Search Results for social media

Crime August 23, 2023

Cameras in the court: Why most Trump trials won’t be televised

by David Cuillier, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans will have few opportunities to binge-watch the Donald J. Trump trials. It is…

Education August 22, 2023

Cobb County schools pull books from libraries citing ‘sexually explicit content’

By Rebecca Gaunt Less than a week after the Cobb County Board of Education upheld the superintendent’s decision to fire a teacher for reading an LGBTQ+-themed book to her class,…

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 Care August 22, 2023

Few Firm Beliefs and Low Trust: Americans Not Sure What’s True in Age of Health Misinformation

This article by Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Darius Tahir August 22, 2023 Around 3 in 10 Americans still believe ivermectin is an effective…

Science and Technology August 20, 2023

3 reasons we use graphic novels to teach math and physics

by Sarah Klanderman, Marian University and Josha Ho, Marian University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Post-pandemic, some educators are trying to reengage students with technology…

education icon with silhouette of teach in front of class, holding a baton to a board.

Guest Opinion August 17, 2023

Teaching inclusion and acceptance in classrooms is not divisive nor controversial

[This guest opinion article is by Micheal Garza, a parent with a child in the Cobb County School District] It is a Friday afternoon sitting in the parking lot of…

Education August 16, 2023

What Cobb County College-Bound Students, And Their Parents, Need To Know

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College I write this column, not just as a professor who has degrees in three fields and has been teaching since…

Health Care August 9, 2023

The NIH Ices a Research Project. Is It Self-Censorship?

This article by Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Darius Tahir August 7, 2023 Many Americans don’t understand a lot about their health. Whether due…

Politics August 8, 2023

Contacting your legislator? Cite your sources – if you want them to listen to you

by Daniel E Bergan, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Suppose you have an issue you are really passionate about – taxes, gun…

« 1 … 39 40 41 42 43 … 158 »

Health & Wellness December 15, 2025

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

This article by Lisa Rab first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lisa Rab December 15, 2025 If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 12, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday…

Environment December 15, 2025

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

by Suvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs

by Seth T. Kannarr, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The culture wars have arrived at the U.S. Mint. Commemorative coins aimed at…

Science & Technology December 15, 2025

Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?

by Theodore J. Kury, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The amount of electricity data centers use in the U.S. in the coming…

Cobb Courier

Your Source for Local News