Chapter: Western Kentucky

We share a vision of a Kentucky where people and communities matter above profits, taxes are fairly assessed, we empower voters and protect their rights, we defend our environment, basic needs are met for all, and we value our most vulnerable populations. We engage with these issues because it is our goal to achieve a more equitable and just society. Our chapter is dedicated to addressing these issues with our government and leaders and holding them accountable.

If you also share this vision, please join us for one of our upcoming chapter meetings or events. We’d love to see you there!

Recent Activities

Murray, Paducah actions connect western Kentucky activists

Berry Craig on February 8, 2017 in , Western Kentucky

Close to 100 people showed up on February 7 for a “Paducah Stands for Kentucky” rally.

Commemorative civil rights rally is March 5 in Frankfort

KFTC on February 24, 2014 in Economic Justice, Kentucky Voting Rights Bill, Western Kentucky

A major civil rights gathering will take place on March 5 in Frankfort as many people come together to mark the 50th anniversary of a historic civil rights march in 1964 led by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

“Everyone who is proud of Kentucky’s historic role in helping to end segregation in the nation and for being the first state south of the Mason-Dixon Line to have a state Civil Rights Act is enthusiastically invited to participate,” according to a press release from the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights.

New power plant poses high costs, risks for western Kentucky ratepayers

Photo from Prairie State Energy Campus website
Lisa Abbott on August 30, 2012 in Coal and Water, New Energy and Transition, Coal Ash, , Energy Democracy, , Sustainable Energy, Western Kentucky, Mine Safety, , Power Plants

Residents of many mid-west towns, including Princeton and Paducah in western Kentucky, are beginning to face the sticker-shock of paying for the new Prairie State project, a 1600 MW coal-burning power plant developed by Peabody Energy. The plant, which is close to completion, has been called “the last of its kind in this country” by the New York Times.

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Chapter Feature:

Members organize, create new chapter in Western Kentucky from Kentuckians For The Commonwealth on Vimeo.

Some recent media hits

Senators Take Heat On Health Care During Summer Break

Western Kentucky KFTC members stand for tax justice outside Bevin’s bill signing

Western Kentucky residents meet to form a KFTC chapter

KFTC members and allies hold a Stand For Kentucky solidarity rally in Paducah, as others take action in Frankfort

Regular Meetings:

Faculty Hall Murray, KY

We meet every third Sunday of the month at 3:30 p.m. in Faculty Hall on Murray State University's campus.  Call Organizer Laura Harper Knight (502)216-6642 or join our Facebook group to connect with the chapter and find meeting details.

Chapter Organizer:

Laura Harper Knight
KY 42001
270-282-4553

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Upcoming Events:

February 17

Western Kentucky Chapter Meeting

Faculty Hall
Murray, KY

Join the Western Kentucky Chapter for our monthly meeting! Learn about our latest work, take action with us, and enjoy conversation and community with like-minded people.

March 17

Western Kentucky Chapter Meeting

Faculty Hall
Murray, KY

Join the Western Kentucky Chapter for our monthly meeting! Learn about our latest work, take action with us, and enjoy conversation and community with like-minded people.

April 21

Western Kentucky Chapter Meeting

Faculty Hall
Murray, KY

Join the Western Kentucky Chapter for our monthly meeting! Learn about our latest work, take action with us, and enjoy conversation and community with like-minded people.