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…
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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…
Richard Nelson: Does national motto — ‘In God We Trust’ — belong in our public schools?
Does the National Motto belong in public school? State Rep. Brandon Reed (R-Hodgenville) thinks so. He’s introducing a bill that…
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: Supreme Court ruling in case of Colorado baker restores dignity to people of faith
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a religious freedom victory to a Colorado baker who’s been through the legal wringer ever…
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: As we feast at the Facebook buffet, we must focus our appetite for sharing only truth
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…
Richard Nelson: Kids need parents involved in lives; fathers play key role in preventing mass violence
Gabe Parker was described as cold, callous and “shockingly calm” in an interview with Kentucky State Police. The 16-year old…
Commentary: Messages have consequences; there is a disconnect over healthy sexuality in our society
By Brandon Porter and Richard Nelson Commonwealth Policy Center The top grossing movie prior to Valentine’s was 50 Shades Freed….
Richard Nelson: No time for posturing or blame, but time for compassion in wake of unspeakable tragedy
Tuesday morning at Marshall County High School started out as a typical school day. Sophomores and juniors carrying books and…
Richard Nelson: New approach to healthy Kentucky – to help people take ownership of their own lives
Kentucky became the first state in the nation to receive a federal waiver to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients to work,…
Richard Nelson: Don’t allow consumerism to overshadow Christmas — keep real joy in it
Have you ever gotten the feeling that Christmas has become something that it was never meant to be? We’re pushed…
Richard Nelson: On sexual harassment, we need a cultural assessment, and each of us must stand up
Sexual harassment and allegations of abuse by high profile politicians is dominating the news and as distasteful the details and…
Richard Nelson: Instant Racing expansion will be a bust — pie-in-the-sky promises, economic bad bet
Churchill Downs and Keeneland announced a partnership to expand gambling into eastern and western Kentucky and promised they’ll “create hundreds…
Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, others object to Churchill Downs-Keeneland plan for two new tracks
Staff report The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and other groups are pushing back on the plan announced by Churchill Downs…
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: Civility is missing in public discourse, and we need to find a way to rescue it
Civility is on life support. But the body politic was sick long before James T. Hodgkinson assaulted GOP Congressmen at…
Richard Nelson: Yes, Gov. Matt Bevin gives interviews — I had an exclusive interview with him
I recently sat down with Gov. Bevin for an exclusive interview to hear about significant legislative progress, continuing challenges and…