Commentary

In our commentary, read about the political and cultural issues affecting Tennesseans written from a conservative perspective. Columns are typically written by Dr. Kent DelHousaye, a trained political theologian and a longtime pastor and the current FACT president.

Join us as America Reads the Bible over the next 7 days!

Join us as America Reads the Bible over the next 7 days!

Apr 17, 2026 by FACT

This weekend, over 120 Christian groups from around the nation will join together for the largest public Bible-reading event in American history. &ldq...
The Price of Unregulated AI

The Price of Unregulated AI

Apr 10, 2026 by FACT

“If we can build machines smart enough to think, then we can build them smart enough to protect our kids.” – Mandi Furniss   ...
Americans Don’t Want Unlimited Abortion… Even if the Abortion Lobby Tries to Hide It

Americans Don’t Want Unlimited Abortion… Even if the Abortion Lobby Tries to Hide It

Mar 17, 2026 by FACT

It’s no surprise that abortion research is typically skewed to favor liberal ideology – from clinical trials, to scientific studies, to pu...
Congress Advances Package to Protect Children Online

Congress Advances Package to Protect Children Online

Mar 12, 2026 by FACT

Last week, the US House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced three pieces of legislation aimed at protecting children online. The central measure, t...
Tennessee Joins Multi-State Push to Hold Major Medical Organization Accountable

Tennessee Joins Multi-State Push to Hold Major Medical Organization Accountable

Mar 4, 2026 by FACT

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined 19 other state AGs in signing onto a 13-page letter penned by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marsh...
Will “Pride Month” be Banned in Tennessee? Updates from the 114th General Assembly

Will “Pride Month” be Banned in Tennessee? Updates from the 114th General Assembly

Feb 26, 2026 by FACT

Tennessee’s second year of the 114th General Assembly has been underway for just over a month, and nearly 1,200 bills have already been introduc...
Tennessee House Passes Ten Commandments Bill

Tennessee House Passes Ten Commandments Bill

Feb 20, 2026 by FACT

After nearly two years of effort and multiple roadblocks, the Tennessee House passed a bill allowing public schools to prominently display the Ten Com...
The First Domino Falls: Detransitioner Prevails in Historic Medical Malpractice Case

The First Domino Falls: Detransitioner Prevails in Historic Medical Malpractice Case

Feb 12, 2026 by FACT

A detransitioner just made history by going to trial and winning a medical malpractice lawsuit against practitioners who enabled and performed a destr...
Children’s Rights Are GREATER THAN Adult Desires

Children’s Rights Are GREATER THAN Adult Desires

Feb 5, 2026 by FACT

In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges that would drastically change the societal landscape of America. In legal...
March for Life Bookends Three Pro-Life Wins!

March for Life Bookends Three Pro-Life Wins!

Jan 29, 2026 by FACT

Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates from across the nation gathered in Washington, D.C. on January 23 for the 53rd annual March for Life – t...

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