Tennessee Court Delivers Historic Victory for Second Amendment Rights While Exposing Republican Failures

A three-judge panel in Tennessee delivered a resounding victory for constitutional rights on August 22, 2025, striking down two antiquated statutes that had long criminalized the fundamental right to bear arms. The ruling in Hughes v. Lee represents not just a legal triumph, but a stark reminder of how far our elected representatives have strayed […]
How the Tennessee General Assembly Sold Out Parents and Betrayed Conservatives: The Truth Behind the Voucher Bill’s Passage

Tennessee conservatives were betrayed. There’s no other way to put it. The passage of the school voucher bill wasn’t about helping families or giving parents more educational options—it was about political gamesmanship, special interest money, and backroom deals that reek of corruption. For those who still believe the Tennessee General Assembly operates with integrity, the […]
The Tennessee Legislative Report Card

Now in our 2nd year of managing the Tennessee Legislative Report Card, let’s take a look at the features available to the public promoting transparency in the legislative process. To our knowledge, this is the only legislative scorecard in existence that gives such an exhaustive view of each legislator including vote scores, leadership grades, campaign […]
A Constitution wholly dependent upon the virtue of men to preserve it.

On September 17th, we commemorate a pivotal moment in American history—the signing of the United States Constitution. It has served as the bedrock of our nation’s governance for over two centuries and is a testament to the foresight and wisdom of its framers. Yet, as we celebrate its enduring legacy, it is essential to reflect […]