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Opinion July 30, 2024

Should Trump Dump Vance? What Does The Historical Record Suggest?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College One of the leading stories coming out of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has been the struggles of…

Opinion July 27, 2024

Bookman: Georgia GOP leaders hand control of State Election Board to conspiracy peddlers

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 25, 2024 Georgia’s Republican leadership has created a major problem for itself and…

Opinion July 24, 2024

2024 Is Not Like 1968. But Here’s How We Can Make Sure It Stays That Way

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College A frequent mantra of the media nowadays is to claim “2024 is just like 1968.” It isn’t the case. Nevertheless,…

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Opinion July 19, 2024

Georgia Is Among The Best States In America To Do Business

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The USA economy is number one in the world, outpacing China, especially in the category of GDP per capita. The…

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Opinion July 16, 2024

The Case of George Wallace: How The Public Votes After Assassination Attempts

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As we mourn the death of a shooting victim and pray for the surviving Trump rally attendees who were wounded,…

Opinion July 12, 2024

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Opinion July 5, 2024

Bookman: No country for old men

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 4, 2024 A new world is straining to be born, and at some…

Opinion July 3, 2024

Learning The Wrong Lessons From A First Debate Victory At The Polls

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College After former President Donald Trump handily won the debate in the polls, Democrats were contemplating replacing President Joe Biden after…

Opinion July 3, 2024

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Opinion June 27, 2024

Is The City Of Atlanta As Well Managed As The Braves?

Image above generated by DALL-E from ChatGPT And Can Cobb County Contribute? By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Believe it or not, Atlanta doesn’t just have…

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Education November 23, 2024

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

by Kevin Welner, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon…

Education November 23, 2024

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

by Paula M. Carbone, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the…

Health Care cost November 23, 2024

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

by Michal Horný, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You have scheduled an appointment with a health care provider, but no matter how hard…

Opinion November 23, 2024

Bookman: Trump deportations, tariffs will stifle Georgia’s farming and tax-subsidized EV industries

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 21, 2024 On Jan. 20 a new administration takes power in Washington, and…

Disability November 23, 2024

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sam Whitehead November 22, 2024 ATLANTA — Lloyd Mills was tired of being stuck in a…

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