GOP Waters Down Abortion Plank in Platform
The Republican Party revised its platform and dropped their official support for a national abortion ban. They also removed references to man/woman marriage. The GOP is clearly trying to broaden its coalition. This political move is supposed to placate radical...
CA Law Hiding Student’s Social
A new California law says public schools can hide students’ gender transitions from their parents. The law also requires schools to develop LGBT-friendly parent resources. The state claims that the law will protect children from parents who don’t affirm their new...
Bellarmine Instructor Fired for Incendiary Comment’s about Trump
A professor at Bellarmine University in Louisville has been fired for his comments about the attempted assassination of former President Trump. The instructor said that he wished the shooting was successful. Bellarmine fired English instructor John James, shortly...
DEI Committee Hearing
A joint committee of the Kentucky General Assembly met last week to learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at Kentucky’s universities. Leaders from NKU and Morehead State downplayed the role of DEI at their schools. But a conservative expert testified...
Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race
President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. He’s now endorsing his Vice President, Kamala Harris, for president. It's a historical moment. And it's unprecedented. Never before has a sitting president withdrawn from a campaign after winning the...
Can Christians Criticize Drag Shows?
After a church in Lexington closed its doors because of an abuse scandal, a columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader said that it is hypocrisy for Christians to criticize drag shows when abuse happens within the church. Abuse by spiritual leaders is heinous, and...
SCOTUS Derails Regulation by Administrative State
One of the most important Supreme Court rulings in recent history was handed down last month. The Court reversed the Chevron doctrine. This was a 1984 ruling had allowed federal agencies to use what they called “reasonable” interpretations of laws passed by Congress...
The Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Homeless Encampments
The Supreme Court has ruled that cities can ban people from sleeping in public places. The six conservative justices sided with an Oregon city, noting the dramatic negative effects of camping on both public safety and the homeless themselves. The Court also said that...
Kentucky Receives Applications for Cannabis Business Licenses
As of July 1, Kentucky businesses can apply for a license to sell medical cannabis. There will be a lottery system which will choose 48 businesses from different parts of the state. Supporters claim that medical cannabis will provide needed relief to sick Kentuckians....
Trump Survives Assassination Attempt
Former President Trump survived an assassination attempt after a gunman shot at him at a rally in Pennsylvania. The bullet only grazed his ear, but one man was killed while guarding his family. Two others were seriously wounded. If the bullet had not veered by an...