Secular Liberal Pounces on Effects of Pornography
Part of the mission of the Commonwealth Policy Center is to advance a culture than honors all that God has given to us—to honor what is true, good, and beautiful. So, at times, it's necessary pause from the routine and focus on items that help address and...
Forget the SOTU, who’s filed for the Kentucky House?
Did you watch the State of the Union address last night? I thought so. How about a quick read on politics closer to home? Now that the filing deadline for the Nov. 4 election is over, its time for some analysis. And oh, how the political analysts,...
Little Sisters Get a Win Against Big Brother
The Little Sisters of the Poor, a Catholic charities organization that runs nursing homes throughout the United States received a big win at the Supreme Court on Friday. Short of a full victory that many anticipate will come in June when the Court decides the HHS...
Virginia’s AG Challenging Marriage Law
Virginia's new attorney general, Mark Herring, is set to announce on Thursday that his office will challenge Virginia's 2004 constitutional amendment that defines marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Herring's announcement reiterates a truth for...
Herald-Leader Expose on Abortion in the House
John Cheves, political reporter at the Lexington Herald-Leader has done great work in investigating the discontent of pro-life foces in Kentucky, and their constant misfortune with having pro-life bills placed in Rep. Tom Burch's committee. Cheves captures...
Oklahoma’s Marriage Amendment Overturned
Folks in Kentucky interested in preserving marriage need to pay attention to what's happening in the reddest of American states, like Utah and Oklahoma. There, following precedent handed down in Anthony Kennedy's Windsor decision, federal judges are...
Pro-Life Legislation Filed
As the Kentucky legislature begins, three pro-life bills have been filed, signaling the pro-life caucus' intent to see real progress on this front. There has been no pro-life legislation come out of the Democratically-controlled House for nine years, due in large...
Busy Times Ahead
Much has happened in the news lately, especially relevant to the concerns of constituents of the Commonwealth Policy Center. Here are two in particular that should be in focus. In a much bandied about affair in Utah, a federal judge ruled same-sex marriage legal,...
POLITICO Touts Social Conservative Action
The national publication, POLITICO, discussed the political efforts of social conservatives. Titled, "Social Conservative Make Big Money Plans," the article highlighted efforts by national family groups to help keep their party and their candiates...
HHS Mandate: A Happy New Year Indeed
In an eleventh hour action, Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor issued a stay against the Obama administration's HHS Mandate, the odious provision of Obamacare that requires all employers to provide contraception, sterilization, and abortion-inducing drugs to...
