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Cobb County August 12, 2024

Cobb Solicitor General to host town halls to educate the public about State Court

Cobb Solicitor General Makia Metzger will host three more town hall meetings for the public this month. The meetings are held so that Cobb County residents will have an opportunity…

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Elections August 12, 2024

Dealing with election anxiety? A psychiatrist explains how to channel your fears and break out of tribal thinking

by Arash Javanbakht, Wayne State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Instead of excitement about the upcoming election, many of my patients and friends –…

Politics August 10, 2024

Members of Congress undermine the country – and their own legitimacy – with antidemocratic rhetoric

by Christopher Miller, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Blame was cast far and wide after the attempted assassination of former President Donald…

News Industry August 8, 2024

Readers trust journalists less when they debunk rather than confirm claims

by Randy Stein, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and Caroline Meyersohn, California State University, Long Beach, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Pointing out that someone…

Justice July 31, 2024

A President Harris might not get any Supreme Court picks – Biden proposes term limits to make sure all future presidents get two

by Kevin J. McMahon, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] To emphasize the importance of an election, presidential candidates often predict that the next…

Elections July 31, 2024

Flawed research into election fraud can undermine democracy and intensify polarization

by John Kuk, Michigan State University; Don S. Lee, Sungkyunkwan University, and Inbok Rhee, Yonsei University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Bad electoral science can…

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Economics July 31, 2024

How do 9 states get by with no income tax? A tax expert explains the trade-offs they choose

by Caroline Bruckner, American University Kogod School of Business, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If…

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Education July 30, 2024

5 growing threats to academic freedom

by Isaac Kamola, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The ability to teach and conduct research free from political interference is the cornerstone of…

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Housing July 30, 2024

Homeless service providers could help more people overcome homelessness if they measured success differently

by Morvarid Rahmani, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Homelessness is a major problem in the U.S., and it’s getting worse: A…

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…

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Cumberland November 12, 2024

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