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When silence is betrayal

Monday, January 20, 2020 Jack Kenny 0

What could be a clearer violation of moral or natural law than a man refusing to take responsibility for a child he has fathered; or a woman choosing death for her own child in the womb? READ MORE

NH can be ‘First in the Nation’ in high-quality affordable care

Monday, January 20, 2020 Rae Ritter, MSN, CRNA 0

New Hampshire’s nurses have demonstrated leadership by providing novel, quality solutions to healthcare challenges for many years. READ MORE

In pursuit of Dr. King’s beloved community

Monday, January 20, 2020 Rep. Matt Wilhelm 0

Today, on this 25th Annual MLK Day of Service, Americans across the country will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by rolling up their sleeves and making a difference in their communities through volunteerism and service. READ MORE

For our kids, our future, I endorse Elizabeth Warren for President

Thursday, January 16, 2020 Nicole Leapley 0

Like me, Elizabeth is in this fight because she cares deeply about the state of education. Between her policies for universal childcare, improving public education for all kids, and making higher ed more affordable, Elizabeth has a plan to make every stage of our education system better support our students. READ MORE

Presidential candidates should not threaten Americans’ retirement savings

Tuesday, January 7, 2020 Sen. Lou D'Allesandro 1

There’s a reason the FTT tax is often referred to as a “retirement tax.” It would put a levy on trades within the 401(k)s, 403(b)s, pension funds, and other accounts that seniors rely on. This would compromise their annual earnings and make it more difficult to cover basic living expenses. READ MORE

I Believe in Elizabeth Warren

Thursday, January 2, 2020 Colin Pio 0

I want to believe in the American dream again. I want to live in a country where anyone who works hard has a real chance to get ahead. I want to have a President I trust will fight for me and my family. I want a nominee we all can believe in, and I believe in Elizabeth Warren. READ MORE

NH schools need more than the illusion of change

Monday, December 23, 2019 Frank Edelblut 0

Stan Lee, the legendary Marvel Comics writer and publisher, used to describe the secret to keeping readers interested without killing off best-sellers as “the illusion of change.” Cities may fall and worlds may end, but READ MORE

Hear me out: Here’s an idea for fighting the homeless epidemic

Sunday, December 22, 2019 Eric Sawyer 2

This is the genesis of an idea, so before you criticize it remember Teddy Roosevelt complaining without offering a reasonable alternative solution is called whining. READ MORE

The Dreary Tyranny of ‘Happy Holiday’

Thursday, December 19, 2019 Jack Kenny 0

There is no easy way to break the news to a world too busy with all the frenetic activity that causes us to “lay waste our powers, getting and spending,” as the immortal Wordsworth so eloquently put it. But even for those of us who try to follow a more spiritual bent, “The World is Too Much With Us.” READ MORE

The Governor’s Reckless Comments

Friday, December 13, 2019 Jane Aitken 0

The Governor’s plan, which he announced in conjunction with Democrats on October 30 of this year, is shored up by two LSRs (HB 1629 and HB 1632). One bill would make zoning for low-income or high-density housing mandatory while forcing zoning and planning boards to accept training in the philosophy of “new urbanism” — an internationally-bred fad that has invaded the country. The other bill would give more tax breaks to developers for building specific types of projects. READ MORE