Deadly Shootings Continue
Last week's mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas have gripped the nation. Mass violence is becoming all too common and many are pointing fingers. Some say it's because of lax gun laws and the rise of white nationalism. Other's blame a culture of violence...
Sen. McConnell Threatened
U.S. Senate Majority Leader had a tough week. He started out with hecklers at the annual Fancy Farm picnic. Then again, every politician faces hecklers there. He then tripped and broke his shoulder at his home. Then protesters heckled and chanted outside his home as...
What’s at the Heart of Our Drug Crisis
A recent headline of an online newspaper said, "Christian Co. Grand Jury Indicts 40 on Drug-Related Charges." The list included both men and women. They ranged in age from 21 to 59. And all but one were involved with dealing in meth. Another headline from a few months...
Issues We’d Rather Not Talk About
There are some issues that are staring us down, but few want to talk about because they make us uncomfortable. The Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) is one of those issues. Like the gorilla in the room, everyone knows it’s there, but they don't want to talk about it....
National Motto Displayed in Ky Schools
Kentucky kids will be going back to school soon and they'll notice something new once they enter the front doors: the national motto will be on full display. A recently enacted law requires every school in Kentucky to prominently display the national motto which says,...
Sen. Paul Offers Rep. Omar Plane Ticket to Somalia
Remember the Twitter battle President Trump waged the other week with four Congressional Women? Now Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul has entered the fray. The women are known as the "Squad" and are hyper-critical of America. Trump tweeted they should go back home and fix their...
Fancy Farm and Voter Registration
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. On the main stage,...
Should the Bible be Taught in Public Schools?
In 2017, a bill passed the legislature that allowed teaching the Bible as an elective course. It's been argued that the Bible is the single most influential book upon Western civilization. And in order for young people to understand our foundations, they must...
Save Chick fil-A Bill in Texas
"Discrimination is not tolerated in Texas." That's was Gov. Greg Abbot said after he signed the Save Chick-Fil-A bill into law. Abbot and the Texas legislature responded to a measure by the San Antonio City Council that banned the family-friendly fast food giant from...
Discrimination on Campus
In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that public universities could require student groups to admit members and leaders who didn't share the beliefs and values consistent with the groups' mission. The case was decided by a narrow 5-4 ruling and it's been a problem to...
