The Iniquity of Our Fathers

The Tennessee House of Representatives expulsion of two black representatives should prompt introspection among those of us who are white, Christian, and southern: Do we have problems with racial prejudice that we are denying?

Why I Oppose Student Loan Forgiveness

A Soldier's Story: Gary Blaine Jones

The story of Gary Blaine Jones, a 1964 graduate of Freed-Hardeman College, who volunteered to serve in Vietnam as a substitute for his brother, Stan, who had been drafted.

Tennessee Politics: Education

The fourth post in a series on Tennessee politics examines how the state government has partnered with Hillsdale College to implement a one-sided civics curriculum in public schools and has also pursued legislation that favors charter schools and shields them from local authority.

Tennessee Politics: Whither Local Control?

Republicans in the Tennessee General Assembly have overridden local governments in their freedom to act on such issues as a halting construction of an oil pipeline, regulating short-term rental properties, and overseeing local education, elections, and public health.

Corruption in the Tennessee General Assembly

Corruption in the Tennessee General Assembly is a major problem, but voters have in their hands a solution to that problem.

Tennessee and National Politics: Senator Marsha Blackburn’s Performance on the Senate Judiciary Committee

An assessment of Senator Marsha Blackburn's performance at the confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Solidarity during a Pandemic: Wisdom from Founding Father John Dickinson

Of Rankings and Republicanism: A Reflection on President Trump's Legacy

An examination of President Donald Trump's legacy and possible ranking as president in comparison to his predecessors.

The Frailty of Libertarianism

Is the libertarianism a political philosophy that can be reconciled with Christianity? Does the Libertarian Party's platform provide a good third-party option for Christians who consider themselves libertarians?

Politics and COVID-19

COVID-19 has spotlighted important systematic issues in the United States, including increasing wealth inequality, unequal access to healthcare, and racial injustice. Americans who wear the name of Christ should take note and break their silence on injustices in their midst.

The Essence of Freed-Hardeman University

The essence of Freed-Hardeman University is the relationships in Christ formed when people meet, interact, and leave lasting impressions. The story of Wayne Poucher's first days on campus in October 1939 is one example of the essence of Freed-Hardeman.

President Trump and the Killing of Qasem Soleimani

President Donald Trump's decision to kill Iranian leader Qasem Soleimani in a drone strike flouted both American and international law.

Reflections on History (and the History of Freed-Hardeman University)

The Most Fun You Ever Had

What is the most fun that you have ever had in your life? Kippy Myers answers that question with a remembrance from his teenage years: A motorcycle exploration around Grapevine Lake with four friends.

The Other 9/11

As Americans remember their own 9/11, it's important also to remember a different 9/11, important to the history of Chile and that country's relationship with the United States.

Mark Hatfield, Nukes, and the Art of Dissent

Senator Mark Hatfield's speech before Congress, given nearly three decades ago, is an example of the lost art of intraparty dissent in the United States.

Blind Spots

John Dickinson: "Underrated Founder"

American Prophet: Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s antiwar speech, given in New York City exactly one year before his death, is a prophetic denunciation of American militarism. It's message is even more relevant today than it was over fifty years ago.