Should the Government Prefer Money to People?
Is Tennessee serving its people, or sacrificing community, culture, and justice for economic growth and GDP at all costs now?
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.
Government Isn't the Solution to AI
AI can persuade, but it cannot understand truth. While Tennessee bills attempt to limit harm, they can’t solve the deeper problem. The real solution lies in discernment, responsibility, and recognizing what AI is—and isn’t.
HB1971 / SB1958: Sovereign Immunity's Moral, Historical, and Legal Bankruptcy
SB1958 would restore broad sovereign immunity in Tennessee, forcing citizens to break the law before challenging unconstitutional government action. Is the state above accountability — or subject to the same rule of law it enforces?
Two Bills, One Attack on Parents: HB1823
HB1823 expands state power by routing students leaving public schools into juvenile court pipelines. Critics argue it discourages homeschool and private school options while increasing court authority over families and parental education decisions.
Tennessee Legislation
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?
Government education serves power, not love. Parents must guard their children’s minds—and their freedom.
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'
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
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
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
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.
Political Idolatry
Put Not Your Trust in Princes
In an age of political disillusionment, this In this TruthWire commentary, Colson Potter warns against placing hope in political rulers. Drawing from Psalm 146:3, he calls believers to reject idolatry in politics and trust in God while still pursuing righteous governance.