Welcome to the Commonwealth Policy Center
The Commonwealth Policy Center (CPC) is dedicated to preserving the bedrock values of life, religious liberty, marriage, and fiscal responsibility in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It affirms as stated in the Kentucky Constitution that our civil, political and religious liberties come from God.
To that end, it seeks to educate the general public, work for sound public policies, and influence elections on behalf of conservative candidates.
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Take it Down Act Celebrated
The Take It Down Act forces websites to remove explicit images posted online without consent. It's a sad but increasing reality in digital spaces. The Take It Down Act simply says that if somebody finds a nude or explicit image of themselves, whether actual or a...
Study Finds Abortion Pill Harms 1 in 10 Women
A new study by the Ethics and Public Policy Center found that one in ten women who take the Mifepristone abortion pill experience complications that require follow-up medical treatments. That’s a staggering number—especially as chemical abortions now account for the...
REAL ID Law Effective Today
REAL ID drivers licenses go into effect today. If you fly, you need a REAL ID or passport for airline travel. In the past couple of months, Kentuckians have been scrambling to get REAL IDs and the licensing centers have been overwhelmed. Part of the frustration has...
Latest Opinion Pieces
Trump’s EO and HB 4 Force Shift in Kentucky’s DEI Landscape
Schools across Kentucky are adapting to President Trump’s Executive Order on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Of the Commonwealth’s 171 public school districts, all but two are complying with the new federal restrictions. Universities are also shutting down DEI initiatives, aligning themselves with the White House’s directive as well as Kentucky’s House Bill 4.
Empowerment or exploitation? Children present at WKU drag show
On April 3, students and locals alike gathered on the campus of Western Kentucky University (WKU) for the community’s 10th annual Drag Show. Such shows have long garnered controversy, with some states essentially banning them outright. WKU’s 10th-anniversary show was no exception.
Trump’s Easter Proclamation and the Need for a Savior
President Trump’s statement on Holy week is causing a stir. In part, he said he and Melania “join in prayer with Christians celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ—the living Son of God who conquered death, freed us from sin, and unlocked the gates of Heaven for all of humanity.” This theologically robust statement isn’t the kind of thing Americans have heard from recent presidents, and it contrasts sharply with former President Joe Biden’s statement affirming the Transgender Day of Visibility, which fell on Easter Sunday in 2024.