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.
Colson Potter
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.
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.