Drive-in Churches Regain Religious Freedom in the Midst of the Virus
May 1, 2020
Legal experts that are reminding elected officials across the nation about the religious liberty afforded to Americans in the Constitution are quickly gaining victories for drive-in church services during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Injunction Allowing Abortions
May 1, 2020
Last Friday night, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an injunction issued by the U.S. District Court effectively exempting abortions from Governor Lee’s Executive Order 25 to limit non-emergency health care procedures as a means of preserving personal protective equipment and limiting the spread of the coronavirus. The State immediately filed a petition for an en blanc rehearing, which would be heard by all 6th Circuit judges.
Franklin’s First Pride Parade Gets Rescheduled
Apr 24, 2020
Franklin was to have its first pride parade at the Franklin Theatre in June, but thankfully it got rescheduled due to concerns about the coronavirus. The parade, organized by the Franklin chapter of Parents, Friends, and Allies United with LGBT+ People (PFLAG), has been rescheduled to June 2021 and will also include a “Children’s Story Hour” and live musical performances.
‘Transgenders’ Prohibited From All-Female Sports in Idaho
Apr 24, 2020
With Governor Brad Little signing the Fairness for Women in Sports Act, Idaho has become the first state to “ban biological male students from competing in all-female sports.” But before the ink had dried, the ACLU filed a lawsuit against the state claiming the legislation treats “trans athletes” unfairly.
UK Expert Calls At-Home Abortions Risky
Apr 24, 2020
In the United Kingdom, the Department of Health and Social Care has begun allowing for at-home chemical abortions through telemedicine and a regimen of prescription pills while the COVID-19 pandemic continues. But Dr. Gregory Gardner, an honorary clinical lecturer at the University of Birmingham, is suggesting at-home abortions put vulnerable women at risk.
Harvard Puts Out Propaganda About Homeschooling
Apr 24, 2020
With many public schools closed around the country due to COVID-19, more parents have been turning to homeschooling for a viable educational alternative. But Harvard Law professor Elizabeth Bartholet and other Harvard-affiliated radicals have written stinging articles against homeschooling, suggesting that it not only “violates children’s rights to a meaningful education” but could be a cover for child abuse by parents.
David’s Book Now Available in Digital Format
Apr 24, 2020
We are pleased to announce that David Fowler’s book, The Politics of Loving God, is now available in digital download from Kindle, Google Play, Apple Books, Nook, or Rakuten Kobo.
Pro-Abortion Organizations Call for Access to Abortion in Tennessee Amid COVID-19
Apr 17, 2020
On Monday, Planned Parenthood, the Center for Reproductive Rights, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee filed an emergency federal lawsuit challenging Governor Bill Lee’s April 8, 2020, Executive Order 25, which limited non-emergency health care procedures, including elective surgical abortions, as a means of preserving personal protective equipment and limiting the spread of the virus.
Chattanooga Drive-in Church Service Gets Shut Down, ADF Files Lawsuit
Apr 17, 2020
When Metropolitan Tabernacle Church (also known as Metro Tab) in Chattanooga attempted to try a drive-in church service over Easter weekend, the city mayor shut it down. On Thursday, the Alliance Defending Freedom filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court on behalf of Metro Tab challenging this decision.
Tennessee Democratic Party Rejects Rep. John DeBerry’s Appeals
Apr 17, 2020
Last week, Democratic state Representative John DeBerry was ousted from his own party for supporting the Republican position on issues like abortion and school choice. He appealed, and on Wednesday the Democratic Party rejected his appeal by a vote of 40–24.
