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.
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...
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 ...
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