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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 available on Amazon. He can be reached at jtures@lagrange.edu.

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Preventing Veteran Suicides on Memorial Day

Posted on May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 by John Tures

Ramchand and Montoya add that “Among veterans receiving VHA care, those who had limited economic resources consistently had elevated suicide rates…”

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: 25% of Americans Now Reporting Zero Income?

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: 25% of Americans Now Reporting Zero Income?

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

“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…”

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Mothers Day, and America's Increasing Maternal Death Rate

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Mothers Day, and America’s Increasing Maternal Death Rate

Posted on May 8, 2026May 11, 2026 by John Tures

Reportedly, a majority of those in their 50s report the death of Bambi’s mother as one of their most memorable cinematic scenes…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Those Held Accountable for Murder

Posted on April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by John Tures

Americans are getting smarter about realizing that Iran’s and North Korean ally Putin, is not our friend…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Would We Recognize the Savior?

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Would We Recognize the Savior?

Posted on April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 by John Tures

Liberals and conservatives were briefly united in opposition to our President re-posting, on social media, a picture of himself resembling Jesus Christ…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Which States Have Happier Residents?

Posted on April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 by John Tures

As we approach April 15, it’s worth noting whether money, or at least lower taxes, buys you happiness…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Bombing Iran Back into the Stone Age?

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Bombing Iran Back into the Stone Age?

Posted on April 6, 2026April 6, 2026 by John Tures

It’s hard to generate a public uprising during a bombing campaign…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Christianity Under Attack By Greco-Roman Gods

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Christianity Under Attack By Greco-Roman Gods

Posted on March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 by John Tures

Such characters have a strong moral hierarchy. They have a compelling backstory. They have flaws. They struggle and sometimes suffer…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Why The March Madness 'Game Of Change' Matters Today

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Why The March Madness ‘Game Of Change’ Matters Today

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

Perhaps one of the biggest basketball games in March Madness history wasn’t a finals matchup…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Housing Affordability Needs Federal Support

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Housing Affordability Needs Federal Support

Posted on March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 by John Tures

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…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Survey Finds Colleges More Ideologically-Balanced

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Survey Finds Colleges More Ideologically-Balanced

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by John Tures

“88 percent expressed confidence that their degree or credential will help them get a job after graduation…”

Posted in Opinion/Letters

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
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