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 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...
Abortion Drug Controversy – Part I: FDA Quietly Approves Generic Abortion Drug
Oct 30, 2025 by FACT
Earlier this month, we shared the positive news that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in conjunction with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was initiating a review of the abortion drug mifepristone, the first pill in a two-dru...
Bible Education is Changing America!
Oct 19, 2025 by FACT
Did you know that LifeWise Academy has enabled Tennessee public schools to offer Bible education to students during the school day? This is an incredible opportunity to radically change our culture by helping public school students develop a personal...
SCOTUS Considers ‘Trans Athletes,’ Voting Rights Act, and ‘Conversion Therapy’
Oct 14, 2025 by FACT
Last week, the US Supreme Court began its fall term for the 2025-2026 session. Several high-profile cases are on the docket, including state bans on “conversion therapy,” allowing men to compete in women’s sports, and more. Below ar...
‘Awaken the Dawn’ Brings Revival to America
Oct 8, 2025 by FACT
Awaken the Dawn is inviting Christians from all around the nation to join together in Washington, D.C. for four days of nonstop prayer and praise on the National Mall as part of “Communion America.”
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‘Long Promised and Much Needed’ – FDA Launches Review of Abortion Pill
Oct 1, 2025 by FACT
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has finally launched a full-fledged investigation into the dangers of the abortion drug Mifepristone. This comes in response to a letter ...
Charlie Kirk’s Memorial – “An Old-Time Revival”
Sep 25, 2025 by FACT
At least 20 million people around the world tuned in to watch Charlie Kirk’s memorial last Sunday, which President Trump described as “an old-time revival.” Estimates suggest that over 200,000 people attended the event in person, wi...
Tennessee’s “Sex Education” Courses Are Teaching Radical Gender Ideology
Sep 17, 2025 by FACT
Did you know radical gender ideology is being taught in Tennessee public schools, all under the guise of “sex education”?
Tennessee was one of 40 states to receive a letter from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (H...
Clarksville Football Coach Forced to Leave Game After Reading Bible
Sep 11, 2025 by FACT
An assistant football coach at Northwest High School, Trey Campbell, was removed from a football game last week after school officials accused him of "proselytizing" by privately reading his Bible at halftime and praying with students who v...
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