Working for the Common Good

What is the goal of politics? Many assume that the goal of politics is “we win, they lose.” Factions compete with other factions with a “winner-takes-all” mentality. But politics doesn’t have to be like this. The goal of politics is the common good: laws and policies...

Protecting Ky’s Kids

Several bills that would protect Kentucky’s kids from explicit content or sexual abuse have been proposed in the Kentucky legislature this session. SB 147 would regulate explicit performances, including drag shows, and prevent them from targeting children as an...

70% of Jewish Students feel less Safe

A recent survey found that 70% of Jewish college students in America feel less safe on their campus after Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel. Anti-semitism has become a serious problem on many campuses and many Jewish students are the victims of verbal and physical...

Gambling App Addictions

While working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, a psychiatrist downloaded the sports betting app DraftKings. In under a year, she lost $400,000. She’s not alone, as sports betting has grown exponentially in recent years. Last year, Americans bet over $100 billion...

Good Friday 2024

Today is Good Friday. It's a high holy day of Christianity where Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It's ironic that it's called Good Friday since so much evil was meted out on Christ. After all he lived a perfect, sinless life, framed in a sham...

Barr Introduces Bill to Bridge Divides in Communities

Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) recently introduced the Building Civic Bridges Act (BCPA) to enable communities to foster civility and break down the walls of hostility. It’s evident to all of us that our nation and commonwealth are terribly divided. An NBC News poll...

Keep Porn from Kentucky Kids

Professor Gail Dines said we're in the "midst of a massive social experiment that is having a seismic impact on the sexual templates, behaviors, emotional wellbeing, and attitudes of youth. Never before have we brought up a generation of boys who are a click away from...

Trump ‘Bloodbath,’ Remarks Create Stir

Former President Trump spoke at a recent campaign rally about the effect four more years of a Biden Presidency would have on America’s auto industry. “It’s going to be a bloodbath for the country,” Trump said. Media outlets reported Trump’s use of the word “bloodbath”...

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