by Richard Nelson | Sep 15, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
Kentucky is a conservative state with a majority who identify as Christian. Since Andy Beshear first ran for governor in 2019, he’s made much of the fact that his grandfather and great-grandfather were Baptist preachers. “Love your neighbor as...
by Christopher Parr | Sep 6, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
Are 51.9% of Americans “Christian Nationalists?” That’s the claim made by a recent book: Taking America Back for God. Its authors, Samuel Perry and Andrew Whitehead, are regularly cited by mainstream media outlets as experts on Christian Nationalism, supposedly a...
by Justin Warriner | Sep 1, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
The Daviess County Citizens for Decency, a group concerned about the inroads radical gender ideology is making in Owensboro, recently conducted an audit of books in the Daviess County Public Library. What they found is concerning to say the least. Many books in the...
by Cole Cuzick | Aug 24, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
During CPC’s workshop, “LGBT Push in School and Culture: A Christian Response,” followers of Jesus are challenged to share their biblical values while having their words be seasoned with grace. Across this country, pastors, politicians and activists are rewarded with...
by Richard Nelson | Aug 8, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
Two inches of rain soaked Saint Jerome’s Parish grounds within 24 hours of the first speech at the Fancy Farm annual picnic on Saturday. So it was fitting that Gov. Andy Beshear, who’s staked much of his leadership on disaster recovery, highlighted his...
by Staff | Jul 28, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
Controversy is brewing around the Beshear Administration regarding disaster relief funds being sent to people not affected by the 2021 tornados in West Kentucky and the 2022 floods in Eastern Kentucky. In February, several Kentuckians unaffected by the disasters...
by Richard Nelson | Jul 25, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
Kentucky’s political suspense for the remaining spot on the November ballot officially ended at 9:30 Wednesday morning as the Republican candidate for governor, Daniel Cameron, announced his running mate for lieutenant governor—State Senator Robby Mills from...
by Christopher Parr | Jul 20, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
An open records request by Kentucky Today has revealed Jefferson County Public School teachers’ extensive involvement in the organization, facilitation, and encouragement of a student protest of SB 150 this past March. The bill, which prohibits K-5 sex education,...
by Richard Nelson | Jun 30, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
As we celebrate Independence Day, it’s fitting to reflect on the theme that compelled the colonists to separate from Great Britain: freedom. Arguably, no nation has ever had so much of it leading to vast wealth, prosperity, and a high standard of living. At the same...
by Alex Richey | Jun 29, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
Jefferson County Public School teachers helped students organize a protest of SB 150 at the State Capitol on March 29th, according to emails obtained by Kentucky Today. SB 150 protects Kentucky school kids from controversial LGBT indoctrination in K-5 public school...
by Christopher Parr | Jun 27, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
Kentucky is one of four American states which have adopted the name “commonwealth.” There’s no legal difference between Virginia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky and the other 46, but there’s a world of political significance in the word. According to Samuel...
by Richard Nelson | Jun 23, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
School may be out for the summer, but Kentuckians are getting a front row seat to a lesson in political activism from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). Their new guidance regarding SB 150 is causing a commotion, leading some legislators to go back to the...
by Staff | May 31, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
In my previous Op-Ed I discussed how teachers are important to the future of school choice, and proposed “Educational Freedom” as a better slogan to capture the spirit of the movement. Many public teachers have placed their own children in private schools over the...
by Justin Warriner | May 19, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
California’s Reparations Task Force recently released their recommendations on how to address America’s past sins of slavery and Jim Crow. Their answer is to pay every qualified black California resident up to $1.2 million in reparations. While this recommendation is...
by Richard Nelson | May 19, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
“School Choice!” “Fund Students, Not Schools!” These short quips have dominated the conversation about school reforms for quite some time, and they have merit. In just a few words, they convey the belief that public schools are deeply flawed and it is time to break up...
by Staff | May 19, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
“School Choice!” “Fund Students, Not Schools!” These short quips have dominated the conversation about school reforms for quite some time, and they have merit. In just a few words, they convey the belief that public schools are deeply flawed and it is time to break up...
by Richard Nelson | Apr 28, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
Former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was attacked by trans-activists after giving a speech on preserving women’s sports at San Francisco State University earlier this month. I learned of Riley’s story through the New York Post, not the...
by Richard Nelson | Mar 24, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed SB 150, which protects Kentucky school kids from controversial LGBT indoctrination in K-5 public school classrooms, makes clear that bathroom and locker room policy corresponds to biological sex, and prohibits gender transitions of...
by Richard Nelson | Mar 3, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
A recently introduced bill that would legalize sports gambling in Kentucky (HB 551), is being pushed by bill sponsor State Rep. Michael Meredith (R-Oakland) and Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown.) Both underscored the popularity of the issue on...
by Richard Nelson | Mar 3, 2023 | Opinion Pieces
The Do No Harm Act (HB 470) passed the Kentucky state House amid raucous opposition on Thursday. Opponents positioned the bill as anti-transgender, hateful in fact, and in some cases verbally accosted legislators for their beliefs. In reality, HB 470 was pro-child...
