Kentucky
In a new ad for the reelection of Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, a rainbow star of David is prominently featured behind Republican activist investor Paul Singer, who is Jewish. (Screenshot via YouTube)
May 13, 2026, 9:25 am
Jewish Republican Paul Singer tarred with rainbow Star of David in Kentucky candidate’s anti-LGBTQ ad
The Kentucky ad encourages viewers to vote for Thomas Massie, the anti-Israel Republican incumbent.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
People protesting in Front of the Supreme Court of the United States (Photo by Lara Jameson via Pexels)
October 6, 2022, 9:55 pm
3 Jewish women sue to block Kentucky’s abortion restrictions on religious grounds
The plaintiffs argue that the restrictions violate Jewish teachings as to when life begins, placing undue burdens on their ability to use in vitro fertilization.
By Andrew Lapin
Kentucky State Sen. Rick Girdler in the state's General Assembly in Frankfort, Feb. 2, 2022. (Kentucky General Assembly/LRC Public Information)
February 23, 2022, 7:20 pm
Two Kentucky lawmakers apologize for use of the phrase ‘Jew them down’
The American Jewish Committee noted the apologies, but warned that the phrase perpetuates antisemitism.
By Ron Kampeas
A local news station broadcasts a flyer during a period in 2021 when Quintez Brown, a Louisville activist suspected in a shooting attack on a Jewish candidate for mayor, went missing, June 22, 2021. (YouTube via JTA)
February 15, 2022, 1:27 pm
Police arrest civil rights activist in murder attempt on Jewish candidate for Louisville mayor
Suspect was prominent in Black Lives Matter protests
By Ron Kampeas
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