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Opinion July 4, 2026

The Deadly Dangers of Drinking Alcohol in the Heat

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Like many of you, I enjoyed drinking at outdoor events in college. The two seemed to go hand in hand…until…

Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations

by Emma Fenske, Oregon Health & Science University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Few substances are as deeply woven into everyday life as alcohol. It…

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International May 7, 2026

Cheers! Welcome to the Nepalese village where everybody knows how to distill

by Geoff Childs, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine a place where every home has paraphernalia for distilling spirits, where…

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Health Care January 13, 2025

Even 1 drink a day elevates your cancer risk – an expert on how alcohol affects the body breaks down a new government report

by Nikki Crowley, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Many people use the new year to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. Just-released government…

Health Care January 23, 2024

Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects

by Karla Kaun, Brown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as…

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Health Care January 17, 2023

Alcohol use is widely accepted in the US, but even moderate consumption is associated with many harmful effects

by Christina Mair, University of Pittsburgh, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] This month, millions of Americans are taking part in “Dry January” in an effort…

Opinion September 28, 2017

Why Dragon Con should stop calling itself a ‘family-friendly’ event

[Warning: One of the images included below may not be suitable for all readers, and is included to illustrate the point made in this article.] Dragon Con, Atlanta’s largest gathering…

Health & Wellness July 13, 2026

As GOP Cries Fraud, Newsom Backs Medicaid Spending on Housing and Food

This article by Angela Hart first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 13, 2026 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana is taking aim at California’s…

Government & Politics, National Government July 13, 2026

Housing bill becomes law without Trump’s signature

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 10, 2026 President Donald Trump said Friday morning he would not sign federal…

Education July 13, 2026

For Georgia school districts, the financial party is over after years of flush spending

by Jeff Amy, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 13, 2026 After years of spending rapidly increasing revenues on new programs and…

Immigration July 13, 2026

Justice Jackson’s birthright citizenship opinion includes Black Americans in the story of the nation’s search for equality

by Austin Sarat, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the annals of Supreme Court decisions, the public likely remembers what justices wrote for…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 13, 2026

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…