In our blog, read about the political and cultural issues affecting Tennesseans written from a conservative perspective. Commentaries are typically written by David Fowler, an attorney who served in the Tennessee state Senate for 12 years before joining FACT as President.
Is the American Family on the Brink of Collapse?
Jan 19, 2026 by FACT
The Heritage Foundation made its “first foray” into the family policy arena by releasing a 168-page report detailing the breakdown of the traditional family and suggesting a number of policy solutions to remedy the family and fertility cr...
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Sued Over DEI Controversy
Jan 14, 2026 by FACT
A Tennessee musician is taking a stand against discriminatory DEI practices in the music industry.
Clarinet player James Zimmermann has filed a lawsuit against the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra after it rescinded its offer of employment once ...
Tennessee Sues Roblox for Child Endangerment
Jan 7, 2026 by FACT
In December, Tennessee became the sixth state to file a lawsuit against one of the most popular online gaming platforms in history: Roblox. The video game giant is widely known for cultivating an environment where predators can “readily hunt, g...
Protecting Children While Federalizing AI
Dec 18, 2025 by FACT
It's indisputable – we are living in the age of Artificial Intelligence. For some, that fact inspires hope. For others, fear.
Parents are right to be concerned about how AI can impact their children’s well-being. The negative...
Australia Passes First-Ever Social Media Ban for Minors
Dec 12, 2025 by FACT
This week, Australia became the first country in the world to ban children 16 and under from all social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Snapchat, X (formerly Twitter), and more. Over one million accounts will ...
Will You Help Us Continue Our Winning Streak?
Dec 2, 2025 by FACT
Did you know that Tennessee is the 5th-fastest-growing state in the US? Our state has been ranked the 2nd most religious state in the nation, the 13th most pro-life state, and ranked 6th in educational freedom, among other accolades. Tennessee stands...
‘Standing in the Gap’: Pregnancy Resource Centers Served 1 Million+ Women in 2024
Nov 26, 2025 by FACT
Material support provided to women and families by pregnancy resource centers across the United States increased by over 45% in 2024, reaching an all-time high, and client satisfaction rose to 98%. This is incredible news for the pro-life movement an...
Accountability is Coming: Tennessee Public Libraries Ordered to Undergo Age Appropriateness Book Review
Nov 18, 2025 by FACT
Tennessee will launch an “immediate age-appropriateness review” of library books intended for minors in several counties following a state government directive. The review aims to identify and eliminate any form of radical gender ideology...
‘The Days of Obergefell are Numbered’ – SCOTUS Denies Challenge to Same-Sex Marriage
Nov 11, 2025 by FACT
In August, Liberty Counsel petitioned the US Supreme Court on behalf of Kim Davis, who served five days in jail in 2015 after refusing to sign her name to a gay couple’s marriage license in the wake of Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same...
Abortion Drug Controversy, Part II: Abortion Chemicals in Our Water
Nov 6, 2025 by FACT
"Environmental protection efforts are necessary to counter the potential harm that chemical abortion drugs are creating for our people, wildlife, and ecosystems. The American people deserve to know the negative effects caused by chemical abortio...
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