Greg Fischer is reading this story about whistleblower retaliation and taking notes. So his misadministration can continue to attach and demean people who blow the whistle on corruption. [HuffPo]

You’re probably not shocked that Louisville is apparently the worst city in America for sleep. [WHAS11]

Debby Yetter’s new position as an editorial writer at A Kentucky Newspaper is a strong move for the paper. She not only deserves the position but is one of the most solid and honest journalists in the state. [C-J/AKN]

The family of 15-year-old Gregory Holt continues praying for closure and answers after the Farnsley Middle School student was found murdered inside his mother’s apartment. Let’s not pretend this isn’t super-awful. [WAVE3]

Lexington’s downtown is booming with new development and revitalization. Louisville’s downtown? Haha, well, you already know the answer to that question. Cordish does not a downtown make. [H-L]

Why is this town still talking about the orchestra? The orchestra is nice and all. But. Uh. It’s getting more and more difficult to care. [WLKY]

The Kentucky Supreme Court will hear arguments this Wednesday in Frankfort on a case that could force Jefferson County Public Schools to change its student assignment plan. [WFPL]

Kentucky Education Television whitewashing has gone on for several years. And it’s about to get worse, it seems. [Page One]

Pat Mulloy, chairman and CEO of Elmcroft Senior Living, a Louisville-based provider of senior housing services, has been elected to the board of directors of Republic Bank. [Business First]

What would you do if your home, place of employment and entire community were wiped off the face of the earth by a tornado? Recovery in Eastern Kentucky will take a long time and only the Red Cross remains on the ground supporting the people who most need it. [Click Here To Give]

If it takes more than a paragraph to explain what the goal is, it’s being over-explained. Or it’s grasping at straws.

So what’s the end goal? What specific outcome do these folks hope to see? Honest question that no one seems to be able to answer.

Do they want comprehensive tax reform? Do they want this mortgage settlement to end? Do they want higher corporate taxes? Do they want free education, as some suggest? 100% free health care? Do they want all jobs to pay a living wage – even restaurant servers that get tipped? What? Because no one seems to know.

It’s all seemingly a jumbled mess and doesn’t translate at all to the average meemaw or poppop watching the evening news.

Who do you trust on Wall Street Reform? Jim Bunning or John Yarmuth? [Joe Arnold]

Apparently, I’m the devil for not talking about My Morning Jacket’s planned show at the arena in October. So here’s a link for you. [Backseat Sandbar]

Jackie Green says he’s unhappy with the number of folks who have invited him to mayoral forums. So maybe he should try interacting with the press and organizations that hold these events? Just a thought. Because no one seems to think he’s running a real campaign. [Everywhere You Look Today]

Greg Fischer doesn’t seem to be able to take a position on bridge tolling. Hal Heiner tells you where he stands. What’s your take? [Fischer & Heiner]

Just in case you need a refresher on where the mayoral candidates stand on tolling (taxing) the crap out of the bridges you drive on every day. [WFPL]

Did you catch Baby High on MTV last night? Thoughts on Louisville’s unique program? [Page One]

If you’re a pervert driving a gold minivan in Louisville, you’re likely to be caught soon. Trying to snatch up little kids isn’t going to fly. [WAVE3]

Also, if you perverts could stop frequenting daycare centers? That would be great. [FOX41]

If you’re ever wondering why A Kentucky Newspaper treats the University of Louisville with kid gloves? Just remember those 14 seats the paper gets in the new arena. [Deep Thoughts]

Even Republicans think Daniel Mongiardo needs to grow up. His pity party is, you know, long over. [EITB]

Rand Paul really is flip-flopping on that underground electric fence. See what he had to say on his own campaign website about keeping the messicans out. [Page One]

You should read these essays from historians on America. [America.gov]

The Museum Plaza HUD loan will be discussed at a public hearing on Wednesday. You going? [WFPL]

Anyone watch the July 4th Afghanistan special on Fox 41? We missed it! We are un-American, so please let us know how it was. [The 'Ville Voice]

Michelle Jones is un-American and does not like beer. Please send her hate mail. And then go enjoy some Bell’s Hopslam ASAP. [Consuming Louisville]

Will this “stimulus” plan put together by major retailers lure you out to spend more of what you don’t have? Yes, there’s a local connection. [NY Times]

Which Republican will have the opportunity to lose to John Yarmuth in November? We know they’re all slightly homophobic and think women are inferior, some are global warming deniers and some are just flat-out afraid of non-whites. Predictions? [C-J]

Where do your Louisville mayoral candidates stand on issues facing young professionals? YPAL has compiled the answers for you. [Click the Clicky]

The Kentucky Bourbon Cookbook by Al Schmid is the best ever. Amen. [The Kitchn]

First Lady Jane Beshear may not be keen on her title, but she should be. Because she truly is a First Lady that Kentucky’s proud of. [H-L from The State Journal]

How do you feel about misleading bank advertising locally? [Bruce Maples]

Was it really necessary to place an unmarked car at every intersection between 5th and 34th Streets to prevent cruising? No, I’m not criticizing LMPD, just asking a question. No sarcastic responses, please. [C-J]

Tomorrow at 1:30 Chris Thieneman plans to hold a press conference to unveil his plan for economic development. [Media Advisory]

This morning at 11:00 A.M. Commissioner Tony Wilder from the Department for Local Government will appear with J-town Mayor Clay Foreman at Jeffersontown City Hall to announce an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. A Renaissance on Main grant announcement will also be made. [Media Advisory]

Greg Fischer’s negatives are catching up with him and the mainstream press is noticing. [FatLip]

The Courier-Journal received letter after letter of complaints. Even employee spouses are lashing out. Of course, there’s always a few mouth breathers who declare anything non-reich-wing as the librul devil. [They Get Letters]

Meanwhile, mouth-breathers are screaming about how terrible Nobama is for daring to want to regulate Wall Street. And who even understands what the teabaggers are saying? Anyway, it’s a video and you can watch it while wasting time at work.