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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.

WCS Moves to Dismiss Family Life Lawsuit—Parents Say District Trying to Bury Biological Sex Violations

WCS Moves to Dismiss Family Life Lawsuit—Parents Say District Trying to Bury Biological Sex Violations

Williamson County Schools wants the court to dismiss the case over a Family Life class that forced girls to choose between attending with a biological boy or opting out. Parents say the district’s “fix” doesn’t erase a clear violation of Tennessee law.

Williamson Health’s “Strategic Planning” Leaves Out Key Facts About the Hospital’s Quiet Sale Process

Williamson Health’s “Strategic Planning” Leaves Out Key Facts About the Hospital’s Quiet Sale Process

Williamson Health called it “exploration.” Records show it was already a sale in motion — with consultants screening bidders weeks before the public knew. Transparency didn’t come first; it came after exposure.

The Politics of Timing: Jack Johnson’s Award and the Battle Already Fought

The Politics of Timing: Jack Johnson’s Award and the Battle Already Fought

Jack Johnson’s award for “protecting kids” celebrates a law he carried only after it became politically safe—years after Janice Bowling fought for the same protections without help from the leadership now taking credit.

The Patriot Act Comes Home: When Surveillance Turns Inward on Its Own

The Patriot Act Comes Home: When Surveillance Turns Inward on Its Own

The surveillance state America built after 9/11 has finally come for its own. Senators once shielded by power—like Marsha Blackburn, who voted for the Patriot Act—now know firsthand the reach of the machine they helped create.

Access vs. Outcomes: What Franklin Flats Could Mean for the People Who Already Live Here

Access vs. Outcomes: What Franklin Flats Could Mean for the People Who Already Live Here

The promise of “lifting up” through low-income housing sounds noble. But history asks: do these projects elevate struggling families—or slowly pull entire neighborhoods down with them?

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.