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Josiah Bartlett: Mask Mandates and the Urge to Control

March 21, 2025September 26, 2020 Andrew Cline

Portsmouth’s City Council approved a mask mandate on a 7-2 vote last week. The city had fewer than five known active coronavirus infections the day the ordinance passed, meaning more councilors voted for the ordinance than there were active cases in the city, NH Journal pointed out. The city still has fewer than five known … Read more

Another Attack on a Trump Supporter’s Sign and Home – This Time in New Hampshire

September 26, 2020September 26, 2020 Op-Ed

Last Sunday around midnight, I was awakened by a noise I’ve never heard before. My husband checked it out and explained to me that it was the sound of paintball rounds piercing through the large Trump sign in front of our house and hitting our front door.

“The people of this State have the Sole and Exclusive Right of Governing Themselves”

September 25, 2020 Op-Ed

What is the most honorific title in our Constitutional Republic? If you answered President or Governor, then you may have no understanding of why you are voting. Citizen is the highest title of honor in our Constitutional Republic, and your vote is an act of consent!

Character, Candidates, and Senator Dan Feltes

September 23, 2020 Steve MacDonald

That Dan Feltes has been a lawyer and legislator with little executive or managerial experience is relevant to his candidacy for Governor of New Hampshire. But there are other considerations regarding higher office aspirations—like character.

An electoral strategy for the appointment of the Supreme Court Justice

September 23, 2020 Norm Silber

Speculation abounds about the upcoming nomination of an individual to take the place of the late Justice Ginsburg on the Supreme Court of the United States. Although the President has said that he will announce his nomination this coming Saturday at 5 PM, that he will appoint a woman to the position, and that the … Read more

The Hypocrisy of Your Reps Who Chose to Kneel for the Anthem

February 6, 2022September 22, 2020 Beth Scaer

At the September 16 House session for Veto Day, six Democrat state representatives kneeled during the national anthem, according to the NH GOP.

House Resolution: Remove NETFLIX Film, “Cuties,” – Ask DOJ to Investigate Potentially Illegal Content

September 22, 2020 Op-Ed

After a number of constituents asked me to act on the recently released NETFLIX film, “Cuties,” I introduced a House Resolution calling on the Department of Justice to investigate the film.

Wendy Richardson for NH House: Carroll County Dist 2 – I want to Be Your Voice

June 5, 2026September 22, 2020 Op-Ed

My name is Wendy Richardson. I am honored to announce that I am running to be the State Representative to all the towns included in Carroll County’s District 2. In a time when so many people are desperate to have their voices heard, I want to be your voice!

Nashua Alderman Vote Tomorrow to Force Businesses to Be the Mask Police

September 21, 2020 Beth Scaer

On September 10, the majority on the Nashua Aldermanic Personnel/Administrative Affairs Committee voted in favor of an updated mask ordinance that would force Nashua businesses to be the mask police, with a penalty of up to $1,000 for non-compliance.

Democrats for Life: Dems Should Reject Abortion Extremism

September 20, 2020September 20, 2020 Beth Scaer

Democrats For Life Of America today sent a strong message to the Joe Biden campaign and Democratic Party through a full page ad in the New York Times, challenging the party’s extreme drift on abortion.

Biden/Harris administration announces Supreme Court short list

September 19, 2020 Norm Silber

With the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Biden/Harris administration has announced its list of prospective nominees to fill the now open seat on the country’s highest court. In keeping with their earlier announced intent to nominate a woman of color, the list is topped by Loretta Lynch and Susan Rice. And keeping in … Read more

In Emergency Order #69, Sununu Packs the Public Health Ethics Committee

September 19, 2020 Doris Hohensee

Governor Sununu signed yet another emergency order, maintaining his pace of three orders per week. Emergency Order #69 allows the State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee (SDMAC) to pack the Public Health Ethics Committee with his appointees.

Secretary of State’s office impedes candidate contact with absentee ballot voters.

September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 Norm Silber

Most candidates for public office in New Hampshire know that for a small fee they can obtain a complete list of all registered voters in their town providing names and addresses and party registrations. These are usually provided in electronic format such as Excel so that contacts by mail can be processed efficiently and inexpensively. … Read more

Drug-Addicted Mothers Deserve Better than Abortion

September 18, 2020 Beth Scaer

Thursday, First Lady Melania Trump visited the unit at Concord Hospital for babies born suffering from drug withdrawal. The program keeps the mothers and newborns together and they provide alternate therapies for the babies as well as medical treatment. They also provide care for the mothers’ substance abuse.

New Hampshire Needs to Repeal this Now Unconstitutional Remnant of Anti-Religious Bigotry

September 18, 2020 Op-Ed

In part one, A Landmark Supreme Court Decision Relating to School Choice and Education Freedom – I discussed several U.S. Supreme Court cases leading up to the recent Espinoza v Montana Department of Revenue.

New Hampshire’s Secret Red Flag Law and How You Are At Risk

September 16, 2020September 16, 2020 Doris Hohensee

Using a state law against “Stalking,” RSA 633:3-a, anyone can file a request for a temporary restraining order against you, asking the court to shut down your political speech by placing a gag order on you and to remove all firearms and ammunition from your home.

Do We Need A Right-To-Know Manager in the Legal Office?

September 15, 2020 Laurie Ortolano

The Nashua Board of Aldermen will be voting on a new Legal Office Right-to-Know (RTK) Management Position ($100,000). Given the current hiring freeze in the City, this position should be carefully reviewed.

Uphold Governor’s Veto of the Abortion Insurance Mandate Bill

September 15, 2020 Beth Scaer

House and Senate will meet on Wednesday, September 16 to take up the bills vetoed by Governor Sununu. Please ask your state representatives and senator to uphold the Governor’s veto of HB 685, the abortion insurance mandate bill.

Gov Sununu Issues Emergency Order #67 to Regulate Parents’ Remote Learning Pods

September 14, 2020 Doris Hohensee

Back in March Governor Sununu suspended the state attendance law, which requires children ages 6-18 years old to attend a state-approved school for 180 days of instruction per year. He essentially created a law, authorizing remote learning for students indefinitely.

Aria DiMezzo Kerfuffle – The ‘Transgender Satanist Anarchist’ Republican nominee for Cheshire County Sheriff

September 14, 2020 Skip

OK, I’ll be truthful here – I really just wanted to bypass this whole matter altogether. However, we are here to serve our readers and LOTS of you have been leaving comments or sending in emails asking us our thoughts about the ‘Transgender Satanic Anarchist’ Republican nominee for Cheshire County Sheriff.