by Staff | May 8, 2025 | Blog
A new study by the Ethics and Public Policy Center found that one in ten women who take the Mifepristone abortion pill experience complications that require follow-up medical treatments. That’s a staggering number—especially as chemical abortions now account for the...
by Staff | May 7, 2025 | Blog
REAL ID drivers licenses go into effect today. If you fly, you need a REAL ID or passport for airline travel. In the past couple of months, Kentuckians have been scrambling to get REAL IDs and the licensing centers have been overwhelmed. Part of the frustration has...
by Staff | May 6, 2025 | Blog
The rule of law is only as strong as the integrity of those who uphold it. Wisconsin Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested after hiding an illegal immigrant after she learned that federal agents were trying to arrest him. Regardless of one’s stance on...
by Staff | May 5, 2025 | Blog
Kentucky’s economy is on the move. According to the Rich States, Poor States report, the Commonwealth jumped to 24th in economic performance and rose to 27th in economic outlook. This is up from 44th in the nation in 2008. State Senate President Robert Stivers...
by Staff | May 2, 2025 | Blog
Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball is launching an investigation into the state’s medical cannabis licensing process. The move comes after complaints surfaced about the fairness of the lottery system used to award licenses for cultivation, processing, and sale. Big out of...
by Staff | May 1, 2025 | Blog
Here’s another angle on tariffs, this time it’s personal. My wife and I raise sheep in north Franklin County. We have Dorpers, and we recently joined the state sheep association. In a recent newsletter, they applauded the 10% tariff on sheep imports from...
by Staff | Apr 30, 2025 | Blog
Across the board tariffs by the U.S. are upsetting trade all over the world. Kentucky is no exception. Kentucky is one of the most trade-dependent states in the nation, with imports comprising 32.3% of its GDP and exports at 16.3%. This heavy reliance on global...
by Staff | Apr 29, 2025 | Blog
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman recently addressed the nation’s largest drug policy summit, the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit, held in Nashville, TN. In his speech, Coleman emphasized the importance of collaboration among law enforcement, public health...
by Staff | Apr 28, 2025 | Blog
University of Louisville settled out of court for wrongfully firing distinguished professor Dr. Allan Josephson. Josephson’s fault? He questioned the legitimacy of performing gender transitions on minors. Arriving at this conclusion should not take a university...
by Staff | Apr 25, 2025 | Blog
A group called Colossal Biosciences claims to have revived the extinct Dire Wolf. Colossal is a company committed to the idea of “de-extinction,” using DNA from related animals to recreate lost species. Critics argue that doing this is not truly bringing an extinct...
by Staff | Apr 24, 2025 | Blog
Outbreaks of political violence have become disturbingly common in today’s polarized climate. Last week, the home of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was set on fire, and several Tesla dealerships have been vandalized because the founder Elon Musk is working in the...
by Staff | Apr 23, 2025 | Blog
A recent report from The Washington Free Beacon reveals that UCLA’s School of Medicine is admitting applicants based on race—even when those students have alarmingly low academic credentials. In some cases, applicants with GPAs and MCAT scores well below the standard...
by Staff | Apr 22, 2025 | Blog
The Trump administration froze $27.5 million in federal funds to Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, citing violations of executive orders that prohibit funding for organizations promoting DEI initiatives and illegal immigration. These actions are part of a...
by Staff | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog
President Trump’s statement on Holy week created a stir. He said he and Melania “join in prayer with Christians celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ—the living Son of God who conquered death, freed us from sin,...
by Staff | Apr 18, 2025 | Blog
Governor Andy Beshear launched “The Andy Beshear Podcast” last week, a show he hopes will “bridge divides and foster understanding” in our polarized age. Beshear and his supporters offer a bold vision for the podcast, but critics say he stole the idea from California...
by Staff | Apr 17, 2025 | Blog
Western Kentucky University is in the middle of a controversy for hosting a drag queen show attended by children. The show was hosted by the WKU Housing and Residence Life to “learn about the history of drag and watch WKU students and alumni perform.” When we think of...
by Staff | Apr 16, 2025 | Blog
Since Donald Trump took office, illegal crossings at the southern border have decreased dramatically. They’re down 94% compared to the same time last year. In the last seven days alone, Border Patrol agents apprehended less than 6% of the number of illegal...
by Staff | Apr 15, 2025 | Blog
The Colorado State House recently passed a bill (HB 1312), which would penalize parents for “misgendering” their child in custody battles. Supporters say the bill protects transgender youth’s mental health and identity. Critics argue it threatens parental rights and...
by Staff | Apr 14, 2025 | Blog
Donald Trump declared April to Liberation Day. He issued across-the-board tariffs of 10% on all nations. Opponents argue that tariffs will hurt the economy and the stock market has reacted negatively. But in many cases other countries are imposing higher tariffs on...
by Staff | Apr 11, 2025 | Blog
The Indiana state legislature passed a bill to ban government funded obscene performances. This would apply to sexually erotic performances, defined in state law as catering solely to sexual interests without any literary, artistic, political, or scientific value....
