by Richard Nelson | Jan 31, 2014 | Blog
Ever notice that gambling proponents make the argument that casino gambling is necessary in Kentucky in order to keep Kentucky dollars from funding casinos not in our state? It’s not that gambling is wrong, predatory, or immoral, but rather a subtler message, as...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 31, 2014 | Blog
Ever notice that gambling proponents make the argument that casino gambling is necessary in Kentucky in order to keep Kentucky dollars from funding casinos not in our state? It’s not that gambling is wrong, predatory, or immoral, but rather a subtler message, as...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 30, 2014 | Blog
Part of the mission of the Commonwealth Policy Center is to advance a culture than honors all that God has given to us—to honor what is true, good, and beautiful. So, at times, it's necessary pause from the routine and focus on items that help address and...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 29, 2014 | Blog
Did you watch the State of the Union address last night? I thought so. How about a quick read on politics closer to home? Now that the filing deadline for the Nov. 4 election is over, its time for some analysis. And oh, how the political analysts,...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 26, 2014 | Blog
The Little Sisters of the Poor, a Catholic charities organization that runs nursing homes throughout the United States received a big win at the Supreme Court on Friday. Short of a full victory that many anticipate will come in June when the Court decides the HHS...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 23, 2014 | Blog
Virginia's new attorney general, Mark Herring, is set to announce on Thursday that his office will challenge Virginia's 2004 constitutional amendment that defines marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Herring's announcement reiterates a truth for...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 20, 2014 | Blog
John Cheves, political reporter at the Lexington Herald-Leader has done great work in investigating the discontent of pro-life foces in Kentucky, and their constant misfortune with having pro-life bills placed in Rep. Tom Burch's committee. Cheves captures...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 15, 2014 | Blog
Folks in Kentucky interested in preserving marriage need to pay attention to what's happening in the reddest of American states, like Utah and Oklahoma. There, following precedent handed down in Anthony Kennedy's Windsor decision, federal judges are...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 10, 2014 | Blog
As the Kentucky legislature begins, three pro-life bills have been filed, signaling the pro-life caucus' intent to see real progress on this front. There has been no pro-life legislation come out of the Democratically-controlled House for nine years, due in large...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 8, 2014 | Blog
Much has happened in the news lately, especially relevant to the concerns of constituents of the Commonwealth Policy Center. Here are two in particular that should be in focus. In a much bandied about affair in Utah, a federal judge ruled same-sex marriage legal,...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 3, 2014 | Blog
The national publication, POLITICO, discussed the political efforts of social conservatives. Titled, "Social Conservative Make Big Money Plans," the article highlighted efforts by national family groups to help keep their party and their candiates...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 1, 2014 | Blog
In an eleventh hour action, Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor issued a stay against the Obama administration's HHS Mandate, the odious provision of Obamacare that requires all employers to provide contraception, sterilization, and abortion-inducing drugs to...
by Richard Nelson | Dec 27, 2013 | Blog
Consider the irony of our news media: One outspoken Christian in America stated his belief that homosexuality is sinful. He gets suspended from his TV show at the behest of gay rights organizations' protest. Another outspoken Christian in Rome not only believes...
by Richard Nelson | Dec 22, 2013 | Blog
Whatever one may think of Duck Commander Phil Robertson’s recent remarks (and let’s be honest, his references to human anatomy could have used a more careful nuance), there’s at least one element in this hubbub that’s going underemphasized, but...
by Richard Nelson | Dec 21, 2013 | Blog
By now, if you haven't been living under a rock, you've heard of A&E's decision to suspend the highly popular Phil Robertson from his own show, Duck Dynasty, after an interview he did with GQ disclosed some culturally unsavory words about...
by Richard Nelson | Dec 18, 2013 | Blog
The National Republican Congressional Committee (RNCC) is financially supporting two openly homosexual and pro-abortion Congressional candidates through its Young Guns program. The move has miffed the social wing of the party which believes that life and marriage are...
by Richard Nelson | Dec 17, 2013 | Blog
In what many conservatives both predicted and feared would happen, the logic of same-sex marriage to opening up the door to other forms of marriage is coming true. Last Friday, a federal judge in Utah lifted a portion of the state's ban on polygamy, ruling that...
by Richard Nelson | Dec 12, 2013 | Blog
After Tuesday night's special election win for Suzanne Miles of Owensboro, House Republicans etched another win in their belt, and with it, an additional seat in the House chambers. A long-held bastion of Democratic control, the Kentucky House of...
by Richard Nelson | Dec 7, 2013 | Blog
In the time of year when children stand in line to see Santa and share wish lists of Wii’s and Gameboys, a few adults get caught up in another perennial tale promising to bring comfort and joy. Hark, the Spirit of Casino Expansion once again has visited the...
by Richard Nelson | Dec 6, 2013 | Blog
Ryan Alessi of CN2 is reporting that Louisville State Senator Dan Seum has announced a propoal for bringing expanded gambling in the form of casinos to the Commonwealth. According to Alessi, "A proposal for casinos that will have the backing of business and some...
