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Immigration December 7, 2024

Long-standing American principle of birthright citizenship under attack from Trump allies

by Carol Nackenoff, Swarthmore College and Julie Novkov, University at Albany, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As President-elect Donald J….

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Opinion December 6, 2024

Bookman: Kemp has complex political calculus ahead as he ponders leaving Georgia Governor’s Mansion

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 5, 2024 If you drew up a list of the two dozen people…

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Politics December 5, 2024

America’s counties are less purple than they used to be

by Robert J. Vanderbei, Princeton University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United States isn’t mostly red or mostly blue. It’s mostly purple. That’s what…

Politics November 28, 2024

‘Insurrection,’ ‘equity’ and more − these are the words that trigger Trump supporters

by Alex Hinton, Rutgers University – Newark, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “No profanity.” This is the one rule spelled out on a sign in…

Elections November 26, 2024

Presidents often claim mandates − especially when they want to expand their power or are on the defensive

by Julia R. Azari, Marquette University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Shortly after the 2024 election was called in Donald Trump’s favor, he declared that…

Kennesaw State University's holiday performers from the Bailey School of Music, a large orchestra and chorus

Music November 26, 2024

Spectacular Holiday Concert Planned at Kennesaw State University

Bailey School of Music to offer holiday favorites and unusual selections (photo provided by Kennesaw State University) Kennesaw State University‘s College of the Arts submitted the following announcement: Kennesaw State…

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Cobb County November 22, 2024

Man gets life without parole for deadly Acworth home invasion

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Angela Z. Brown sentenced Rodney Jacob Sanders, 26, to life without the possibility of parole in connection with the death of an Acworth man during…

U.S. Congress November 20, 2024

Trump’s agenda will face hurdles in Congress, despite the Republican ‘trifecta’ of winning the House, Senate and White House

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Beginning in January 2025, Republicans in Washington will achieve what’s commonly known as a…

Elections November 19, 2024

Georgia election board majority that was praised by Trump resumes rulemaking push this week

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 18, 2024 The Georgia State Election Board will hold its first post-election meeting…

The year 2024 in big red letters with "Vote" written in the "O" which is the shape of a campaign button

Elections November 18, 2024

One election victory does not make a new era in American politics − here’s what history shows

by Philip Klinkner, Hamilton College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] According to The New York Times, “… a newly triumphant Republican president” is “once again…

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Health & Wellness December 15, 2025

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

This article by Lisa Rab first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lisa Rab December 15, 2025 If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 12, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday…

Environment December 15, 2025

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

by Suvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs

by Seth T. Kannarr, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The culture wars have arrived at the U.S. Mint. Commemorative coins aimed at…

Science & Technology December 15, 2025

Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?

by Theodore J. Kury, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The amount of electricity data centers use in the U.S. in the coming…

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