Government & Politics

A map of Georgia with a red white and blue Democratic donkey

Government & Politics September 24, 2026

Georgia Democrats are bullish on chances of flipping state House this year, but it won’t be easy

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 24, 2026 Georgia House Democrats say 2026 is the year they’re going to…

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Government & Politics September 23, 2026

Economic Frustration Tests Trump’s Standing With Rural Voters, New KFF-AP Poll Finds

This article by Sarah Jane Tribble, Ali Swenson, and Linley Sanders, The Associated Press, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 23, 2026 About half of rural…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics September 23, 2026

GOP’s ‘rubberstamp’ of Trump puts US Senate in play, Dem campaign chair says

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats believe they could pick up as…

Government & Politics September 22, 2026

A new Georgia law makes most Atlanta-area county elections nonpartisan. Two DAs are pushing back.

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 22, 2026 The fate of a Georgia law that will make the district…

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Government & Politics September 21, 2026

Trump likes data centers. Congress seems stuck. The midterms could deliver a verdict.

by David Lightman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 20, 2026 WASHINGTON — The rare 2026 issue that draws huge support from…

Government & Politics September 21, 2026

How red went from the color of revolution to the color of Republicans in US politics

by Andrew Latham, Macalester College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Better dead than red.” Cold War conservatives used to say that, and they meant it:…

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Government & Politics September 18, 2026

Lawmakers mull cybersecurity concerns as they prepare for overhaul of Georgia’s voting system

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 17, 2026 Georgia seems poised to switch to a hand-marked paper ballot system…

The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Government & Politics, Local government September 18, 2026

Acworth recognizes United States Air Force Day

During an otherwise short agenda at the Acworth Board of Aldermen regular meeting Thursday, the board issued the following proclamation in honor of United States Air Force Day: A PROCLAMATION…

Government & Politics September 17, 2026

US House leaves for campaign break without action on AI, affordability

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. House departed Wednesday for a seven-week campaign…

Government & Politics September 16, 2026

Why the Supreme Court blocked Trump and the Postal Service from restricting mail‑in voting for the midterms

by John J. Martin, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Mail voting in the 2026 midterm elections will go on as usual – now…

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Health & Wellness October 13, 2026