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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. His first book, “Branded”, is scheduled to be published by Huntsville Independent Press in 2025. He can be reached at jtures@lagrange.edu.

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Five Questions About the New War

Posted on March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 by John Tures

As America woke up to hearing that we’re in yet another war, I am reminded of a presentation I gave…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: What We Can't Expect from Tariffs

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: What We Can’t Expect from Tariffs

Posted on March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 by John Tures

JPMorgan Chase’s report adds “The burden of these new taxes has been particularly uneven…”

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Requiring Voter ID on Election Day?

Posted on February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 by John Tures

“The new SAVE Act proposals would inject chaos into election administration…”

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Those Who Portray Other People As Animals

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by John Tures

Condemnations of the video by Republicans and Democrats… show we’re smart enough to figure out this is wrong…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Honor the Linemen

Posted on February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 by John Tures

Thanks go out to these tough linemen, on the field or on the snowy streets of our cities, from a grateful writer…

Posted in Essays/Poetry

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Has ICE Outstayed Its Welcome?

Posted on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by John Tures

Republicans in Congress, including Senators Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska are joining Democrats in sounding the alarm…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Right Way, And Wrong Way, To Deal With Iran’s Brutal Regime

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Right Way, And Wrong Way, To Deal With Iran’s Brutal Regime

Posted on January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 by John Tures

Ever since I can remember, I’ve been interested in Iran…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: At the Very Least, Make Sure ICE Agents are Properly Trained

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: At the Very Least, Make Sure ICE Agents are Properly Trained

Posted on January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by John Tures

ICE needs to provide Congress with the answers it demanded last year and earlier this year…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Should We Lock Up This Latin American Leader?

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Should We Lock Up This Latin American Leader?

Posted on January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 by John Tures

The prosecutor promised that, “Now, after years of destructive narco-trafficking of the highest imaginable magnitude,” this leader will thankfully spend years in prison…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: A Resolution to Write in 2026

Posted on January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 by John Tures

“And what are you doing different during the coronavirus?” they asked. “Nothing,” I admitted, having just lost a few column-writing gigs…

Posted in Essays/Poetry
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Long Walk for Peace

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Long Walk for Peace

Posted on December 31, 2025December 31, 2025 by John Tures

This Walk for Peace heading throughout the Southeast United States has led to an unprecedented outpouring of support…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Posted on December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 by John Tures

The song lyrics have been haunting me over the past few weeks…

Posted in Essays/Poetry

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Would an Assault Weapons Ban Reduce Gun Deaths?

Posted on December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 by John Tures

His research showed that not a single state with an assault weapons ban had an above average gun death rate…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Will Republicans Address the Affordability Crisis?

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Will Republicans Address the Affordability Crisis?

Posted on December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 by John Tures

“Across parties, age groups, races, genders and income levels, Americans say the cost of living is the nation’s top problem…”

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: How an Education Department Decision Could Spike Health Care Bills

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: How an Education Department Decision Could Spike Health Care Bills

Posted on December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 by John Tures

We face a terrible nursing shortage nationwide already, even before these crippling caps on borrowing take effect…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: A 'Safe' Gun Policy, to Save Lives?

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: A ‘Safe’ Gun Policy, to Save Lives?

Posted on November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by John Tures

Undergraduate Christiana Walker and I looked into states which provide tax incentives to purchase equipment that would keep guns safe, including gun safes…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: We Are All Socialists Now

Posted on November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 by John Tures

Since his inauguration, President Trump has engaged in a massive pro-socialism agenda…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Democrats Won with More Than Just an Anti-Trump Message

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Democrats Won with More Than Just an Anti-Trump Message

Posted on November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 by John Tures

Sherill focused on affordability, health care costs and housing, as well as education and early childhood care…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Not Putting Money on the Democrats

Posted on October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 by John Tures

“Democrats fall in love, while Republicans fall in line,” quipped sportscaster Colin Cowherd…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
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