by Richard Nelson | Apr 24, 2019 | Blog
First District Congressman James Comer (R-Tompkinsville) is “deeply troubled” by the Equality Act—a bill introduced that will add sexual orientation and gender identity to the civil rights code. Comer said “It’s a clever name with an allegedly...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 23, 2019 | Blog
The cameras rolled as Notre Dame Cathedral was engulfed in flames. Notre Dame, a 900 year-old structure at the center of Paris, and a picture of French identity, represented a worldview that shaped not just France but all of Europe. When the iconic spire at the center...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 22, 2019 | Blog
The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming primary election in Kentucky is today. To be eligible to vote, you must be at least 18 years old on or before the November 6 General Election, a U.S. citizen and a Kentucky resident, and cannot be a convicted felon. If...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 19, 2019 | Blog
Today is Good Friday, but when you stop to think about why it's called "good" it might seem contradictory. The Christian tradition celebrates this day as the day that Jesus Christ was put death on a cross. Jewish leaders made false charges and stirred up...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 19, 2019 | Blog
Today is Good Friday, but when you stop to think about why it's called "good" it might seem contradictory. The Christian tradition celebrates this day as the day that Jesus Christ was put death on a cross. Jewish leaders made false charges and stirred up...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 19, 2019 | Opinion Pieces
Today, Christians around the world observe one of the most solemn days of the faith in what is called Good Friday. The name itself appears self contradictory when you consider that it centers around one of the most shameful and horrible acts in history: the...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 18, 2019 | Blog
Should trees have the same rights as you and me? According to the French National Assembly in Paris last Friday they do. They adopted the “Declaration of tree rights” which says “A tree is a living organism whose average lifespan is far...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 17, 2019 | Blog
The San Antonio city council banned Chick-Fil-A from operating in its airport. Councilman Robert Trevino is leading the charge against the third largest fast-food chain in the nation. “Everyone has a place here, and everyone should feel welcome when they walk...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 16, 2019 | Blog
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Commonwealth Policy Center Calls Bowling Green's Proposed Fairness Ordinance Dangerous Date: April 16, 2019 Contact: Richard Nelson (270) 719-1640 Bowling Green, KY— A nonprofit Kentucky organization that...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 16, 2019 | Blog
A few years ago, the Oxford Dictionary dubbed "post-truth" the Word of the Year. This is where intense emotion has displaced objective truth and it's playing out in real life. Four and five year old children are allowed to determine their own gender....
by Richard Nelson | Apr 15, 2019 | Blog
Today is tax day and if you haven't yet filed, there's still time. For many, it's a painful reminder of just how much the government takes from our wallet. We pay state sales tax, local property tax and state and federal income tax. According to the...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 15, 2019 | Opinion Pieces
The Equality Act (HR 5) is moving in Congress but Congressman James Comer (R-Tompkinsville) is “deeply troubled” after looking into the details. “It’s a clever name with an allegedly noble purpose,” Comer said before the House Committee...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 15, 2019 | Blog
Today is tax day and if you haven't yet filed, there's still time. For many, it's a painful reminder of just how much the government takes from our wallet. We pay state sales tax, local property tax and state and federal income tax. According to the...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 12, 2019 | Blog
Wisconsin supreme-court candidate Brian Hagedorn was labeled a bigot by the state's largest newspaper. His crime? He founded a Christian school that adhered to a Biblical model for human relationships. On February 14, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran a...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 11, 2019 | Blog
April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. According to the latest report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Kentucky ranks number one in the nation in child abuse rates. McCracken County Family Court Judge Deanna Henschel says she's seen...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 10, 2019 | Blog
A majority of Henderson City Commissioners said they'd like to reconsider a "Fairness" ordinance that elevates sexual orientation and gender identity to civil rights status. An LGBT-rights advocate said opposition to the proposed ordinance was...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 9, 2019 | Blog
A new movie exposing the inner workings of Planned Parenthood has been receiving lots of attention. It's called Unplanned, and it's doing remarkably well at the Box office. It opened at more than 1,000 theaters nationwide and it was the fourth top-grossing...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 8, 2019 | Opinion Pieces
A majority of Henderson City Commissioners said they'd like to reconsider a "Fairness" ordinance that elevates sexual orientation and gender identity to civil rights status. Some see the move as promoting diversity and tolerance. Others see it as...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 8, 2019 | Blog
There's startling news out of Nebraska where a 61-year-old woman gave birth to her own granddaughter, Uma. Cecile Eledge served as a surrogate for her homosexual son who was also the sperm donor. Eledge's daughter donated the eggs. So Baby Uma's...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 5, 2019 | Blog
Does your teenager spend too much time on electronic devices? How about you? Jean Twenge is a Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University and she says that teenagers who spend too much time on their digital devices are in danger of depression and...
