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Steve MacDonald 
One of the fun things about the political establishment and its influencers in the press is that sometimes the weight or momentum of something becomes so tremendous that they have to acknowledge it. What was peddled as tin-foil-hattery by partisan scolds is dragged out into the daylight—the red-headed stepchild, center stage, almost impossible to miss. … Read more
The Nation’s highest court has ruled today that the 14th Amendment does not prohibit states from banning transgender transition treatments on minors. The 6-3 ruling does not prevent states from advocating for them or protecting them, it simply states that it is not discrimination to deny a child access to transgender “health care.” “The Equal … Read more
A bill is heading to Governor Janet Mills that would make it illegal for anyone in state or local law enforcement to assist the federal government in a wide range of immigration enforcement activities. Rep. Deqa Dhalac testifies in support of her anti-ICE bill, which she claims will "promote public safety for everyone." The bill … Read more
Whenever the Democrats get uppity about ID to vote I have to ask questions. Doesn’t the government require ID for many things, including welfare, EBT, and Social Security? Then there’s travel, a library card, a license for a pet, opening a back account, cashing a check, buying alcohol, renting a car, renting a room, buying … Read more
With a few weeks left, it does not appear as if we can even get close to our fundraising target. I wanted to raise $20,000 and we are not even close. I attribute this to my inability to fundraise or to ask people who can probably afford it to write checks, but I am grateful … Read more
In 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower federalized the Arkansas National Guard to aid in the protection of nine black children attending a previously all white High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bill Clinton’s hometown became a flashpoint for desegregation in the South. The governor had called up the Arkansas National Guard to stop the desegregation. … Read more
The State budget and Trailer bill are a biennial fascination that are increasingly used to accomplish tasks that could not be done through the legislative process alone. “Putting it in the budget” is an ordinary course of action. Didn’t pass? Stuff it in the budget. I’m not a fan, but if you’re willing to overlook … Read more
Does the Democrat Party run on nothing but fear? I’m not convinced it can. Fear of everything except government, which, ironically, is the one thing we ought to fear. So, when Donald Trump became president again, like the first time, the left went about filling the culture and airwaves with fear. Fear that Trump will … Read more
David Hogg is something of a Kardashian in Democrat circles. He’s famous for being famous for shouting and fist-waving after the Parkland shootings. A student of the school at the time, though, like Sandy Cortez, was neither present nor in danger. Hogg, to his credit, did not pretend to cry at the fence line, but … Read more
The party that doesn’t know what a woman is happens to be the one that defends “mostly peaceful” protests. But that’s not what they’re protesting. No King’s Day attendees had signs that said “protesting is not illegal.” No shit. Everyone knows this. It is a fundamental right, protected by the First Amendment. What they may … Read more
Hamlet’s famous soliloquy ponders mortality through the filter of our insufferable experience, littered with brief moments of joy versus the mystery of what awaits us in death. Or, something like that. The inner voice explores existential crisis. In keeping with my impromptu (as in unplanned) climate content Friday, while reporting this morning on the demise … Read more
Despite a recent unanimous decision by the US Supreme Court regarding NEPA, the Biden Admin’s fast-tracking of offshore wind farms could collide with a larger legal problem that might void agreements, especially those that have not yet begun construction. We’ve done a ton of reporting on the Gulf of Maine and efforts to ruin this … Read more
With a Side Order of House Cleaning by RFKJ The Trump Administration just fired every content creator working at Climate.gov. It has sent shockwaves through the green graft community. The Climateers are worried the new Administration might “turn into a propaganda website for this administration, because that’s not at all what it was.” Not at … Read more
The news is everywhere. Israel has launched strikes inside Iran, both sides reporting the targets are military and strategic, top-level military personnel, nuclear sites, nuclear scientists, ICRG commanders, all in the name of self-defense 9so says Israel). Mr. Trump has stated we’re not involved. He is still calling for a deal with Iran on nuclear … Read more
It is not news that Nogfu Spring Water acquired a large property adjacent to the Pennichuck Water Plant. It’s been the talk of the town, so to speak, the state, and now the nation. Nongfu says it wants to sell beverages and needs access to water. Pennichuk says it has an agreement to sell water … Read more
The party that lets its voters play-act at picking the candidate they want for president, then chooses one for them, is holding over 1500 rallies. Protests. June 14th is No Kings Day. And no, they are not protesting how the DNC and Democrat party elite subvert their will. This is about how the American Republic … Read more
If you’d like a window into the demented minds of Dem party leaders and elected officials, look no further than the pretzel-like contortions required to oppose conversion therapy without mentioning the mental and medical health programs for transgender youth. Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark has joined a coalition of 19 states and the District of … Read more
The US Supreme Court is allowing the Trump Administration to deport up to 500,000 illegals who were granted an end-around the actual law by the Biden Administration. In a 7-2 ruling on Friday, the justices lifted a lower court’s order that barred the Trump administration from deporting illegal aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who entered … Read more
In England, if you want to start a fight in a bar (or a Pub), say something nasty about the monarchy or the nearest football team. In New Hampshire, it’s housing and zoning. We’ve offered our pages to both sides with a few takers because it’s a complex issue, and there are a lot of … Read more
The idea that saying things about Jews or Israel that are contrary to the approved narrative is hate speech is dangerous. Antisemitism is a thing, but as I warned previously, it continues to be wielded with destructive effect. Anti-Semitism can’t be dismissed, nor can it be allowed to infringe, but laws to address it look … Read more