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Community Activism Day w/ Scott Presler – Londonderry

October 22, 2019

Join Scott Presler and NH Citizens Action on Saturday, November 2 at 8am for a day of Activism. Pancake Breakfast will start at 8am. Scott will present his multimedia Voter Registration Seminar beginning at 9am. A Community Cleanup will begin at 1pm.

This Thursday: Rand Paul & Charlie Kirk at UNH

October 21, 2019 Steve MacDonald

This Thursday: Rand Paul & Charlie Kirk at UNH This Thursday evening, Turning Point USA will be hosting a free event called “Culture War” at UNH in Durham NH. The event is open to the public. Turning Point USA aims to reach college-age students around the country to educate and mobilize them to support freedom and … Read more

Well, is Mayor Joyce Craig and the Manchester City Charter Commission about to get a wedgie?

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 Skip

I am certainly hoping so because if you fail to live by the law, you die by the law. Or in this case, the City Charter Commission will die by the law. A judicial injunction is being filed (or is already done) against the City of Manchester for blowing off the law. Why? If you … Read more

Edelblut, Cline Statements on Vote to Delay Learn Everywhere – Status Quo isn’t working for many NH students

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 Op-Ed

Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut issued the following statement in response to the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (JLCAR) voting along party lines to object to Learn Everywhere, stalling the innovative program that the Legislature last year directed the Department of Education to establish:

Beware the Educational Industrial Complex

October 19, 2019 Steve MacDonald

President Dwight Eisenhower’s 1961 Farewell Address remains consequential. A five-star general, Ike warned of the dangers of the Military-Industrial Complex—an informal alliance between our military and business establishments.

Bootcamp! – Americans for Prosperity Foundation NH

October 18, 2019

Interested in becoming a more effective advocate for freedom? Join AFP Foundation NH for a weekend bootcamp training and learn how to advance these ideas and grow the community of liberty minded activists!

Rent Control Rhetoric vs. Reality

October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 Op-Ed

Last November, Ontario’s government scrapped rent controls for new rental properties. Activists called it class warfare against low-income renters and predicted huge rises in rents.

Wedding Attendees Helped Stop Pelham Shooter

October 12, 2019

This morning at a church in Pelham, the New England Pentecostal Ministries, a peaceful and joyous wedding turned into a nightmare when a man in a hoodie walked in and shot Bishop Choate, who was officiating the day. The Bishop is receiving treatment at Tuft’s Medical Center in Boston now, after being transported from from … Read more

WMUR Ignores Latest Biden Scandal in Ukraine But Even Democrat Voter’s Deserve to Know

October 12, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Joe Biden is running for President. He is spending time here. Ukraine is news that relates to both Biden and the election (which includes Trump). But WMUR (predictably) is doing a disservice to Democrat primary voters concerning Biden.

Climate Change Debate Needs Less Hysteria

October 12, 2019 Steve MacDonald

The recent Global Climate Strike saw countless student walkouts as learning was disrupted all over America and the world. Liberal activists were delighted but the hysteria appalled some scholars. Clearly, climate extremists want to dictate public policy, but hopefully, decision-makers will legislate wisely.

UPDATED: Reports of Multiple People Shot in Pelham

October 12, 2019October 12, 2019

What we’ve learned: There was a wedding this morning, where the shooting occurred. The funeral for Minister Garcia was scheduled for after the wedding. A preliminary investigation has shown that this is not a random incident. Guests at the wedding ‘gang’ tackled the shooter. Two people are injured, one of them has been transported to … Read more

NH Democrat Hypocrisy, But I Repeat Myself

October 11, 2019

Being more than 3 weeks old, I’m old enough to remember when John DiStaso from WMUR called me about a fake NH Dems Twitter account. Apparently, someone exercising their free speech rights ticked them off, and it became an ‘MUR news story about how “someone” from the Hillsborough County Republican Committee had set up this … Read more

Op-ED: Using Tech effectively in New Hampshire schools

October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 Op-Ed

To screen or not to screen? That is the question facing parents and educators across the country.

Digital technology has opened up new possibilities in teaching, as well as so many other areas of modern life. But new research finds that too much screen time can hinder a child’s educational development.

Manchester Man Arrested for 4th Time for Peeping on Women in Public Restrooms

October 5, 2019October 5, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Travis Demers has been busy. Since July 27th, he has been detained or arrested on four separate occasions. What for, you ask. Walking into a women’s public restroom (no one can stop him) and recording women who were unaware of his presence.

Penacook is Ready for MillerTime

September 28, 2019 Steve MacDonald

On November 5th, the Village of Penacook needs a changing of the guard on the city council. With Penacook paying the 7th highest tax rate in the state, it positively deserves a councilor devoting his full attention right here, and only here. Kevin Miller is ready to care for Penacook.

Let’s Bring Common Sense to Penacook and Concord

August 29, 2025September 27, 2019 Op-Ed

Penacook has been overlooked, and as a Marine and a father with a child in the school system, I hope to change that. I have heard that many residents would like a grocery store. One of my top priorities is to streamline the process to help ensure this happens. We can’t allow another good deal … Read more

Cornerstone on Budget Deal: Good News and Bad News For Abortion Funding

September 27, 2019 Op-Ed

New Hampshire’s compromise budget contains good news and bad news for those defending the right to life and conscience rights. Cornerstone applauds the decision to block direct funding of abortion, and at the same time denounces the increase in funding to abortion providers masked as “family planning dollars.” Here’s the good news. Pro-life senators and … Read more

Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig Steps in to Help Kill Home Grow Bill

September 23, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Every once in a while, the State House experiences the equivalent of a flash of lightning, and at that moment it becomes clear to all why New Hampshire’s cannabis policies remain stuck in the Dark Ages despite overwhelming public support for sensible reforms.

Manchester Alderman Worries About Teachers Pay – BOSC Says Show Me the Money!

September 20, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Special Committee on Negotiations Chairman Richard H. Girard took issue with an email sent by at-Large Alderman Daniel P. O’Neil, Chairman of the Board of Aldermen, about the status of negotiations with the city’s teachers.

Safe Station in Manchester Needs to be Reevaluated

September 19, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Manchester’s Safe Station initiative has always drawn these kinds of numbers of people from out of the city. This is nothing new. What is concerning, however, is that it appears as if the state’s program might actually be referring people to the city.