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U.S. Congress November 13, 2023

With government funding running out soon, expect more brinkmanship despite public dismay at political gridlock

by Laurel Harbridge-Yong, Northwestern University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Much of the news coverage of the discussions and negotiations aimed at averting a government…

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Elections November 13, 2023

Can The Tea Leaves From The 2023 Election Tell Us Anything About 2024?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As Yogi Berra once said “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” The question is whether we can…

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International November 6, 2023

Defending space for free discussion, empathy and tolerance on campus is a challenge during Israel-Hamas war

by David Mednicoff, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] College and university campuses across the U.S. have seen polarization and unrest since the Israel-Hamas…

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Education November 2, 2023

Former Cobb school district employee calls subpoena ‘retaliation’ for criticism of district

Jennifer Susko (photo by Rebecca Gaunt) by Rebecca Gaunt Jennifer Susko routinely takes the Cobb County School District and Superintendent Chris Ragsdale to task online and during public comment at…

Politics October 29, 2023

Polls have value, even when they are wrong

by Kirby Goidel, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An ABC News/Washington Post poll in September 2023 generated outrage among Democrats. The headline…

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Opinion October 28, 2023

Long after I graduated from Cobb Schools, the partisanship problem has only gotten worse

by Gabriel Sanchez I remember the first instance of experiencing the subtle attacks on our education. I was taking notes in my history class at Walton High School and perked…

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Smyrna October 26, 2023

Smyrna candidates, incumbents sound off at candidate forum

by Arielle Robinson Diversity, small business, and lobbyists were among the topics three Smyrna candidates running for election discussed at a forum hosted by the Cobb Democracy Center, Cobb Alphas,…

U.S. Congress October 26, 2023

New House Speaker Mike Johnson leads a GOP majority weakened by decades of declining party authority

by Matthew Green, Catholic University of America, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After the House of Representatives took the unprecedented step on Oct. 3, 2023,…

International October 25, 2023

Delivering aid during war is tricky − here’s what to know about what Gaza relief operations may face

by Topher L. McDougal, University of San Diego, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The 2.2 million people who live in Gaza are facing economic isolation…

Opinion October 25, 2023

As a Parent, the Trend of Retaliation from Cobb County Schools Against Concerned Parents is Alarming

by John Popham In their weekly newsletter last Friday, the Cobb County School District shared a sharply worded message regarding a recent lawsuit settlement between the county board of elections…

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Cumberland November 12, 2024

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