by Richard Nelson | Feb 21, 2013 | Blog
Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday recently rocked the boat when he likened persistently failing Louisville schools to "academic genocide." This is no verbal torpedo launched by a right winger. Rather, it’s a shot across the bow from...
by Richard Nelson | Feb 16, 2013 | Blog
Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday recently rocked the boat when he likened persistently failing Louisville schools to "academic genocide." This is no verbal torpedo launched by a right winger. Rather, it’s a shot across the bow from...
by Richard Nelson | Feb 16, 2013 | Blog
Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holiday ruffled a few feathers last week when he likened the persistently failing Louisville schools to "academic genocide." This is no verbal bomb thrown by a right winger. Rather, its a shot across the bow from...
by Richard Nelson | Feb 7, 2013 | Blog
The organization known for inculcating values in young boys and teaching them survival skills is facing the biggest challenge in its 103-year existence: ideological uniformity. Climbing Mount Everest and winter campouts appear tame in the context of a culture at war...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 31, 2013 | Blog
It is no secret that the U.S. Armed Forces have become a playground for left wing social engineers. In 2011, Don't Ask, Don't Tell was dropped and open and outward homosexual behavior was no longer grounds for expulsion. How this made our military stronger has...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 29, 2013 | Blog
A bombshell of abuse and cover up dropped on the Boy Scouts of America last October when secret files revealed 1200 cases of sexual abuse perpetrated by Scout masters. The abuse was documented from 1960 to 1985 and occurred across the United States. The...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 22, 2013 | Blog
It is rare when a triumvirate of significant political events and issues converge within a 24 hour period. It is rarer even still when a profound thread runs through all three. Fifty years ago Martin Luther King Jr. with eloquence and determination delivered a speech...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 17, 2013 | Blog
Guns have been the hottest topic of debate since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown Connecticut. In response to the horrific tragedy that has gripped our hearts, President Obama issued yesterday 23 executive orders which expands background checks,...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 13, 2013 | Blog
SPRINGFIELD, IL – When a new General Assembly takes the oath of office later in the day, its ranks will include three lawmakers facing criminal charges. Former state Rep. Derrick Smith heads back to Springfield on Wednesday. The Democrat was arrested on bribery...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 4, 2013 | Blog
The Commonwealth Policy Center endorsed Bam Carney (R-Cambellsville) after he signed and agreed to fight for core principles integral to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Rep. Carney has taken a strong stand for life, marriage, religious freedom and sound fiscal policies....
by Richard Nelson | Jan 3, 2013 | Blog
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...
by Richard Nelson | Dec 24, 2012 | Blog
In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting that touched us so deeply, it’s daunting to comment since the wounds are still tender. Parents with tear-stained faces deserve our comfort and compassion. The Newtown community needs our support as they...
by Richard Nelson | Dec 6, 2012 | Blog
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: December 6, 2012 Contact: Richard Nelson (270) 719-1640 Commonwealth Policy Center endorses Sara Beth Gregory for vacant state Senate seat Cadiz, KY— The Commonwealth Policy Center endorsed State Representative Sara Beth...
by Richard Nelson | Nov 21, 2012 | Blog
National Day of Thanksgiving Proclamation October 3, 1863 By the President of the United States The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly...
by Richard Nelson | Nov 6, 2012 | Blog
The Super PAC calling itself Kentucky Family Values has run some vicious ads against Republican candidates. Demeaning a political opponent is not a Kentucky value. Nor is a hefty chunk of the money used to fund the ads from Kentucky. According to a recent...
by Richard Nelson | Nov 2, 2012 | Blog
The YouTube video gone viral of four-year old Abigael Evans crying after listening to a news story on the presidential race beautifully captures our collective political temperament. Abigael, who lives in the battleground state of Colorado, apparently melted down...
by Richard Nelson | Nov 2, 2012 | Blog
Please take a moment and check out this video that puts the 2012 election into perspective. It takes 3 minutes and it will move you. After you watch it, please share it with your friends....
by Richard Nelson | Oct 25, 2012 | Blog
Here is a letter to the Mayfield Messenger regarding the voter guide we recently inserted into that paper. One of the candidates is claiming they never received the questionnaire. I still haven't heard back from the editor as to whether they will publish the...
by Richard Nelson | Oct 19, 2012 | Blog
Earlier in the week the Lexington Herald-Leader reported that Lexington strip clubs were not complying with the city’s eight year old smoking ban. I’ll go out on a limb and say that smoking inside these clubs isn’t the most serious offense. At...
by Richard Nelson | Oct 11, 2012 | Blog
Just in case you were wondering, there is a difference between Democrat and Republican party platforms. On foundational issues of abortion, marriage, taxes and redistributing wealth, there is a stark contrast between the two parties. Click on the links below to read...
