Abortion as a Constitutional Right in KY?

Should abortion be a constitutionally protected right in the Commonwealth? One State Representative says yes. Adriel Camuel' proposal would rewrite Kentucky's constitution by creating an unlimited right to abortion for any reason and all the way up to the ninth month...

Illegal Drivers License Kickback Scheme Uncovered

Recent indictments in Louisville revealed a fraud and kickback scheme regarding granting of drivers licenses to non-citizens. Five people were charged for accepting payments between $200 and $1,500 to help non-U.S. citizens bypass testing and secure a Kentucky drivers...

Protecting Young People in the Commonwealth

Several hundred bills have been proposed in the Kentucky state legislature and the theme of protecting young people is emerging. One bill would prohibit children under the age of 15 to use social media unless they have parental permission. The interesting thing about...

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...

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