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Immigration February 19, 2026

Communities fight ICE detention centers, but have few tools to stop them

by Kevin Hardy, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 19, 2026 Outrage erupted last month when Oklahoma City residents learned of plans…

Government & Politics, National Government February 19, 2026

Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change

by Claire Leavitt, Smith College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump and Congress agreed to separate funding for the Department of Homeland Security…

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Immigration February 18, 2026

ICE arrest shines light on undocumented Irish population in Trump’s America

by Liam Kennedy, University College Dublin, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The case of Seamus Culleton – who was detained by US immigration agents in…

Energy February 18, 2026

How deregulation made electricity more expensive, not cheaper

by Noah Dormady, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] American families are feeling the pinch of rising electricity prices. In the past…

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Government & Politics, National Government February 17, 2026

The race is on to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in northwest Georgia district

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 17, 2026 Early voting began Monday in the race for Georgia’s 14th Congressional…

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Economy February 17, 2026

Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away?

by Frédéric Dimanche, Toronto Metropolitan University and Kelley A. McClinchey, Wilfrid Laurier University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With an upcoming FIFA World Cup being…

Justice February 17, 2026

How Jesse Jackson was shaped by Southern segregation − and went on to reshape American political life

by Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University and Christopher A. Cooper, Western Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Holding hands with other prominent Black leaders,…

Government & Politics, National Government February 16, 2026

Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE America Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote

by John J. Martin, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Republican-led House of Representatives voted Feb. 11, 2026 to approve the Safeguard American…

Government & Politics, National Government February 16, 2026

How a largely forgotten Supreme Court case can help prevent an executive branch takeover of federal elections

by Derek T. Muller, University of Notre Dame, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The recent FBI search of the Fulton County, Georgia, elections facility and…

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Health & Wellness February 13, 2026

RFK Jr. Made Promises in Order To Become Health Secretary. He’s Broken Many of Them.

This article by Amanda Seitz and Hannah Norman first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amanda Seitz and Hannah Norman, February 13, 2026 One year after taking charge…

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Aging June 19, 2026

Sandwiched Between Caring for Kids and Aging Parents? Reach Out for Resources

This article by Cara Anthony first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 18, 202 Being a family caregiver is hard work. On June 17, KFF Health News…

Government & Politics, State Government June 19, 2026

Georgia’s primaries and runoffs are over, but one PSC race lingers

by Mary Landers, The Current, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 18, 2026 Georgia’s 159 counties are recounting votes cast in the…

Immigration June 19, 2026

DHS appears to axe plan to construct immigration detention megacenter in small Georgia town

by Ellie Fivas, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 18, 2026 After months of tension between the city of Social Circle and…

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The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…

Justice June 19, 2026

Juneteenth, Jim Crow and how the fight of one Black Texas family to make freedom real offers lessons for Texas lawmakers trying to erase history from the classroom

by Jeffrey L. Littlejohn, Sam Houston State University and Zachary Montz, Sam Houston State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The news was startling. On…