Recently, I watched a documentary on the 1972-1973 Miami Dolphins, the only “perfect team” in NFL History…
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: Have Biden’s Polls Doomed Him to a Single Term?
According to Steven Shepard with Politico, “President Joe Biden’s poll numbers keep getting worse…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: A Positive Revolution on College Campuses
As you read this, you may be wondering if this professor of political science is calling for some donations to destroy higher education…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Talking Politics at Thanksgiving
Perhaps it’s better to consider how to have a good political conversation, instead of avoiding it…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The ‘Maine’ Reason for the Latest Spree Shooting
The shooter wasn’t some Middle Eastern terrorist. He even served in our armed forces. But something changed in recent years…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Should Biden Step Aside in 2024?
It’s time to look at the historical evidence to see if a President should run for another full term…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Only Country Where This Regularly Happens
America has had roughly 20 government shutdowns since 1976…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Hitching One’s Wagon to a Red Star
I understand the frustration and desire for the Ukraine conflict to end…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Restoring America’s Confidence In Our Court System
Earlier last month Jeffrey M. Jones with Gallup Polling concluded that America’s views of the Supreme Court reached a record low…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: We Can See Why Trump Skipped the Debate
When Republican candidates took the stage in Milwaukee, they had a golden opportunity: a chance to have their voices heard without Donald Trump in the room…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Power of the Media, to Pick a President
Several GOP candidates will stand on the stage, and compete for the interest of the American people this week…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Are College Students Losing Their Religion?
When actually focusing on the direct connection between religious beliefs and higher education, the connection is there…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Real Winners in the Ohio Referendum
“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…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Try That in a Small Town
Hardly an hour goes by without someone issuing a commentary about Country Western performer Jason Aldean’s song…
Colleges Can Play A Role In Helping Keep Aviation Safe
The Congressional debate about pilot training and safety has become quite fierce during the FAA’s reauthorization…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: RFK Jr. is No Jack Kennedy
It remains to be seen whether this newest member of the famous political family is up to the task of bearing the mantle…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: United Methodists, Better Together
In another meeting among congregants, it sounded more like those angry over losses in the 2020 election… were looking for revenge…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Who’s Quoting Hitler, and Stalin?
“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…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Chaos in Russia
Unfortunately, we arrived in the aftermath of a Russian coup attempt, where chaos reigned as the country lurched toward 1994…