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.
Did Republicans “Expose” Themselves with Transgender Sports Bill?
Apr 29, 2022 by David Fowler
On Monday the state House approved by a vote of 70 to 14 a bill previously approved by the state Senate by a vote of 27 to 4. The bill prohibits biological males who “identify” as female from competing against biological females in collegiate sporting events. After its passage I asked myself why Republican legislators would deem it overwhelmingly important to recognize the distinction between biological males and females in sports but not in marriage, represented by their general lack of interest in supporting the Marital Contract Recording Act. You won’t like the answer.
Is it Time for an Anti-Revolutionary Party in Tennessee?
Feb 18, 2021 by David Fowler
From time to time, I have had people approach me about the need for a new political party in Tennessee or about “leaving” the Republican Party for the Constitutional Party. But after the “revolutionary" events of January 6th and reading comments this week by Jeff Flake and Lindsey Graham, I wonder if an anti-Revolutionary Party is needed. It has been done before
The Unity I Observed over the Last Week and What It Means
Jan 14, 2021 by David Fowler
Over the last week, I have observed one remarkable sign of unity in our nation. Virtually all sides—Republicans and Democrats, Christians and non-Christians, “secular leaders” and “Christian” leaders/ministers—have engaged in pointing fingers, placing blame, attacking the character and reputation of others, and those attacked making defensive rebuttals
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