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Economy May 23, 2023

A default on the U.S. debt would be far worse than a government shutdown. Here’s how.

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 22, 2023 WASHINGTON — A U.S. default on its debt would have a…

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Health Care May 12, 2023

What does ending the emergency status of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US mean in practice? 4 questions answered

by Marian Moser Jones, The Ohio State University and Amy Lauren Fairchild, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The COVID-19 pandemic’s public…

Immigration April 18, 2023

The Robust Perseverance of a Mexican Immigrant Worker

Immobilized by a construction accident. Abandoned by an employer. The only things left are self-advocacy, the love for one’s family that transcends borders, and small moments of uplifting kindness. By…

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Justice April 10, 2023

Kids at work: States try to ease child labor laws at behest of industry

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 9, 2023 WASHINGTON — Lawmakers in 11 states have either passed or introduced…

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National March 21, 2023

Secession is here: States, cities and the wealthy are already withdrawing from America

by Michael J. Lee, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, wants a “national divorce.” In…

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International March 18, 2023

It’s been 20 years since the US invaded Iraq – long enough for my undergraduate students to see it as a relic of the past

Andrea Stanton, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United States invaded Iraq 20 years ago in March 2003, claiming it had to…

Politics March 14, 2023

I went to CPAC to take MAGA supporters’ pulse – China and transgender people are among the top ‘demons’ they say are ruining the country

by Alexander Hinton, Rutgers University – Newark, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In early March 2023, I mixed with the Make America Great Again faithful…

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New Business March 6, 2023

Check out the 61 new businesses licensed by Cobb County for the week ending March 5, 2023

Here are the 61 new businesses listed by Cobb County with licenses taking effect by March 5, 2023. We’ve edited out some of the administrative information, but if you want…

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Health Care February 13, 2023

Suspect science and claims at center of abortion-pill lawsuit

by Sofia Resnick, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 12, 2023 Emergency rooms across America are teeming with women and girls bleeding…

Immigration February 6, 2023

As Long-Term Care Staffing Crisis Worsens, Immigrants Can Bridge the Gaps

This article by Michelle Andrews was first published in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Michelle Andrews February 3, 2023 When Margarette Nerette arrived in the United States from Haiti,…

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