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Freedom of Expression & First Amendment Rights August 15, 2024

Americans love free speech, survey finds − until they realize everyone else has it, too

by John G. Geer, Vanderbilt University and Jacob Mchangama, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans’ views on free speech change directions every so…

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Business August 14, 2024

A bipartisan data-privacy law could backfire on small businesses − 2 marketing professors explain why

by John Lynch, University of Colorado Boulder and Jean-Pierre Dubé, University of Chicago, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Orion Brown started Black Travel Box to…

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Business August 10, 2024

Sen. Jon Ossoff to speak to the Cobb Chamber this Monday

The Cobb Chamber announced that U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff will be the featured guest at the chamber’s Marquee Monday event on August 12. Check-in and lunch begin at: 11:15 a.m. and…

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Politics July 29, 2024

JD Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate marks the end of Republican conservatism

by Karyn Amira, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Since Donald Trump chose Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate, it’s been…

Justice July 21, 2024

Voting rights at risk after Supreme Court makes it harder to challenge racial gerrymandering

by Sam D. Hayes, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Two recent Supreme Court rulings on congressional redistricting will have starkly different consequences for…

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Elections July 21, 2024

If a presidential nominee drops out, what happens to states’ ballots?

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 18, 2024 This special report was written with contributions from States Newsroom’s 39…

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Law Enforcement July 17, 2024

Trump assassination attempt reveals a major security breakdown – but doesn’t necessarily heighten the risk for political violence, a former FBI official explains

by Javed Ali, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As investigators analyze what led 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks to try to assassinate former…

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Politics July 12, 2024

How political party platforms – like the Republicans’ Trump-inspired one for 2024 – can help voters understand American politics

by Marjorie Hershey, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Political parties’ platforms – their statements of where they stand on issues – get little…

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Elections July 10, 2024

Planned Parenthood to Blitz GOP Seats, Betting Abortion Fears Can Sway Voters

This article by Molly Castle Work first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Molly Castle Work July 8, 2024 Planned Parenthood is preparing a seven-figure campaign blitz to…

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