Missouri Abortion Exception Debate
Missouri is considering a constitutional amendment which would add a rape exception to the state’s ban on abortion. However, the amendment would also require reporting the crime to a hotline, but some are hesitant to support such a safeguard for privacy reasons. We...
“Authentic” is Word of the Year
Merriam-Webster's 2023 word of the year is "authentic." Editor Peter Sokolowski said, “We see in 2023 a crisis of authenticity. What we realize is that when we question authenticity, we value it even more.” People desire authenticity. That's because they want to know...
Kentucky’s ban on transgender medical care for minors headed to U.S. Supreme Court
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Kentucky is asking the US Supreme Court to consider a case against the law banning gender transitions for minors. A US Circuit Court already decided the law’s ban on hormones could stay in place. But the ACLU isn’t backing...
British Court Executes Injustice on Infant
Indi Gregory, an 8-month-old British girl, died after a court ordered doctors to remove life support. Her parents wanted to take her to Italy, which granted the baby citizenship in an effort to convince British judges to allow her to live. But British courts decided...
Ohio Legalizes Recreational Marijuana
Ohio recently became the 24th state to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. Kentucky only permits medical marijuana, but some are calling for our state to follow Ohio. The argument is that it will help bring in revenue. While legalizing recreational marijuana...
$2.2 Million for Domestic Violence Prevention in KY
Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman announced over $2 million in new public funding aimed at addressing domestic violence. The money will fund training and programs for law enforcement and other service providers. Domestic violence is a tragedy, and the...
Mandatory Age Limits for Political Leaders?
Last Monday marked President Joe Biden’s 81st birthday. Biden is America’s oldest president ever, and he’s not alone; many of America’s highest elected officials are entering old age. And their signs of decline have led some to argue that there should be an age limit...
Conflict Among Lawmakers Indicates Growing Hostility in Washington
A United States Senator and Congressman were involved in altercations last week. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was accused of shoving another Representative, who subsequently yelled back and ran after him. An ethics complaint is pending. On the same day,...
Happy Thanksgiving 2023
In 1621, the pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving and thanked God for bringing them through a hard winter where half of them died. In 1787, President Washington issued a proclamation thanking God for allowing Americans to "peaceably establish a form of...
DNC Protests
Protests erupted outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters last week as 150 protestors called for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. They blocked every entrance and exit so that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democrats would be forced...