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The Commonwealth Policy Center (CPC) is dedicated to preserving the bedrock values of life, religious liberty, marriage, and fiscal responsibility in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It affirms as stated in the Kentucky Constitution that our civil, political and religious liberties come from God.
To that end, it seeks to educate the general public, work for sound public policies, and influence elections on behalf of conservative candidates.
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Democrat Leaders Radicalizing Party
Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg argues that Democratic candidates should double down on leftism. However, this is what Democratic candidate for president Kamala Harris did in the 2024 election. Her commitment to controversial and radical policies...
Alberta to Become 51st State?
President Donald Trump has repeatedly tossed around the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state. This banter appears tongue-in-cheek. But it may not be—at least for one Canadian province. Earlier this month, Alberta announced that it will hold a referendum on...
Paying Illegal Immigrants $1000 to Leave?
The Trump administration floated the idea of giving $1,000 to illegal immigrants who voluntarily leave the country. The goal is to speed up self-deportation as part of a broader crackdown on illegal immigration. The proposed payments would come in addition to the cost...
Latest Opinion Pieces
Trump’s EO and HB 4 Force Shift in Kentucky’s DEI Landscape
Schools across Kentucky are adapting to President Trump’s Executive Order on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Of the Commonwealth’s 171 public school districts, all but two are complying with the new federal restrictions. Universities are also shutting down DEI initiatives, aligning themselves with the White House’s directive as well as Kentucky’s House Bill 4.
Empowerment or exploitation? Children present at WKU drag show
On April 3, students and locals alike gathered on the campus of Western Kentucky University (WKU) for the community’s 10th annual Drag Show. Such shows have long garnered controversy, with some states essentially banning them outright. WKU’s 10th-anniversary show was no exception.
Trump’s Easter Proclamation and the Need for a Savior
President Trump’s statement on Holy week is causing a stir. In part, 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, and unlocked the gates of Heaven for all of humanity.” This theologically robust statement isn’t the kind of thing Americans have heard from recent presidents, and it contrasts sharply with former President Joe Biden’s statement affirming the Transgender Day of Visibility, which fell on Easter Sunday in 2024.