Government & Politics

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Government & Politics October 16, 2025

When government websites become campaign tools: Blaming the shutdown on Democrats has legal and political risks

by Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For decades, federal shutdowns have mostly been budget fights. The 2025 one…

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Elections October 16, 2025

Responses to the Courier’s Mableton candidate questionnaires: Cassandra Brown

The following are the answers provided by Mableton District 4 candidate Cassandra Brown to a set of questions the Courier provided to all municipal Mableton candidates in contested elections (Districts…

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Government & Politics October 15, 2025

The limits of free speech protections in American broadcasting

by Michael J. Socolow, University of Maine, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is displeased with a broadcast network….

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Government & Politics October 15, 2025

What the First Amendment doesn’t protect when it comes to professors speaking out on politics

by Neal H. Hutchens, University of Kentucky and Jeffrey C. Sun, University of Louisville, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] American colleges and universities are increasingly…

Elections October 14, 2025

Responses to the Courier’s Mableton candidate questionnaires: Michael McNeely

The following are the answers provided by Mableton District 2 candidate Michael McNeely to a set of questions the Courier provided to all municipal Mableton candidates in contested elections (Districts…

Elections October 14, 2025

Responses to the Courier’s Mableton candidate questionnaires: Dami Oladapo

The following are the answers provided by Mableton District 2 candidate and incumbent Dami Oladapo to a set of questions the Courier provided to all municipal Mableton candidates in contested…

Elections October 14, 2025

Responses to the Courier’s Mableton candidate questionnaires: Patricia Auch

The following are the answers provided by Mableton District 4 candidate and incumbent Patricia Auch to a set of questions the Courier provided to all municipal Mableton candidates in contested…

Government & Politics October 13, 2025

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

by Brian Strzempkowski, The Ohio State University and Melanie Dickman, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Airports across the United States have…

Elections October 12, 2025

UPDATE: FORUM CANCELED: Candidate forum for state Senate District 35, Monday Oct 13

UPDATE: Rep Terry Cummings announced that this event has been canceled, and a new date is being worked on This Monday, October 13, the Cobb Democracy Center will host a…

Elections October 12, 2025

Advance voting for Cobb municipal elections and PSC begin this week

By Mark Woolsey Early voting is fast approaching for the Nov. 4 municipal elections in Cobb County, as well as for a special statewide election. Advance voting begins Oct.14 and…

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Government & Politics

When government websites become campaign tools: Blaming the shutdown on Democrats has legal and political risks

Responses to the Courier’s Mableton candidate questionnaires: Cassandra Brown

The limits of free speech protections in American broadcasting

What the First Amendment doesn’t protect when it comes to professors speaking out on politics

Responses to the Courier’s Mableton candidate questionnaires: Michael McNeely

Responses to the Courier’s Mableton candidate questionnaires: Dami Oladapo

Responses to the Courier’s Mableton candidate questionnaires: Patricia Auch

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

UPDATE: FORUM CANCELED: Candidate forum for state Senate District 35, Monday Oct 13

Advance voting for Cobb municipal elections and PSC begin this week