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Author: John Tures
John A. Tures is Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of the Political Science Program at LaGrange College, in LaGrange, Georgia. He can be reached at jtures@lagrange.edu.
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Evidence That Medicaid Does Matter For Americans
“Are those states which refuse the money for covering more of their lower income residents doing better, or worse, for their own citizens?…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Ukraine Summit a Sad Repeat of History?
You’ve probably heard the phrase “Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.” Well, that’s exactly what the U.S. government did…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: When Presidents Grab Territories, or Give Them Their Independence
Perhaps it’s part of showing that we’re not like all of the colonizers and other empires, but a different kind of nation worthy of respect…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: AG Pam Bondi has a Great Idea. Make It Better.
President Donald Trump’s newly confirmed Attorney General, Pam Bondi, has decided to go after Hamas…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Attacks On FEMA Following Hurricane Helene
Now we’re hearing that folks in Washington want to replace FEMA with state-level agencies. That would be a bigger disaster…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Shameful and Dangerous Pardons
On January 6, 2021, a number of individuals tried to overturn the results of the election, in a most violent fashion, assaulting the Capitol and attacking police officers…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Why Dems Might Support Trump’s Canada Annexation Plan
I examined what would happen in each province. Moreover, I doubt most states would stand for losing apportionment. …
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Trump Must Not Abandon the Battle Against ISIS
As long as ISIS is still around, it is our fight….
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Ranking Jimmy Carter Among U.S. Presidents
My students also found he had the administration with the fewest political scandals in recent history…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Is Ramaswamy Right About How To Get More Nerds?
As my mum always says, you catch more flies with honey than vinegar. Vivek could mend fences with the MAGA folks as well as liberals…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Make America Live Longer Again
During the Christmas Holidays, we’re always looking for a little bit of good news…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Finding a Biblical Message in Christmas Movies
It’s the time of year for Christmas… and holiday-themed movies…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: How Trump Could Benefit From Defending Ukraine
Will we support people who have demonstrated that they could repel the Russians, with military aid?
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: ‘Giving Tuesday’ and College Education
I am sure every reader of this column will attest to the need to be a hard worker to succeed in your profession…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: What Actually Cost the Democrats the 2024 Election
You’ll find no shortage of articles critical of Harris, saying she was too conservative, or too liberal…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: What I Learned From Polling Voters in 2024
My Election Day was spent conducting surveys of voters in a mid-sized town in a swing state…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Anti-Puerto Rican “Joke” Loved By Republicans
One wonders why Vance chose not to defend Puerto Ricans with the same vehemence the way he defended MAGA supporters…