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Education July 17, 2025

What is peer review? The role anonymous experts play in scrutinizing research before it gets published

by Joshua Winowiecki, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Reviewer 1: “This manuscript is a timely and important contribution to the field, with…

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Immigration July 16, 2025

A law from the era of Red Scares is supercharging Trump administration’s power over immigrants and noncitizens

by Daniel Tichenor, University of Oregon, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Nativism, the idea that government must guard native-born Americans from various threats posed by…

Justice July 15, 2025

Most Pennsylvania voters ignore judicial elections − a political scientist explains why they matter, especially in a battleground state

by Daniel J. Mallinson, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] This November, there will be no candidate for president, governor, senator or even representative…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community July 15, 2025

Marietta Cobb Museum is Building Community Through Art

[Photo by Brian Benefield] [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] My wife, Cecilie, and I rarely win the…

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Dance July 15, 2025

Atlanta Ballet’s 2025-2026 season features tribute to influential artist Frida Kahlo

The Atlanta Ballet submitted the following press release announcing its 2025-2026 season at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre: Atlanta Ballet Artistic Director Gennadi Nedvigin has announced Atlanta Ballet’s 2025|2026…

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Weather & Environment July 14, 2025

My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to help manage rising heat wave risk – then EPA terminated the grants

by Brian G. Henning, Gonzaga University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In June 2021, a deadly heat wave pushed temperatures to 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43…

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Food and Restaurants July 9, 2025

3 basic ingredients, a million possibilities: How small pizzerias succeed with uniqueness in an age of chain restaurants

by Paula de la Cruz-Fernández, University of Florida and Avi Ackerman, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At its heart, pizza is deceptively…

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Government & Politics July 8, 2025

Early voting starts as Waites, Hubbard vie for Democratic nod for seat on Georgia regulatory board

by Amber Roldan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 7, 2025 Two Georgia Democrats are facing off to secure the party’s nomination…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness July 8, 2025

Employers are failing to insure the working class – Medicaid cuts will leave them even more vulnerable

by Sumit Agarwal, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 7.8 million Americans across the U.S. will lose…

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