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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: Republicans Seem Dispirited?

Posted on September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 by John Tures

Republicans nationally could learn from Rep. Moore’s frank assessment of the situation…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Do Political Conventions Help Swing a State Toward Their Party?

Posted on August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 by John Tures

Four years ago, the Democrats located their convention in my birth city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which was a smart move, as they were able to retake that state that they lost in 2016…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Neo-Nazis, Not Student Protesters, Are a Bigger Threat To All Americans

Posted on August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 by John Tures

It got pretty ugly when they waved swastikas, insulted kids, and took on cops…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Ready To Pay More For Your Weather Reports?

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Ready To Pay More For Your Weather Reports?

Posted on July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 by John Tures

Is a tornado or hurricane headed our way, and where should we go… or how much time do we have to get to safety?

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Reason Biden Has Stepped Aside

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Reason Biden Has Stepped Aside

Posted on July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 by John Tures

It comes down to Biden’s debate performance, and subsequent appearances at summits and news conferences, show that he’s not as spry as he used to be…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FOR THE IVORY TOWER: Slavery and the American Revolution

Posted on July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 by John Tures

As we celebrate the 4th of July this month, it’s worth noting that there’s another historical battle being fought…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Debates, and Polls, and Election Victories

Posted on July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 by John Tures

That means that in 13 elections, the debate winners have won seven of these…

Posted in Essays/Poetry
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Can Biden Win the Debate?

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Can Biden Win the Debate?

Posted on June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 by John Tures

We also know from history that Trump can’t stand it when anyone else gets to talk in the same room as him…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Lessons from the Judean Revolt

Posted on June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 by John Tures

Roman legionnaires from Syria were ordered in to quash the revolt. But a united Judean people set an ambush for them and crushed their army at the Battle of Beth Horon…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Should Countries Recognize Palestine?

Posted on June 6, 2024June 5, 2024 by John Tures

But is there a better solution to rescue these well-meaning countries who may be making an error by encouraging Hamas…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Our Crucial Need for an Independent Judiciary

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Our Crucial Need for an Independent Judiciary

Posted on May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 by John Tures

“All the rights secured to the citizens under the Constitution are worth nothing, and a mere bubble, except guaranteed to them by an independent and virtuous Judiciary…”

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Does Military Experience Make A Better President?

Posted on May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 by John Tures

As we celebrate Memorial Day week, we focus on the sacrifice of those who served and some who remain buried on the battlefield…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FOR THE IVORY TOWER: America’s Struggles With Church Attendance

Posted on May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 by John Tures

No U.S. Supreme Court, or American politician, or educational institution can account for this finding…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: When Judges Exhibit Poor Judgment

Posted on May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 by John Tures

These judges are pretty busy with their workload and may have missed a few details…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Kristi Noem’s Disturbing Book, and Arguments for Presidential Immunity

Posted on May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 by John Tures

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…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Clothes They Wore When They Were Assaulted

Posted on April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 by John Tures

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…”

Posted in Opinion/Letters
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Irrelevance of Our Happiness Ranking

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Irrelevance of Our Happiness Ranking

Posted on April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 by John Tures

“Psychologist Martin Seligman says meaning comes from belonging to and serving something beyond yourself and from developing the best within you…”

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: March Madness Is Big Trouble

Posted on April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 by John Tures

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…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Third Party Challengers Tend to Spoil Challengers, Not Incumbents

Posted on March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 by John Tures

For those who think that “No Labels” or RFK Jr. or someone else will sink Biden, think again…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
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