Ky Right to Worship Act
The disruption of a church service in Minnesota is leading state legislatures across the country to protect worship services, including in Kentucky. HB 540 establishes the crime of interference with a religious service as a class A misdemeanor. It also creates a new...
Trump Meme Controversy
A meme depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes was taken down from Pres. Trump's Truth Social website last week. Trump called the response to the meme "fake outrage.": But Republican U.S. Senator Tim Scott - who is black - described it as...
Is Saying “Abortion is Murder” Hate Speech?
Students at Abilene Christian University, set up a pro-life display with a sign that said “Abortion is Murder. Disagree? Let’s talk.” School administrators labeled it as “hate speech,” and demanded that it be removed or rephrased. Critics say that the university...
Fallout from NBA Gambling Scandal
The arrest of high-profile figures in the NBA in a sweeping federal gambling investigation has sent a clear warning: legalized sports betting makes it more likely to corrupt sporting competition. Chauncy Billups and Terry Rozier were arrested in separate operations...
Does the Surgeon General Nominee Believe in Science?
Dr. Casey Means has been nominated by President Trump’s to serve as the next U.S. Surgeon General. Now there's a debate over whether she aligns with established scientific norms. Means is a Stanford-trained physician who did not complete residency and whose license is...
Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11)
Today is the observance of Veteran’s Day. It was originally known as Armistice Day which marked the silencing of the guns of WWI on November 11, 1918. Now we honor all our veterans who’ve ever served in our armed forces. National defense may be something we take for...
Gov. Shutdown is Longest in History
The federal government shutdown is the longest in history. The impasse is rooted in a deep partisan stalemate. Republicans blaming Democrats and Democrats blaming Republicans. This has forced furloughs, stalled economic data, and disrupted essential services. Families...
Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky Partners with Parents
The Kentucky State Police and Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky have launched a new internet safety initiative to help parents protect their children from online predators, cyberbullying, and exploitation. The Internet is a dangerous place and this program is designed to...
Local Churches Feed the Hungry During Absence of SNAP
As federal support through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, enters a period of uncertainty, local churches and ministries across Kentucky are filling the void. Nearly 600,000 Kentuckians depend on SNAP and many will go hungry without help....
AI Pornbots Pose Real Harm
Emerging artificial-intelligence tools are now producing hyper-realistic pornographic content, including synthetic “pornbots”. These sexually charged pornbots are designed to exploit sexual desires all without requiring consent. Some call this progress in digital...
