Opinion

Opinion October 29, 2024

We Need Generals Loyal To The Constitution, Not A President

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s this myth that America needs generals completely loyal to one man. But our generals swear an oath to America…

Opinion October 21, 2024

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Opinion October 19, 2024

Weaponizing The Weather Or Attacking America’s Response To Hurricanes?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s an October Surprise myth that claims Barack Obama won the 2012 election with his response to Hurricane Sandy, which…

Opinion October 14, 2024

How You Can Help Victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College If you had relatives or friends in the path of Hurricanes Helen and Milton, you were probably like me, watching…

The year 2024 in big red letters with "Vote" written in the "O" which is the shape of a campaign button

Opinion October 12, 2024

Could violence at and around political rallies be the new normal?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Thursday evening’s event cancellation by the Harris Campaign was made out of an abundance of caution. It was also a…

Opinion October 10, 2024

Bookman: Trump’s lie that Biden didn’t offer Georgia storm relief a disastrous pattern

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 3, 2024 Hours after the terror attacks on Sept. 11 brought down the…

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Opinion October 9, 2024

Opinion: Vote for a Better Cobb County on November 5th

By Kolt Bloxson-Pitts, Cobb County Resident, Educator, and Mother On November 5th, we have an opportunity to vote for a better Cobb County—one that supports all families, without exception. A…

Opinion October 7, 2024

Think That VP Debate Didn’t Matter? Think Again

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Both Ohio Senator J. D. Waltz and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz helped themselves in the most recent Vice-Presidential debate, and…

Opinion October 3, 2024

The Atlanta Area Is Not Safe From Hurricanes Anymore

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As Atlanta and Asheville learned last week, they’re no longer insulated from climate change in general, or hurricanes in particular….

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Opinion October 1, 2024

Bookman: For some GOP leaders, there’s no time like never to discuss gun safety policies

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 19, 2024 When nursing student Laken Riley was tragically murdered here in Georgia…

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