I look at the toxic environment that produces these types of candidates that are actually “attractive” to some voters…
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 available on Amazon. He can be reached at jtures@lagrange.edu.
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Revolutionary Who Couldn’t Abide Slavery
Despite the win at Yorktown, the war wasn’t over. While negotiations dragged on, the British Army and Navy harassed the Americans…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Reflecting on the Reflecting Pool… and the Screwworm
Experts aren’t always right, but we are daily reaping the consequences of ignoring every expert outright in favor of the “gut feeling” of a few…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Generation Reagan Warned Us About?
“In the United States, the decline in freedom stemmed from a combination of long-term patterns and recent development…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Runoffs Are Flooding Our Elections
Overspending by candidates and declining runoff turnout shows a greater need for some kind of reform when it comes to choosing party nominees…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Could Gun Insurance Reduce Gun-Related Deaths?
In her award-nominated research, Reecia compared San Jose to three cities of comparable size for gun death rates…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Giving College Graduates Some Mustard Seeds
Just like in the Bible, their effort is likely to be small at first, but it will surely grow into something meaningful…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Preventing Veteran Suicides on Memorial Day
Ramchand and Montoya add that “Among veterans receiving VHA care, those who had limited economic resources consistently had elevated suicide rates…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: 25% of Americans Now Reporting Zero Income?
“Businesses still aren’t hiring, and, as a result, there is no job growth. Job growth, at best, is flat, and, I suspect, is even down after revision…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Mothers Day, and America’s Increasing Maternal Death Rate
Reportedly, a majority of those in their 50s report the death of Bambi’s mother as one of their most memorable cinematic scenes…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Those Held Accountable for Murder
Americans are getting smarter about realizing that Iran’s and North Korean ally Putin, is not our friend…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Would We Recognize the Savior?
Liberals and conservatives were briefly united in opposition to our President re-posting, on social media, a picture of himself resembling Jesus Christ…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Which States Have Happier Residents?
As we approach April 15, it’s worth noting whether money, or at least lower taxes, buys you happiness…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Bombing Iran Back into the Stone Age?
It’s hard to generate a public uprising during a bombing campaign…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Christianity Under Attack By Greco-Roman Gods
Such characters have a strong moral hierarchy. They have a compelling backstory. They have flaws. They struggle and sometimes suffer…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Why The March Madness ‘Game Of Change’ Matters Today
Perhaps one of the biggest basketball games in March Madness history wasn’t a finals matchup…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Housing Affordability Needs Federal Support
Additional research of mine shows that many younger Americans have come to expect that they won’t ever own a home and won’t save up for one…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Survey Finds Colleges More Ideologically-Balanced
“88 percent expressed confidence that their degree or credential will help them get a job after graduation…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Five Questions About the New War
As America woke up to hearing that we’re in yet another war, I am reminded of a presentation I gave…