Commentary

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.

The Battle Against Radical Transgender Ideology Rages On…

The Battle Against Radical Transgender Ideology Rages On…

Apr 11, 2025 by FACT

President Donald Trump’s plethora of executive orders during his first three months in office have bolstered the conservative movement and renewed hope that America can once again be a nation that values faith, family, and freedom. While we app...
SURPRISE: Marriage’s Role in “Success Sequence” Leads to Successful Families

SURPRISE: Marriage’s Role in “Success Sequence” Leads to Successful Families

Apr 4, 2025 by FACT

What if we told you that 97% of young adults who first finish high school, then enter the workforce, and then marry before having children avoid poverty in adulthood? Individuals who complete those steps in that order are all but guaranteed that they...
All eyes on U.S. v. Skrmetti: Trump DOJ Supports Tennessee

All eyes on U.S. v. Skrmetti: Trump DOJ Supports Tennessee

Mar 27, 2025 by FACT

At the end of last year, due to an appeal from the Biden administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ), the US Supreme Court reviewed the constitutionality of Tennessee’s 2023 “Help Not Harm” bill (SB1), which protects children...
BIG WIN – Local Citizens Move This TN Library System To Protect Children

BIG WIN – Local Citizens Move This TN Library System To Protect Children

Mar 21, 2025 by FACT

Earlier this week, the Rutherford County Library board voted 5-3 to “remove material that promotes, encourages, advocates for or normalizes transgenderism or ‘gender confusion’ in minors.” Cody York, who introduced the measure...
STILL working to Ensure Girls' Bathrooms are Just for Girls

STILL working to Ensure Girls' Bathrooms are Just for Girls

Mar 14, 2025 by FACT

Biological males do not belong in bathrooms designated for biological females.   That shouldn’t be a controversial statement, but unfortunately, in today’s world, it still is, even in our state. Family Action Council of Tennessee h...
“You are perfect exactly the way God made you” declares Trump in Joint Congressional Address

“You are perfect exactly the way God made you” declares Trump in Joint Congressional Address

Mar 7, 2025 by FACT

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump delivered the longest presidential address to a joint Congress in history, detailing the accomplishments of his first six weeks in office. The two-hour address focused heavily on the "commonsense revolut...
US Supreme Court Affirms Tennessee’s Ban on Drag Shows for Minors

US Supreme Court Affirms Tennessee’s Ban on Drag Shows for Minors

Feb 28, 2025 by FACT

Once again, Tennessee has paved the way to conservative victory. In 2023, our state legislature passed the "Tennessee Adult Entertainment Act” (AEA) to ban "adult cabaret performances” in public places and in front of children. ...
Tennessee Must Do Better in Rankings for Strength of Our Families

Tennessee Must Do Better in Rankings for Strength of Our Families

Feb 21, 2025 by FACT

“The truth is, the greatest tool to lift children and families from poverty is one that decreases the probability of child poverty by 82%. But it isn’t a government spending program. It’s called marriage.” – Senator (now...
Data Proves Pro-Life Laws Reduce Maternal Mortality Rates by 20%

Data Proves Pro-Life Laws Reduce Maternal Mortality Rates by 20%

Feb 14, 2025 by FACT

“In medical practice, there are few surgical procedures given so little attention and so underrated in its potential hazards as abortion. It is a commonly held view that complications are inevitable.” - Dr. Warren Hern, Abortionist  ...
Promises Made, Promises Kept: President Trump Acts to Protect Women

Promises Made, Promises Kept: President Trump Acts to Protect Women

Feb 7, 2025 by FACT

Two years ago, at the Pray Vote Stand Summit in D.C., then-candidate Trump promised to “sign a new executive order to cut federal funding for any school pushing critical race theory, transgender insanity, and other inappropriate racial, sexual,...

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