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Justice October 24, 2025

James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case

by Peter A. Joy, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Soon after President Donald Trump demanded in a social media post…

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Supreme Court redistricting ruling could upend decades of voting rights law – and tilt the balance of power in Washington

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The Supreme Court is headed toward a radically new vision of unlimited presidential power

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James Comey’s indictment is a trademark tactic of authoritarians

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McCarthyism’s shadow looms over controversial firing of Texas professor who taught about gender identity

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Bookman: Fani Willis will never get the chance to present her case against Trump

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How the First Amendment protects Americans’ speech − and how it does not

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Trump’s use of FBI to target ‘enemies’ echoes FBI’s dark history of mass surveillance, dirty tricks and perversion of justice under J. Edgar Hoover

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Muslim men have often been portrayed as ‘terrorists’ or ‘fanatics’ on TV shows, but Muslim-led storytelling is trying to change that narrative

Justice September 18, 2025

Federal judge overturns part of Florida’s book ban law, drawing on nearly 100 years of precedent protecting First Amendment access to ideas

by James B. Blasingame, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When a junior at an Orange County public high school in Florida visited…

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Kennesaw October 30, 2025

Kennesaw Approves plan for New $13.9 Million Police Headquarters

By Will Barfield Will Barfield is a journalism student at Kennesaw State University, making his Cobb County Courier debut with this article. Born in Canton, Georgia, he aspires to be a future…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 30, 2025

“My name is Bella, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female red brown shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 30, 2025

“My name is Dottie, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

International October 30, 2025

US leaders view China as a ‘pacing threat’ − has Washington enough stamina to last the race?

by Andrew Latham, Macalester College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Donald Trump meets with Xi Jinping on Oct. 30, 2025, he won’t just be…

Health & Wellness October 30, 2025

Refugees Will Be Among the First To Lose Food Stamps Under Federal Changes

This article by Renuka Rayasam first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Renuka Rayasam October 30, 2025 CLARKSTON, Ga. — After fleeing the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo,…

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James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case

Supreme Court redistricting ruling could upend decades of voting rights law – and tilt the balance of power in Washington

The Supreme Court is headed toward a radically new vision of unlimited presidential power

James Comey’s indictment is a trademark tactic of authoritarians

McCarthyism’s shadow looms over controversial firing of Texas professor who taught about gender identity

Bookman: Fani Willis will never get the chance to present her case against Trump

How the First Amendment protects Americans’ speech − and how it does not

Trump’s use of FBI to target ‘enemies’ echoes FBI’s dark history of mass surveillance, dirty tricks and perversion of justice under J. Edgar Hoover

Muslim men have often been portrayed as ‘terrorists’ or ‘fanatics’ on TV shows, but Muslim-led storytelling is trying to change that narrative

Federal judge overturns part of Florida’s book ban law, drawing on nearly 100 years of precedent protecting First Amendment access to ideas