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Justice August 20, 2026

White supremacists spin a Justice Department indictment against a hate‑monitoring group to legitimize extremism and expand recruitment

by Art Jipson, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In April 2026, a federal grand jury returned indictments charging the Southern Poverty Law…

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Government & Politics August 20, 2026

Why working‑class people account for around 1% of lawmakers in the US – and only 2% in the average democracy around the world

by Noam Lupu, Vanderbilt University and Nicholas Carnes, Duke University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Both major U.S. political parties regularly tout their commitment to…

Media August 20, 2026

How journalists and communities work together to confront low levels of trust

by Danielle K. Brown, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the past decade, study after study has come to a troubling conclusion:…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 20, 2026

What Do You Know About the Braves’ Move to Cobb County? Take Part 1 of the quiz

Despite the controversy surrounding the Atlanta Braves making Cobb County the team’s home, there is no doubt that the move created a major destination in Cobb County. But how much…

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Community, Things to Do August 20, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday August 21 to Sunday, August 23

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, August 21, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026. Be sure to check the information…

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Science & Technology August 19, 2026

White House plan for a ‘golden age’ of science ignores the structures that made the US a scientific superpower

by H. Christopher Frey, North Carolina State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A new White House report argues that eight decades of science policy…

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Economy August 19, 2026

Personal bankruptcy filings are soaring in 2026, signaling growing economic distress

by Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The number of Americans who file for bankruptcy is growing. More than 500,000 people…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 19, 2026

How much do you know about health care in Cobb County? Take Part 1 of our quiz series

Health care is a critical part of the life of any county or city. But how much do you know about how health care is delivered in Cobb County? The…

Health & Wellness August 18, 2026

Drive for Nuclear Power Boosts Uranium Industry — And Tribal Health Concerns in Southwest

This article by Melissa Bailey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 18, 2026 WHITE MESA, Utah — On a hot April day, Malcolm Lehi maneuvered his…

Economy August 18, 2026

Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs are kicking in for the long haul – and US consumers are footing the bill

by Kent Jones, Babson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements no longer cause the market gyrations that they did in…

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International August 24, 2026