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Opinion November 20, 2023

Yes, You Should Absolutely Talk Politics Over The Thanksgiving Holidays

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Last week, several of my LaGrange College undergraduates joined me at the Georgia Political Science Association, where they presented our…

Opinion November 17, 2023

Third Parties And Independents Are Bad News For Challengers, Not Usually Incumbents

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As some polls claim Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is allegedly taking the lead in several polls, many pundits are quick…

Opinion November 17, 2023

Bookman: Unholy night – A Trump White House Christmas coup caper

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 16, 2023 It was a Christmas party at the Trump White House, and…

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Opinion November 11, 2023

Tai Chi For Living Life Better Longer

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College National Public Radio ran a great segment about the physical, and mental, benefits of Tai Chi. The best part is…

Opinion November 10, 2023

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by Clay Jones

Opinion November 9, 2023

Veterans deserve our support every day of the year

By Melanie Dallas, LPC I’ve always loved Veterans Day – the eleventh day of the eleventh month each year that we celebrate the men and women who chose to dedicate…

Opinion November 4, 2023

Share Moments, Share Life, Share Revenue Too? Speed Cameras In Cobb County (Part 2)

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Nowadays, most young people may not know what “Kodak” was, but for many of us, the traditional family camera, and…

Opinion November 4, 2023

Share Moments, Share Life, Spare Lives Too? Speed Cameras In Cobb County (Part 1)

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Back in 2001, Kodak had a hit slogan “Share Moments, Share Life” for their camera company. In Cobb County, speed…

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Opinion November 3, 2023

Bookman: Turning teachers into guns for hire an absurd answer to school shootings

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] November 2, 2023 Lt. Gov. Burt Jones came up with a helluva idea the other…

Opinion October 28, 2023

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