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Opinion August 25, 2026

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Opinion August 18, 2026

Bookman: In a twist fit for a Greek epic, Jones could be Jackson’s Achilles heel

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 18, 2026 In much of “The Iliad” – the ancient Greek “prequel” to…

The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

Opinion August 15, 2026

On The Stump, Rick Jackson Sounds Like A Moderate Democrat

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Before Businessman Rick Jackson, the 2026 GOP Gubernatorial nominee, took the stage in Columbus Georgia’s Bibb Mill, I told a…

Opinion August 14, 2026

Bookman: Years of low-key ‘grunt work’ are paying off for Ossoff

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 14, 2026 “We the people of the United States of America ….” That…

Opinion August 8, 2026

Navigating change is an important back-to-school skill

By Melanie Dallas, LPC The start of a new school year is often filled with excitement. New teachers, new classmates, new routines, and new opportunities can make this season feel…

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

Opinion August 3, 2026

Should The “Back To School” List Include Child Tax Credits Or Tariffs?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Early August is the annual ritual of “Back to School Shopping” in America, where parents engage in shopping for their…

Opinion July 28, 2026

Could Georgia’s Sluggish Economic Numbers Hurt The Party In Power?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Nearly every student of the political economy is aware of retrospective voting, where voters judge the party in power by…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Opinion July 23, 2026

Cobb school board member Sayler responds to Trump visit to Wheeler High

Cobb Post 2 Board of Education member Becky Sayler posted to her Facebook account the following comments about President Donald Trump’s visit to Wheeler High. We’re reprinting the post with…

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Opinion July 22, 2026

Why Polls Show China as More Popular in Other Countries Than The USA

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As America celebrated its 250th anniversary, this country got a rude shock. Polls from the respected Pew Research Center showed…

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Opinion July 16, 2026

Could Religious Nationalism Actually Be Waning In America?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Christian Nationalism is a buzzword for a religious interpretation that calls for shattering the wall of separation between Church and…

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