was part of the United Steelworkers, and that meant stability, dignity, and the chance to build a better future.  Later, as an educator, I carried thoseContinue reading “Happy Labor Day: Thank You, Unions”

From Deserts to Dollars: The Childcare Crisis Senator Williams Ignores

At a Families and Children committee meeting, Senator Gex Williams let us all know Gex Doesn’t Get It—But Voters Do At an LRC Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children (see above) meeting on August 27th, 2025, Senator Gex Williams revealed his priorities: he insisted that some highly educated women in his “unique” district (especiallyContinue reading “From Deserts to Dollars: The Childcare Crisis Senator Williams Ignores”

Justice That Serves Victims is True Justice

Many of us are realizing something painful: our justice system often doesn’t work for victims. It was built to protect those in power and keep the system unchanged. Too often, people who have been hurt are left alone. They don’t get support, healing, or the accountability they deserve. There are resources that can help, andContinue reading “Justice That Serves Victims is True Justice”