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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 Abolition of Parental Rights by Christian Legal Advocates

The Abolition of Parental Rights by Christian Legal Advocates

May 11, 2023 by David Fowler

At some point the lack of candor about the nature of law for the sake of playing judicial politics catches up with you. That day may soon be upon us. As I read the A.C.L.U.’s lawsuit asserting that Tennessee’s law on “transgender ca...
“Experts” say America’s on the “Brink of Collapse” but why is that so?

“Experts” say America’s on the “Brink of Collapse” but why is that so?

Feb 24, 2023 by David Fowler

A recent Fox New headline trumpeted its new three-part series on America with this headline: “America ‘unrecognizable’ and on the brink of collapse, experts warn: ‘Turning on our own legacy.’” The series will look ...
What Kind of “Dignity” Will the Tennessee House Vote to Give You Next Thursday?

What Kind of “Dignity” Will the Tennessee House Vote to Give You Next Thursday?

Feb 17, 2023 by David Fowler

Next Thursday, the Tennessee House of Representatives is likely to enact into law (absent a gubernatorial veto) a bill that would allow persons to sue and recover monetary damages from all health care providers involved in rendering “gender tra...
Doing Law and Politics in the “Real” World Is Tougher Than Ever

Doing Law and Politics in the “Real” World Is Tougher Than Ever

Feb 8, 2023 by David Fowler

Over the last few months, I have had multiple exchanges with Christian policymakers and lawyers around the country about legislation directed at stopping “transgender treatments” on minors. I found myself urging them to consider the same ...
Will TN Let Abortion Clinics Keep Getting Away with Murder?

Will TN Let Abortion Clinics Keep Getting Away with Murder?

Apr 17, 2020 by David Fowler

This week several Tennessee abortion clinics sued to have a federal district court in Nashville prevent Governor Lee’s executive orders on social distancing and essential services from applying to their abortion practice. Parts of the press rel...

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