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Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government January 1, 2026

As the calendar flips to 2026, battle for control of the Georgia House cranks up

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 1, 2026 Most legislative races are pretty anti-climatic by the time general election…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics January 1, 2026

Donald Trump’s first step to becoming a would-be autocrat – hijacking a party

by Justin Bergman, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We used to have a pretty clear idea of what an autocrat was. History is…

Government & Politics January 1, 2026

All autocrats require an ‘architect’. Meet the man pulling the strings for Donald Trump

by Justin Bergman, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every autocrat needs a clan of loyalists, strategists, masterminds – these are the figures behind…

Government & Politics December 31, 2025

Wild Hog Supper, Eggs and Issues and more: It’s another new year under the Gold Dome

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 31, 2025 It’s a new year at the Gold Dome, though technically it’s…

A caricature of a GOP elephant wearing a button labeled "Republican"

Government & Politics December 29, 2025

Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The midterm elections for Congress won’t take place until November, but already a record…

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Government & Politics, State Government December 24, 2025

Georgia GOP official and elections activist named to State Election Board

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 23, 2025 Georgia’s State Election Board will see at least one new member…

Government & Politics, State Government December 23, 2025

As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 22, 2025 After Missouri lawmakers passed a gerrymandered congressional map this fall, opponents…

Government & Politics, State Government December 23, 2025

Six candidates sign up to run for middle Georgia Senate seat after prominent Republican steps down

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 23, 2025 A major figure in the Georgia Senate is out, and six…

Government & Politics December 23, 2025

From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill

by Andrew Latham, Macalester College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump is reportedly setting his sights on a Christmas peace deal in the…

Government & Politics, State Government December 23, 2025

Jaha Howard won SD-35 election on strong showing in Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey The State Senate District 35 special runoff election is in the books. The Cobb County Board of Elections and Voter Registration voted to certify the result of…

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As the calendar flips to 2026, battle for control of the Georgia House cranks up

Donald Trump’s first step to becoming a would-be autocrat – hijacking a party

All autocrats require an ‘architect’. Meet the man pulling the strings for Donald Trump

Wild Hog Supper, Eggs and Issues and more: It’s another new year under the Gold Dome

Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress

Georgia GOP official and elections activist named to State Election Board

As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps

Six candidates sign up to run for middle Georgia Senate seat after prominent Republican steps down

From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill

Jaha Howard won SD-35 election on strong showing in Cobb County