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Opinion May 31, 2024

Georgia Is One Of The Stickiest States In The USA, And That’s A Good Thing

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College When I moved to Georgia, I began to hear the phrase “stick to your ribs,” and with great established BBQ…

Opinion May 28, 2024

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones: Scarlett Johansson and AI

Opinion May 23, 2024

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones: Happy Birthday Rudy!

By Clay Jones

Opinion May 20, 2024

Recognizing Mental Health Month by increasing access to mental healthcare

By Melanie Dallas, LPC May is Mental Health Month, an observance that obviously has special meaning for those of us in the mental health field. Indeed, at Highland Rivers Behavioral…

Opinion May 17, 2024

Bookman: Why can governors appoint justices based on their ideology, but voters can’t?

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 16, 2024 In his campaign for a seat on the Georgia Supreme Court,…

Opinion May 13, 2024

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Opinion May 13, 2024

Political Cartoon by John Cole

First published in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission

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Opinion May 13, 2024

For The Cobb County Class Of 2024, Find Your Purpose

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s an old joke where a member of one political party considers how effective the head of the executive branch,…

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Opinion May 11, 2024

On Mother’s Day, Where Is It Best, And Worst, To Be A Woman In The USA?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College “Women must try to do things as men have tried,” Amelia Earhart once said. “When they fail, their failure must…

Opinion May 7, 2024

The Job Market Is Bright For 2024 Graduates, But Where Is It Brightest?

The News Is Good For Cobb County, But Not So Much For Other Georgia Cities By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College When today’s high school freshmen…

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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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Georgia Is One Of The Stickiest States In The USA, And That’s A Good Thing

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones: Scarlett Johansson and AI

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones: Happy Birthday Rudy!

Recognizing Mental Health Month by increasing access to mental healthcare

Bookman: Why can governors appoint justices based on their ideology, but voters can’t?

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Political Cartoon by John Cole

For The Cobb County Class Of 2024, Find Your Purpose

On Mother’s Day, Where Is It Best, And Worst, To Be A Woman In The USA?

The Job Market Is Bright For 2024 Graduates, But Where Is It Brightest?