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Colson Potter

Colson Potter is a writer and pre-law student with one published novel and more on the way. He has a recent brown belt in Krav Maga. His other writing, fiction and nonfiction, can be found at CreationalStory.com.

Easements: It Makes the Arsenic Go Down

Easements: It Makes the Arsenic Go Down

Tennessee’s new conservation-easement grant program incentivizes landowners to surrender control of their property. This piece argues the policy undermines true conservatism by trading personal responsibility for government-approved restrictions.

COMMENTARY: Do You Trust the Government with Your Kid?

COMMENTARY: Do You Trust the Government with Your Kid?

Government education serves power, not love. Parents must guard their children’s minds—and their freedom.

Little More Than Talk (About Abortion)

Little More Than Talk (About Abortion)

Senator Jack Johnson calls himself “100% pro-life,” but his record tells another story. From pesticide immunity bills to minimal action on abortion laws, his votes show more protection for business interests than for unborn lives.

The True Meaning of 'Fiscal Conservatism'

The True Meaning of 'Fiscal Conservatism'

Tennessee’s “fiscal conservatism” looks good on paper—but when taxpayer dollars fund unconstitutional programs and protect corporate interests over people, it’s not conservative at all. Justice, not balance sheets, defines real conservatism.

Defending (?) Your Gun Rights

Defending (?) Your Gun Rights

The capacity of the typical politician to avoid meaningful reform in gun law is remarkable. Truthwire's Colson Potter investigates just how remarkable it is....

Power, Authority, and the Tennessee Constitution

Power, Authority, and the Tennessee Constitution

The fundamental idea of American governance is the limitation of government to specific authority. Do politicians care about this? A quick look at Tennessee politics gives a grim answer....

Or Just Close the Primaries

Or Just Close the Primaries

Open primaries let Democrats tilt GOP outcomes in Tennessee, muting conservative voices. While leaders like Jack Johnson block caucuses and dodge closed primaries, Republicans face a choice: keep Democrat-flavored nominees—or close the primaries.