As we celebrate Memorial Day week, we focus on the sacrifice of those who served and some who remain buried on the battlefield…
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 FOR THE IVORY TOWER: America’s Struggles With Church Attendance
No U.S. Supreme Court, or American politician, or educational institution can account for this finding…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: When Judges Exhibit Poor Judgment
These judges are pretty busy with their workload and may have missed a few details…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Kristi Noem’s Disturbing Book, and Arguments for Presidential Immunity
We can debate all day about euthanizing older, sick animals and the proper way to do it. But here’s something I wish we were talking about instead…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Clothes They Wore When They Were Assaulted
There’s an Auburn sweatshirt, a Pokemon t-shirt, a Captain America t-shirt, a local high school t-shirt. One shirt said “Dream On…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Irrelevance of Our Happiness Ranking
“Psychologist Martin Seligman says meaning comes from belonging to and serving something beyond yourself and from developing the best within you…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: March Madness Is Big Trouble
Like Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express,” there aren’t merely a lot of suspects. There are also plenty of perpetrators in the imminent demise of the Big Dance…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Third Party Challengers Tend to Spoil Challengers, Not Incumbents
For those who think that “No Labels” or RFK Jr. or someone else will sink Biden, think again…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Biden Delivers ‘The King’s Speech’
Since I have been following politics, smart politicians have made lowering expectations an art form…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Lesson Israel Needs to Learn
Prime Minister Singh did not do what the Pakistan Taliban hoped he would do…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Why IVFs Could Be DOA in the USA
The next victim is likely to be birth control in America…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Media’s Real Job
Walter Cronkite is hardly the only broadcaster or journalist who defied the “just read the news and shut up” model…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: What Happened to DeSantis?
Now pundits are making all kinds of claims that DeSantis lost because of style points… an annoying laugh… a delay until late Spring of 2023… too many staffers…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Primary Election Crystal Ball
As the snow dust settles from the Iowa Caucus outcome, New Hampshire voters prepare to cast their ballots…
OPINION: Coach Nick Saban’s Greatest Victory Didn’t Happen On The Football Field
Saban had a lot of great wins in his collegiate coaching career. I hope this is counted as one that is the most memorable…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Anti-Semitism Pushed by Politicians
Let us not forget how some of these smug political figures behaved before the Gaza attacks, either with their words or deeds…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Dr. Livingstone, I Presume?
Yet I have a story about one of the greatest evangelists in history. And he only converted one person in his life…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Who Won the GOP Debate? The Women of NewsNation
NewsNation doesn’t exactly have the name recognition and power of the big networks…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Discussing The Debate, College-Age Republicans Reflect 1980s GOP
When I asked the students which issue they cared the most about, nearly all responded with “jobs….”