Richard Nelson: Beshear keeps casinos open while closing schools, restaurants, churches, and more
Gov. Andy Beshear issued more executive orders on Wednesday in response to a rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the Commonwealth….
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Richard Nelson: Evangelical political calculus changing; can we support Trump, maintain witness?
Evangelical Christians may be one of the most influential voting blocks this election but will they vote according to Biblical…
Richard Nelson: What are the qualities of a good Supreme Court Justice? That question is relevant
What are the qualities of a good Supreme Court Justice? The question is relevant since Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination…
Richard Nelson: Kentucky Supreme Court hears oral arguments on instant racing legality — should say no
The Kentucky Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the legality of instant racing devices last week. Proponents argue they’re simply…
Richard Nelson: Racial reconciliation begins with the Church; conversations bring understanding
I recently moderated a forum on racism, justice, and the Church, where three black pastors from Kentucky and Tennessee joined…
Richard Nelson: Open letter to the Church — do you want to spread a virus or be a force for good?
I just got off the phone with a pastor friend in Eastern Kentucky who shared some sad and disappointing news….
Groups opposed to medical marijuana gather at Capitol; Moser offers alternative for more research
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Representatives from Kentucky public health, law enforcement, and other groups gathered at the State Capitol…
Commentary: The wrong way to do ‘medical marijuana’; don’t trade one drug crisis for another
By Richard Nelson and Garth Van Meter Marijuana as medicine is moving in the Kentucky legislature but before we jump…
Richard Nelson: Beware of sweeping implications in current legislation, could limit faith-based counselors
Last week, the New York Times reported on a Kentucky Senate bill banning conversion therapy, a controversial technique whose extreme…
Richard Nelson: The real gift of Christmas — a hint, it really isn’t about all those gifts we’ll be buying
According to a recent Gallup survey, Americans plan to spend an average of $942 on Christmas gifts this year. This…
Richard Nelson: Humility is the recipe for a peaceful Thanksgiving conversation (start with gratitude)
Our homes will soon be filled with the aroma of roast turkey wafting through the kitchen and dinner tables decked…
Richard Nelson: Halloween is approaching but real scariness lies in disrespect of others’ points of view
Halloween is approaching, but Democratic Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke’s resolve to remove tax-exempt status from churches and other nonprofits sent…
Richard Nelson: Political Action Committees offer teachable moment, reflect values of constituency
Elections are kind of like a new school year. New faces show up. Fresh ideas are disseminated. Personalities emerge. Elections often teach…
Richard Nelson: Remembering our nation’s 243rd birthday and the soul-stirring 56 words that define us
Just a few days ago I was in Washington D.C. where I visited the National Archives and saw the Declaration…
Richard Nelson: Tomorrow is primary election day in Kentucky; can we defy the low turnout prediction?
Kentucky’s primary election is Tuesday and if voter participation in 2015 is any indication, the turnout will be in the…
Commonwealth Policy Center honors Rep. Joe Fischer with Friend of Life Award; event May 15
The Commonwealth Policy Center is honoring State Rep. Joe Fischer with its Friend of Life Award for sponsoring HB 148…
Richard Nelson: Equality Act has a clever, noble name but carries troubling consequences
The Equality Act (HR 5) is moving in Congress but Congressman James Comer (R-Tompkinsville) is “deeply troubled” after looking into…
Richard Nelson: Signs of life in the Kentucky legislature as flurry of pro-life bills moves through
A flurry of pro-life bills is moving through the Kentucky legislature as swiftly as a Midwestern snowstorm in February, bringing…
Richard Nelson: Hold the horses, reign in Oak Grove Casino project; it makes community less stable
Ever hear the saying “hold your horses?” Well, it looks like West Kentucky Development Corp. needs to reign theirs’ in….
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: It’s Thanksgiving with much to be thankful for but not including another casino in WKY
The people of West Kentucky have many reasons to be grateful for as we enter Thanksgiving week but news of…
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…