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I saw an article in the Maine Wire this weekend about a case that is to be heard by the Supreme Court regarding Maryland parents’ challenge to a ban on opting their young children out of storybook readings in Maryland elementary schools about pride parades, gender transitions, and drag queens. I was scanning the headlines … Read more
This week we discuss Easter, repurposed drugs, the bright side of things, and the joy of spring.” Authors’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Submit Op-Eds to steve@granitegrok.com Together We Make a Difference – Please donate to the ‘Grok to keep … Read more
There is a somewhat complex backstory to this article, and Meagan is not aware that I am writing it. I surmise that she would reject the idea of being the center of attention, as it’s clear to me that she’s a quiet, humble woman. I use the word QUIET to describe Meagan, the EC staffer, … Read more
A throwaway line during a presentation on Vermont’s Climate Change agenda, how much it costs and how much money we’ll have for it in the future, stole the show this week. The Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) was giving an overview of the OVER HALF A BILLION DOLLARS a year Vermonters spend on climate change … Read more
Greetings, ‘Grok fans, I wanted to take a moment to provide some updates on ‘Grok-related things. The first is a reported issue with Cloudflare blocking reader access to the website. Cloudflare is a layer of protection on the server/host side that we never see, but a recent update caused an issue for at least one … Read more
This week on VDCTV, Authors’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Up To 70% Off Food, Survival, Generators, Water Sale Ends Monday Night Please like, follow, or subscribe to The ‘Grok on Rumble and YouTube for early access to new episodes of GrokTALK! and Right … Read more
Senate to Hear Life-Affirming Legislation This WeekLast month, the full House voted unanimously to pass the right to try expansion that would give terminally ill patients greater access to treatments in development. The bill is now in the Senate. By providing greater legal protections for patients and providers and incorporating common-sense enhancements, HB 701 promises real relief … Read more
Alleges Mistreatment and Wants Sentence Reduction and Transfer to Women’s Prison The Maine Wire As Maine’s Department of Corrections (DoC) loses federal funding for transferring one transgender-identifying male murderer to a women’s prison, the question may arise: is too much being made out of a single case? Are the state’s prisons simply accommodating the special … Read more
Growing up, Easter was always a huge celebration in our home, blending religion and tradition. I grew up in a house with multiple ethnic influences, including Germany and Scotland, and the strongest being Italy. My Italian grandparents lived upstairs from us, central to all holiday traditions. Christmas was big but could not match the solemnity … Read more
Vermont approved a constitutional amendment protecting reproductive freedom, but not from the State Department of Child and Youth Services. And why the heck not? As I’ve suggested more than once, as written, there’s a lot of room to mess with the original purpose, which was to protect abortion. …if some judge declares the unborn a … Read more
Since 2009, districts in New Hampshire have been allowed to participate in open enrollment. Very few, if any, have opted to do it. Suddenly, there are four bills this year to mandate for all districts what almost none of them seem to want. Under mandated open enrollment, public schools will be required to publish how … Read more
The House, Senate, and governor are divided over the very foundation of the state budget. (No, not liquor outlet ghost drops.) Revenue estimates. Including adjustments for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025, the gap between the governor’s and House’s revenue estimates exceeds $800 million (with all revenue adjustments, including the House’s removal of lottery revenue … Read more
A. J. Kierstead is joined by the Concord NH Patch’s Tony Schinella to discuss the complicated world of covering homeless people and express concern over The Concord Monitor celebrating a man who assaulted a young child. Authors’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, … Read more
Growing up Jewish in the West Texas Baptist Bible Belt, I was fortunate. I experienced very little antisemitism, at least not in any form I recognized: a sideways comment here, a stereotype there, but nothing overt, nothing frightening. I knew the term “antisemitism,” of course. It was in our history books, in the collective memory … Read more
On May 3rd, I have the honor and privilege of being the keynote speaker at the Sullivan County Republican Lincoln-Reagan Dinner. I encourage you to support the committee and join us for dinner. And you’ll get to meet me and listen to whatever it is I decide to talk about for twenty minutes. I haven’t … Read more
This week, we have a backup version of Manch Talk until the production version is available. Technical issues, I’m told. But you get some pre-show Carla We’ll update and add more details when they are available. Please like, follow, or subscribe to The ‘Grok on Rumble and YouTube for early access to new episodes of GrokTALK! and Right Side … Read more
The New Hampshire Senate held a hearing on HB 634. I was unable to attend, but I did submit my testimony. The New Hampshire House passed HB634, to repeal the New Hampshire Autism Council. This council used private citizens’ information by forcing the reporting of autism diagnoses and then used that to get grant funding. … Read more
April 18th, marks the anniversary of the day Queen Sharon placed her disregard for the Nashua citizenry on full display with her OTP move as Judiciary chair. I know what you, the reader, might be thinking. A few thoughts might be: “Resentment is a dubious luxury,” “free yourself and let it go,” or “it’s Easter, … Read more
It’s no surprise to regular readers of Behind the Lines that the so-called “Green” agenda is really just a wealthfare scam designed to make lower-income, rural folks subsidize the high-ticket item toys of their better off neighbors (and the lucrative employment of a large and politically powerful class of otherwise useless bureaucrats and NGO operatives, … Read more
Another week, more local and national news and opinion with Jocelyn and her guest Robbie Stewart. Please like, follow, or subscribe to The ‘Grok on Rumble and YouTube for early access to new episodes of GrokTALK! and Right Side Up, and Replays of Granite State Live. Follow these links for current and past content for the entire podcast lineup. … Read more