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Media October 21, 2025

New Pentagon policy is an unprecedented attempt to undermine press freedom

by Amy Kristin Sanders, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Throughout modern American history, reporters who cover the Pentagon have played an invaluable role…

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Weekend Quiz October 19, 2025

Cobb Courier Quiz: How much do you know about Smyrna?

The City of Smyrna is one of the largest and most economically vibrant cities in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? We’ve posted a quiz to…

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Economy October 16, 2025

Why higher tariffs on Canadian lumber may not be enough to stimulate long-term investments in US forestry

by Andrew Muhammad, University of Tennessee and Adam Taylor, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Lumber, especially softwood lumber like pine and spruce,…

Health & Wellness October 15, 2025

RFK Jr. Misses Mark in Touting Rural Health Transformation Fund as Historic Infusion of Cash

This article by Arielle Zionts first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arielle Zionts October 15, 2025 “It’s going to be the biggest infusion of federal dollars into…

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Government & Politics October 15, 2025

The limits of free speech protections in American broadcasting

by Michael J. Socolow, University of Maine, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is displeased with a broadcast network….

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Sports October 14, 2025

Wings, booze and heartbreak – what my research says about the hidden costs of sports fandom

by Aaron Mansfield, Merrimack College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Being from Buffalo means getting to eat some of the best wings in the world….

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Political Violence October 14, 2025

Far fewer Americans support political violence than recent polls suggest

by Ryan Kennedy, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A series of recent events has sparked alarm about rising levels of political…

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Opinion October 14, 2025

From Derision To Emulation: The Atlanta Battery Provides Cobb County With A Lot Of Economic Juice

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College What a strange trip it’s been for Cobb County’s Battery Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Once a source of…

Gun violence October 13, 2025

Political violence: What can happen when First Amendment free speech meets Second Amendment gun rights

by Gregory P. Magarian, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The assassination in September 2025 of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has…

Government & Politics October 10, 2025

In 1776, Thomas Paine made the best case for fighting kings − and for being skeptical

by Matthew Redmond, Université de Lille, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In one of his stand-up sets, comedian David Cross rejects all political commentary that…

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Business & Economy December 20, 2025