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Economy May 27, 2023

Why America has a debt ceiling: 5 questions answered

by Steven Pressman, The New School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Republicans and Democrats are again playing a game of chicken over the U.S. debt…

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Crime May 27, 2023

Oath Keepers founder sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy in lead-up to Jan. 6 insurrection – 4 essential reads

by Jeff Inglis, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers, was sentenced to 18 years in prison…

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Marietta May 26, 2023

Marietta History Center to take part again in the Dixie Highway Yard Sale

Once again, the Marietta History Center (MHC) will be a part of the Dixie Highway Yard Sale from Thursday, June 1 through Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4…

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Health Care May 23, 2023

A Striking Gap Between Deaths of Black and White Babies Plagues the South

This article by Lauren Sausser first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lauren Sausser May 22, 2023 [UPDATED at 4 p.m. ET] BAMBERG, S.C. — Years before the…

Economy May 11, 2023

US debt default could trigger dollar’s collapse – and severely erode America’s political and economic might

by Michael Humphries, Touro University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Congressional leaders at loggerheads over a debt ceiling impasse sat down with President Joe Biden…

Crime May 11, 2023

George Santos indicted on fraud, money laundering and other criminal charges – 3 essential reads

by Howard Manly, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Even by today’s low ethical standards for politicians, George Santos is quite exceptional. The U.S….

Crime May 10, 2023

Trump found liable for assaulting, defaming E. Jean Carroll – after a trial where he relied on a discredited myth about how women should react to rape

by Anne P. DePrince, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A Manhattan jury has found that former President Donald Trump sexually abused journalist…

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Opinion May 9, 2023

For Democrats, Cobb County And Atlanta Suburbs Are Their Blue Heaven

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College A research project with my undergraduates led me to find evidence of Cobb County and other Atlanta suburbs flipping from…

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Elections May 8, 2023

Biden’s dragging poll numbers won’t matter in 2024 if enough voters loathe his opponent even more

by Charles R. Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Commentators were quick to note President Joe Biden’s low job approval and favorability…

2024 Elections May 6, 2023

Georgia election chief dashes Dems’ dream of frontrunner relevance with March 12, 2024 primary

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]May 5, 2023 Georgia will return to the national political spotlight next spring when the…

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