by Jacob Ogan | Nov 14, 2025 | Opinion Pieces
The last few years have seen a stark increase in political violence. Most recently, the conservative activist and speaker Charlie Kirk was publicly assassinated at Utah Valley University. Multiple assassination attempts have been made on President Trump as well—most...
by Jacob Ogan | Nov 3, 2025 | Opinion Pieces
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is facing criticism for its partnership with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), granting Scott County law enforcement officers “the authority to perform certain immigration enforcement functions.” The agreement...
by Jacob Ogan | Oct 18, 2025 | Opinion Pieces
On October 7, the Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments in Chiles v. Salazar. The case involves a 2019 Colorado ban on so-called “conversion therapy” for minors—defined as any effort to change an individual’s sexual orientation or gender or to “reduce...
by Jacob Ogan | Sep 22, 2025 | Opinion Pieces
Earlier this month, Charlie Kirk was tragically assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University. Since then, thousands have come together in prayer and support for Charlie’s family and to promote his legacy. Countless prayer vigils sprung up all across the...
by Jacob Ogan | Jul 18, 2025 | Opinion Pieces
Higher education has dominated the headlines this year. From drastic funding cuts to threats of deaccreditation at some of America’s most prestigious universities, the status quo of higher ed is being disrupted by the federal government—sparking reactions left, right,...
by Jacob Ogan | Jun 30, 2025 | Opinion Pieces
History was made earlier in June when the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision in United States v. Skrmetti. In a 6-3 majority, the Court upheld the constitutionality of a Tennessee law (SB 1) which banned untested and dangerous hormone therapy for gender...
by Jacob Ogan | May 9, 2025 | Opinion Pieces
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...
by Jacob Ogan | Apr 22, 2025 | Opinion Pieces
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...
by Jacob Ogan | Mar 26, 2025 | Opinion Pieces
The Kentucky legislature passed House Joint Resolution 15 (HJR 15) on March 13, essentially reminding us of the historic roots of the law. The Resolution allows for the display of a Ten Commandments monument on the State Capitol grounds. Detractors argue that such a...
by Jacob Ogan | Feb 27, 2025 | Opinion Pieces
The Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) is garnering national attention for exposing the ridiculous spending of the Federal government. But Kentucky has absurdities in its budget as well and the lack of transparency in the current bureaucracy exacerbates...
by Jacob Ogan | Feb 13, 2025 | Opinion Pieces
Prominent institutions in Kentucky are seeking to defy the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies. As the White House takes decisive action to curb illegal immigration, local officials and the media are teaming up to shield those who reside in the...
by Jacob Ogan | Jan 31, 2025 | Opinion Pieces
Highlands Latin School, a classical Christian school in Louisville, KY , had its lease terminated by Crescent Hill Baptist Church earlier this week. The decision came in the wake of a Louisville Courier-Journal series on the classical school, entitled “The Cost of...
