Two political cartoons by Clay Jones

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‘It’s complicated’: A southwest Georgia district presents both opportunity, risk for Republicans

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 6, 2026 At first glance, a largely rural district that stretches across 30…

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Trump drops longtime aversion to mail-in voting with GOP trailing in polls

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 5, 2026 President Donald Trump wants to sharply curtail mail ballots. He’s called…

Posted By: Nor October 6, 2026

This year’s primary elections showcase some of the problems with US electoral system

by Robert Boatright, Clark University; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The last 2026 primary elections were held on Sept. 15 in…

Posted By: Nor October 6, 2026

Optogenetics wins the Nobel – one neuroscience breakthrough in a line of technological innovations helping scientists map and control the brain

by Kimberlee D’Ardenne, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The brain is unbelievably complicated, which is both daunting and fascinating for neuroscientists like…

Posted By: Nor October 6, 2026

Why older lawmakers may wait too long to step aside

by Nancy Forster-Holt, University of Rhode Island, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] U.S. Sen. Ed Markey is 80 and has served in Congress for half…