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The Logic Is Clear: Doctors Should Save Mothers’ Lives

The Logic Is Clear: Doctors Should Save Mothers’ Lives

The exception to abortion bans which allows doctors to save mothers’ lives took center stage during the first presidential debate. The most striking statement about it was not during the argument, however. It was the subject of a TV advertisement from the Biden campaign which aired during a break. The commercial featured a Louisiana woman who says that doctors refused to provide her care after her miscarriage because of the state’s abortion ban. But is it true?

Why Educational Opportunity Protects Children & Teachers from Federal Overreach

Why Educational Opportunity Protects Children & Teachers from Federal Overreach

On April 19, 2024, The Biden Administration issued an executive order which unveiled new Title IX regulations in an effort to change the original, noble intent of protecting girls from sex-based discrimination. The 1972 amendment declared: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

A Certificate to Compete?

A Certificate to Compete?

A major issue in Kentucky’s 2024 legislative primaries is one that many outside of Northern Kentucky may not know about: certificate of need (CON) reform. CON laws were formulated in the 1950’s with good intentions: to keep healthcare costs down. The theory was that a large number of unused medical resources would drive costs up. Currently, medical providers are not allowed to construct or modify their facilities without a permission slip from the government confirming that they meet a market need. Unfortunately, data soon showed that rationale to be inaccurate, and states began repealing or reforming their CON laws.

A Conflict of Commitments: When Theology Meets U.K. Basketball

A Conflict of Commitments: When Theology Meets U.K. Basketball

Two weeks ago, CPC’s daily radio program The Commonwealth Minute featured a story on Mark Pope, the new Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Kentucky. Our commentary was intended to be a positive reflection on the moral framework Pope will bring to the program. As a player and coach at other universities, and in recent days as he has begun his new role, Pope has demonstrated a strong and selfless character. The Minute was intended to highlight those achievements and express optimism about the future of Kentucky Basketball, one of the most prominent institutions in our commonwealth.

Red Heifers, Conspiracies, and Hope for Middle East Peace

Red Heifers, Conspiracies, and Hope for Middle East Peace

Hamas’ terroristic assault on Israel appears to have been triggered by more than deep hatred for the Jewish state. Many believe that Israel is plotting to destroy the Al-Aqsa Mosque and rebuild the Jewish temple in its place. According to a recent story from CBS News, a group of evangelical Christians and orthodox Jews have cooperated to import red Angus heifers from Texas into the Jewish state. Their motivations are theological: they believe that Biblical prophecy foretells the arrival of these heifers as the first presage of the rebuilding of the Jewish temple, and inaugurates the Second Coming of Christ.

God’s Good Friday Mercy

God’s Good Friday Mercy

Beshear’s approval rating of 63 percent remains among the highest in the nation. But he has yet to defend his policy positions to the voters. The strong challenge by Daniel Cameron will likely draw down the reservoir of goodwill toward Beshear. Whether he has enough to buoy him to another four year term will be decided on November 7.

Protect Kentucky Kids From Online Porn

Protect Kentucky Kids From Online Porn

Beshear’s approval rating of 63 percent remains among the highest in the nation. But he has yet to defend his policy positions to the voters. The strong challenge by Daniel Cameron will likely draw down the reservoir of goodwill toward Beshear. Whether he has enough to buoy him to another four year term will be decided on November 7.