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Posted By: Nor February 8, 2025

Posted By: Nor July 9, 2026

Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties and how they can be hijacked by insurgents

by Nicholas Jacobs, Colby College; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It wasn’t a surprise, but it was a bombshell. On July…

Posted By: Nor July 9, 2026

The US murder rate fell to historic lows in 2025 – here’s why

by James Tuttle, University of Montana, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The murder rate in 2025 was the lowest in modern American history. Preliminary data…

Posted By: Nor July 9, 2026

Judges block Trump administration’s attempts to deny access to public service loan forgiveness to its perceived foes

by Benjamin Leff, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Two federal judges in different courts have blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to deny employees…

Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson July 9, 2026

Cobb Deputy shoots, kills dog while serving arrest warrant

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Sheriff’s office is investigating a deputy-involved animal shooting on Wednesday. Sheriff’s officials say the deputy shot and killed what was described as an aggressive dog…

Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson July 9, 2026

Woman dead from gunshot, son injured during same incident

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law…