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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.

New Year More of the Same

New Year More of the Same

Dec 30, 2022 by David Fowler

A new year is about to dawn. In terms of law and public policy will it bring more of the same or something new? In Tennessee we will learn soon enough from the disposition of Senate Bill 1/House Bill 1, pre-filed by the House and Senate Majority Lead...
The True State of Evangelicalism in Tennessee Becomes Clear

The True State of Evangelicalism in Tennessee Becomes Clear

Mar 11, 2022 by David Fowler

Last Sunday a friend told me at church that my writing has become more “frank,” a step down from “camel-hair wearing and locust-eating” from a couple of weeks ago. Nevertheless, be forewarned: If you don’t want fran...
Public Education Controversies Aren’t Controversial Enough

Public Education Controversies Aren’t Controversial Enough

Mar 4, 2022 by David Fowler

From parents divided along lines of regulating COVID, textbooks, “porn” in libraries, “don’t say gay,” to sex education, some or all of which is driving charter school and student voucher legislation, public education ha...

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