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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: Are College Students Losing Their Religion?

Posted on August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 by John Tures

When actually focusing on the direct connection between religious beliefs and higher education, the connection is there…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Real Winners in the Ohio Referendum

Posted on August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 by John Tures

“This is not a case of one political party against the other, but rather an instance of elected representatives directly pushing back against their electors…”

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Try That in a Small Town

Posted on July 31, 2023July 31, 2023 by John Tures

Hardly an hour goes by without someone issuing a commentary about Country Western performer Jason Aldean’s song…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

Colleges Can Play A Role In Helping Keep Aviation Safe

Posted on July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 by John Tures

The Congressional debate about pilot training and safety has become quite fierce during the FAA’s reauthorization…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: RFK Jr. is No Jack Kennedy

Posted on July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 by John Tures

It remains to be seen whether this newest member of the famous political family is up to the task of bearing the mantle…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: United Methodists, Better Together

Posted on July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 by John Tures

In another meeting among congregants, it sounded more like those angry over losses in the 2020 election… were looking for revenge…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Who’s Quoting Hitler, and Stalin?

Posted on July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 by John Tures

“Moms for Liberty” thankfully retracted the use of a quote, attributed to Hitler in a 1935 speech, which states, “He alone who owns the youth gains the future…”

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Chaos in Russia

Posted on June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 by John Tures

Unfortunately, we arrived in the aftermath of a Russian coup attempt, where chaos reigned as the country lurched toward 1994…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Crime Scene Kitchen

Posted on June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 by John Tures

Fox TV has cooked up great new show that mixes baking talent with using your head to solve a mystery, and working with a teammate…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

ESSAY: Which States Celebrate Juneteenth?

Posted on June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 by John Tures

Other states that weren’t part of the Civil War, like Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Idaho, New Mexico, and South Dakota, which do celebrate Juneteenth…

Posted in Essays

OPINION: Connection Between Mental Health Treatments & Mass Shootings?

Posted on May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 by John Tures

“CNN’s Pamela Brown reported that despite Abbott’s assertion that the issue is tied to mental health, he’s cut more than $117 million from the state’s Health and Human Services Commission in 2021…”

Posted in Opinion/Letters

OPINION: The Most Dangerous American Cities

Posted on May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 by John Tures

So why might we “think” New York City and Atlanta are the most dangerous cities?

Posted in Opinion/Letters

OPINION: Red Flag Laws and Fentanyl Deaths

Posted on April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 by John Tures

Given 74% of NRA members agree with such universal background checks, it’s a common gun law to shoot for this year in Congress…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
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