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Richard Nelson: Does national motto — ‘In God We Trust’ — belong in our public schools?

September 1, 2018August 29, 20183

Does the National Motto belong in public school? State Rep. Brandon Reed (R-Hodgenville) thinks so. He’s introducing a bill that…

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Richard Nelson: Confidence in traditional mainstream media erodes; loss of credibility is a looming crisis

July 25, 2018July 24, 20181

Our trust in the established news media continues to decline. A major culprit? “Fake news.” According to a Monmouth University poll…

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Richard Nelson: Declaration of Independence worth celebrating, but what are we fighting for today?

July 3, 2018July 2, 20180

It was 242 years ago when America’s colonial leaders declared their independence from a tyrant who trampled their rights and…

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Richard Nelson: Supreme Court ruling in case of Colorado baker restores dignity to people of faith

June 9, 2018June 8, 20180

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a religious freedom victory to a Colorado baker who’s been through the legal wringer ever…

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Richard Nelson: Despite drama, 2018 legislative session was a successful production in many ways

April 29, 2018April 29, 20181

The 2018 General Assembly was incredibly productive and even took positive steps to shore up the state pension system, but…

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Richard Nelson: As we feast at the Facebook buffet, we must focus our appetite for sharing only truth

March 30, 2018March 29, 20180

Mark Twain famously said that “A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” Turns out Twain was…

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Richard Nelson: Kids need parents involved in lives; fathers play key role in preventing mass violence

March 9, 2018March 8, 20181

Gabe Parker was described as cold, callous and “shockingly calm” in an interview with Kentucky State Police. The 16-year old…

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Commentary: Messages have consequences; there is a disconnect over healthy sexuality in our society

February 20, 2018February 19, 20180

By Brandon Porter and Richard Nelson Commonwealth Policy Center The top grossing movie prior to Valentine’s was 50 Shades Freed….

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Richard Nelson: No time for posturing or blame, but time for compassion in wake of unspeakable tragedy

January 26, 2018January 27, 20180

Tuesday morning at Marshall County High School started out as a typical school day. Sophomores and juniors carrying books and…

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Richard Nelson: New approach to healthy Kentucky – to help people take ownership of their own lives

January 19, 2018January 17, 20180

Kentucky became the first state in the nation to receive a federal waiver to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients to work,…

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Richard Nelson: Don’t allow consumerism to overshadow Christmas — keep real joy in it

December 13, 2017December 12, 20170

Have you ever gotten the feeling that Christmas has become something that it was never meant to be? We’re pushed…

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Richard Nelson: On sexual harassment, we need a cultural assessment, and each of us must stand up

November 19, 2017November 15, 20170

Sexual harassment and allegations of abuse by high profile politicians is dominating the news and as distasteful the details and…

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Richard Nelson: Instant Racing expansion will be a bust — pie-in-the-sky promises, economic bad bet

September 23, 2017September 21, 20170

Churchill Downs and Keeneland announced a partnership to expand gambling into eastern and western Kentucky and promised they’ll “create hundreds…

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Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, others object to Churchill Downs-Keeneland plan for two new tracks

September 16, 2017September 16, 20172

Staff report The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and other groups are pushing back on the plan announced by Churchill Downs…

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Richard Nelson: Fixing the foster care system critical to improving the lives of Kentucky children

September 16, 2017September 14, 20171

If Hurricane Harvey’s record rainfall doused the fiery political climate, then the images of rescue workers saving children have softened…

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Richard Nelson: Tweeting is no way to communicate policy; have honest discussion about gender issues

August 4, 2017August 4, 20171

President Trump’s tweet barring transgendered persons from serving in the military caught everyone off guard, including policy makers who are…

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Commentary: Coverage of Bevin’s real estate deal results in another case of unbalanced journalism

July 30, 20170

By Richard Nelson Special to NKyTribune The Executive Branch Ethics Commission (EBEC) recently cleared Gov. Bevin of any wrongdoing involving…

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Richard Nelson: Civility is missing in public discourse, and we need to find a way to rescue it

June 20, 2017June 19, 20170

Civility is on life support. But the body politic was sick long before James T. Hodgkinson assaulted GOP Congressmen at…

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Richard Nelson: Yes, Gov. Matt Bevin gives interviews — I had an exclusive interview with him

May 29, 2017May 29, 20171

I recently sat down with Gov. Bevin for an exclusive interview to hear about significant legislative progress, continuing challenges and…

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Richard Nelson: Does judge have right to conscience as in placing kids with adoptive gay parents?

May 8, 2017May 7, 20170

Does a judge have a right to his conscience? That’s the question many are asking since a Glasgow Family Court…

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Richard Nelson: Living in a post-truth world — from ‘alternative facts’ to a state of confusion

April 28, 2017April 27, 20170

Wheaties was a staple breakfast food in my childhood and between spoonfuls of the stuff that was supposed to make…

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Richard Nelson: Trust in institutional media is at a low; why and what to do? First, own up

February 22, 2017February 22, 20170

Kentuckians’ trust in institutional media may be at an all-time low. According to Secretary of State Alison Grime’s Kentucky Civic…

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