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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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Is Saying “Abortion is Murder” Hate Speech?
Students at Abilene Christian University, set up a pro-life display with a sign that said “Abortion is Murder. Disagree? Let’s talk.” School administrators labeled it as “hate speech,” and demanded that it be removed or rephrased. Critics say that the university...
Fallout from NBA Gambling Scandal
The arrest of high-profile figures in the NBA in a sweeping federal gambling investigation has sent a clear warning: legalized sports betting makes it more likely to corrupt sporting competition. Chauncy Billups and Terry Rozier were arrested in separate operations...
Does the Surgeon General Nominee Believe in Science?
Dr. Casey Means has been nominated by President Trump’s to serve as the next U.S. Surgeon General. Now there's a debate over whether she aligns with established scientific norms. Means is a Stanford-trained physician who did not complete residency and whose license is...
Latest Opinion Pieces
Kentucky Lawmakers Should Protect Student-Athletes, Integrity of Games
The U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dropped a bombshell indictment last Thursday involving a gambling scheme to fix college basketball and Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) games. The indictment alleged that 39 NCAA basketball players were involved in a point-shaving scheme going back to the ’23-’24 season.
SB26 Takes Aim at DEI in Kentucky Schools
Kentucky’s 2026 Legislative Session began earlier this month and several bills are already drawing controversy. One of them is Senate Bill 26 (SB26), filed by Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield.
Should 18-Year-Olds Gamble on Sports? In Kentucky, It’s Legal
Sports gambling has gone mainstream, sweeping the country. Today, 39 states have legalized it, including Kentucky. Unlike most states, Kentucky allows 18-year-olds to gamble on sporting events (32 of the 39 states set the minimum age at 21). Perhaps the state legislature overlooked this detail when mainstreaming sports gambling in 2023. But considering the vulnerabilities of young people, Kentucky should reconsider raising the minimum age this legislative session.