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U.S. Congress November 22, 2023

Why George Santos’ lies are even worse than the usual political lies – a moral philosopher explains

by Michael Blake, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On Nov. 16, 2023, the bipartisan House Committee on Ethics issued a scathing report…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community November 22, 2023

Be Thankful. Every. Single. Day.

Photo of his friend John, by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] My friend John passed away today, and I am…

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Justice November 21, 2023

Fulton 19 update: Floyd’s bond revocation hearing Tuesday; Trump trial to run beyond ’24 election

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 20, 2023 Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has scheduled a hearing…

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Health Care November 20, 2023

Colleges face gambling addiction among students as sports betting spreads

by Jason W. Osborne, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Three out of four college students have gambled in the past year, whether legally…

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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…

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International November 17, 2023

Hamas isn’t the first military group to hide behind civilians as a way to wage war

by Benjamin Jensen, American University School of International Service, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Israeli military said on Nov. 15, 2023 that it had…

Drugs November 17, 2023

What is fentanyl and why is it behind the deadly surge in US drug overdoses? A medical toxicologist explains

by Kavita Babu, UMass Chan Medical School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Buying drugs on the street is a game of Russian roulette. From Xanax…

Justice November 17, 2023

Jury convictions of Bannon and Navarro for refusing congressional subpoena may energize lawmakers’ ability to hold powerful people accountable

by Elise J. Bean, Wayne State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On Jan. 25, 2024, Peter Navarro is scheduled to be sentenced – perhaps…

International November 16, 2023

Dreams of a ‘broken up’ Russia might turn into a nightmare for the West – and an opportunity for China

by Susan Smith-Peter, City University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Do names on a map matter? When they are in border territories,…

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Elections November 13, 2023

Abortion rights victories show this issue is unlikely to fade in 2024 elections − 3 things to know

by Nicole Huberfeld, Boston University and Linda C. McClain, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Abortion rights advocates won major victories in several state…

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