Opinion – Richard Nelson: Beshear’s conversion therapy executive order violates religious freedom
Governor Andy Beshear’s executive order banning conversion therapy within the scope of state agencies stirred controversy across the state. And…
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Commentary: Both sides want a healthy society, but that’s possible only when human life is respected
By Richard Nelson and Christopher Parr Commonwealth Policy Center During their convention in Chicago last month, Democrats united around the…
Opinion – Cole Cuzick: November election offers best opportunity for education reform in decades
Donald Trump’s momentum for President will likely carry Kentucky’s Amendment 2 ballot initiative across the finish line. His polling in…
Opinion – Cole Cuzik: Educational opportunity protects children and teachers
On April 19, The Biden Administration issued an executive order which unveiled new Title IX regulations in an effort to…
Opinion – Christopher Parr: Certificate of need, like anything that hinders a free market, needs reform
A major issue in Kentucky’s 2024 legislative primaries is one that many outside of Northern Kentucky may not know about:…
OPINION – 2024 Primary election proves encouraging for conservatives who campaigned the right way
By Richard Nelson and Cole Cuzick Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s state legislative races took center stage in Tuesday’s primary, even…
Opinion – Christopher Parr: Is Donald Trump the best spokesman for new Bible?
Former President Donald Trump and country singer Lee Greenwood have released the God Bless the USA Bible. With a price…
Opinion — Richard Nelson: Legislation mandating age verification to access adult content long overdue
A bill proposing age verification limits on websites where children can access adult content is currently making its way through…
Richard Nelson: Self-identified gender ideology meets Christianity in post-truth arena
CNN reporter Devan Cole created a stir last week when he said, “It’s not possible to know a person’s gender…
Richard Nelson: Whether or not life is found on Mars, it is found in the tiniest heartbeat of a human being
BBC Science Correspondent Jonathan Amos recently asked, “What chance has NASA of finding life on Mars?” He’s referring to the Mars…
Richard Nelson: Little-known organizations, like KY’s faith-based pregnancy care centers, have big impact
More often than not there are enterprises within our communities that we know nothing about. But when little-known organizations have…
Richard Nelson: Confidence in traditional mainstream media erodes; loss of credibility is a looming crisis
Our trust in the established news media continues to decline. A major culprit? “Fake news.” According to a Monmouth University poll…
Richard Nelson: Declaration of Independence worth celebrating, but what are we fighting for today?
It was 242 years ago when America’s colonial leaders declared their independence from a tyrant who trampled their rights and…
Richard Nelson: Despite drama, 2018 legislative session was a successful production in many ways
The 2018 General Assembly was incredibly productive and even took positive steps to shore up the state pension system, but…
Richard Nelson: Fixing the foster care system critical to improving the lives of Kentucky children
If Hurricane Harvey’s record rainfall doused the fiery political climate, then the images of rescue workers saving children have softened…
Richard Nelson: Tweeting is no way to communicate policy; have honest discussion about gender issues
President Trump’s tweet barring transgendered persons from serving in the military caught everyone off guard, including policy makers who are…
Commentary: Coverage of Bevin’s real estate deal results in another case of unbalanced journalism
By Richard Nelson Special to NKyTribune The Executive Branch Ethics Commission (EBEC) recently cleared Gov. Bevin of any wrongdoing involving…
Richard Nelson: An unforgettable experience outside Kentucky’s last remaining abortion clinic
Have you ever gone to an event expecting one thing only to find out that it was something entirely different?…
Commentary: Marches, Planned Parenthood and balanced reporting on what’s really significant
By Richard Nelson Special to NKyTribune It’s been a week of marches and protests and major policy shifts, but in…
Richard Nelson: Gov. Bevin signs pro-life legislation into law, and I supported both of the bills
An interesting thing happened in Frankfort a few days ago. For the first time in the history of the legislature,…
Richard Nelson: Candidate Trump is a creature of the times — and has been in the making for years
Halloween is past and scarier than any goblin at your doorstep is a bitter political season filled with high pitched…
Commentary: Ten Commandments come down in Trigg County — whose values were imposed?
By Richard Nelson Special to NKyTribune After a threatening letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), a Trigg County…