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Health & Wellness November 14, 2025

Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts

by Tracy Roof, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has helped low-income Americans buy groceries for decades with…

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Business & Economy November 13, 2025

The shutdown has ended – but this economist isn’t rejoicing quite yet

by Amitrajeet A. Batabyal, Rochester Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After 43 days, the U.S. government shutdown finally came to an end…

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Government & Politics November 12, 2025

The military’s diversity rises out of recruitment targets, not any ‘woke’ goals

by Jeremiah Favara, Gonzaga University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For over a hundred years, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day – has been a day…

Government & Politics November 11, 2025

House speaker’s refusal to seat Arizona representative is supported by history and law

by Jennifer Selin, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Adelita Grijalva won a special election in Arizona on Sept. 23, 2025, becoming the…

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Health & Wellness November 10, 2025

Shutdown Has Highlighted Washington’s Retreat From Big Ideas on Health Care

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour November 10, 2025 In the run-up to the 2020 election, all 20 Democratic presidential…

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Health & Wellness November 7, 2025

Wielding Obscure Budget Tools, Trump’s ‘Reaper’ Vought Sows Turmoil in Public Health

This article by Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda November 7, 2025 When President Donald Trump posted…

Government & Politics November 7, 2025

A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi

by Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University and Drew Kurlowski, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Routine congressional oversight hearings usually don’t make headlines….

Health & Wellness November 6, 2025

Farmers, Barbers, and GOP Lawmakers Grapple With the Fate of ACA Tax Credits

This article by Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amanda Seitz November 6, 2025 John Cleveland is ready to pay a lot more for his…

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Government & Politics November 6, 2025

Democrats rush to seize momentum after Georgia victories built on affordability messaging

by Alander Rocha and Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 5, 2025 Decisive Democratic victories in Georgia and across the…

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Education November 6, 2025

Oklahoma tried out a test to ‘woke-proof’ the classroom. It was short-lived, but could still leave a mark

by Emery Petchauer, Columbia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Oklahoma has become a testing ground for reshaping public school curriculum to reflect conservative viewpoints,…

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Home sale prices, Real Estate December 9, 2025

October 2025 home sales in the Walton High attendance zone

These prices for October 2025 home sales in the Walton High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

Education, News December 9, 2025

Kennesaw State Fall 2025 commencement to take place Dec. 16 – 19

Kennesaw State University distributed the following schedule for its upcoming commencement ceremonies: Nearly 3,600 graduates will be recognized during Kennesaw State University’s Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies Dec. 16-19. Undergraduate, graduate,…

Local Government, News December 9, 2025

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