Fancy Farm Features Partisan Messages, School Choice Enthusiasm

by | Aug 14, 2024 | Blog

The largest picnic in the world took place on Saturday in the far Western Kentucky town of Fancy Farm, where 20,000 pounds of pork and mutton were served up, games and raffles played, and where the fiery political speeches rivaled the August heat. Republicans have...

Josh Shapiro Overlooked Because of Democratic Antisemitism

by | Aug 13, 2024 | Blog

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was on the short list to be Kamala Harris’ running mate. He’s an influential leader in a swing state and could have shifted the balance of the electoral college. While Shapiro was the most compelling VP candidate, Harris was pressured...

Harris Selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz As Running Mate

by | Aug 12, 2024 | Blog

Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Some thought Harris would pick a swing state moderate to balance the ticket. The Midwest is competitive, and Harris is trying to cover that base. Walz appears to be a good humored grandfatherly...

KY Anti-Vaping Law Ruled Constitutional

by | Aug 9, 2024 | Blog

A challenge to a recently enacted Kentucky law restricting vaping for health concerns has been rejected. Vaping lobbyists like the Kentucky Smoke Free Association claimed that the law was unconstitutional. But the Franklin County Circuit Court said that this action...

Christianity and Politics Available for Preorder

by | Aug 8, 2024 | Blog

There’s a common refrain today that says that Christian should keep their Christian values to themselves when entering the political arena. If you’ve listened to me long enough, you know that  I strongly disagree with this. This is because we all have...

Will tolerance and science be upheld at U of L?

by | Aug 7, 2024 | Opinion Pieces

A fascinating case being argued before the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals reveals the University of Louisville’s hostility toward science and the First Amendment when a professor’s conclusions aren’t politically acceptable. Dr. Alan Josephson, a respected professor...

Chronic Absenteeism Challenges KY Public Schools

by | Aug 7, 2024 | Blog

Today is the first day of school in Franklin County and many other cities across the commonwealth. But there’s a concern that many students may not attend school this year. Nearly 3 out of every 4 Kentucky public school districts are experiencing something called...

Olympics Opening Ceremony Was Blasphemous and Destructive

by | Aug 6, 2024 | Blog

The Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Paris featured a blasphemous parody resembling the Last Supper. Scantily-clad drag queens surrounded a pagan god. Sexual innuendo and risqué behavior caught many families off guard, leaving parents to shield their kids’ eyes....

Nelson Available for Interviews Regarding New Book

by | Aug 5, 2024 | Media Alert

MEDIA ALERT August 5, 2024 Contact: Richard Nelson (270) 719-1640 / richard@commonwealthpolicy.org Nelson Available for Interviews Regarding New Book (Frankfort, KY) – The Commonwealth Policy Center has just released a video announcement from founder and Executive...

Beshear Considered as VP Pick

by | Aug 5, 2024 | Blog

Kentucky governor Andy Beshear is on the shortlist to be Kamala Harris’ running mate. So why is he being considered? For starters, he’s the most popular Democratic governor in the nation. And he’s figured out how to win a statewide election in a deep red state....

Lexington Herald-Leader Decreases Print Edition Schedule

by | Aug 2, 2024 | Blog

The Lexington Herald-Leader continues its steep decline, and today is the first day they’ll print only three issues a week. Kentucky’s second largest newspaper has been around for over a 150 years, but has been bleeding subscribers since 1990. This is part...