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Nashua Mayor Donchess, Raise that Flag Back Up!

October 15, 2020 Kevin Scully

Nashua has taken a dark turn, and the enemies of free speech and diversity of thought, with the help of Nashua Mayor Donchess, are doing a victory dance on our Constitution. The Flag On Saturday, October 10, 2020, defenders of women’s rights, raised a flag at City Hall stating a simple Message: “Save Women’s … Read more

Raising Save Women's Sports flag in Nashua

Nashua Mayor: “Save Women’s Sports” is Discriminatory, Banned

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 Beth Scaer

With permission from the City of Nashua, we raised a Save Women’s Sports flag on the Citizen Flag Pole at Nashua City Hall, where it was supposed to fly for a week. Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess had it removed within less than 24 hours.

The Clenched Fist of Congressman Pappas

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 Op-Ed

DURING HIS 2016 CAMPAIGN for Congress, New Hampshire candidate Chris Pappas wore a shirt with a picture of a clenched raised fist with the word “Resist” on it. If you’re a student of history you’ll recognize the symbol. It’s the badge of the Italian communist students’ group that called themselves the Red Brigades.

Nashua City Attorney Tells Aldermen They Can’t Restrict Content of Speech

October 14, 2020 Beth Scaer

At last night’s Nashua Board of Aldermen meeting, the aldermen debated an ordinance to put new restrictions on public comment at public meetings. They discussed banning public comment that is “rude or profane.” City Attorney Steve Bolton warned the alderman that such a ban could be ruled unconstitutional.

Democrat Speech Cop Brenna Connolly Wants Nashua to Police First Amendment Rights

October 14, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Self-appointed speech-cop Brenna Connoly got her jimmies rustled this week. The Nashua Democrat activist took offense to an opinion that was not her own and promptly demanded that speech be silenced. The city dutifully complied.

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Nashua Removes “Save Women’s Sports” Flag, Claims Neutrality

January 30, 2022October 13, 2020 Beth Scaer

My husband and friends and I raised the Save Women’s Sports flag on the Citizen Flag Pole on Nashua City Hall Plaza on Saturday, October 10, at 10 am, with permission from the City of Nashua. It was supposed to stay up until Friday, October 16.

Nashua School Board Member Says Parent Protesters are “privileged white upper middle class woman bitching”

October 13, 2020 Op-Ed

I’m shocked and disappointed to see such an unprofessional confirmation of the divisive and self-serving attitudes held by certain members of the BOE. Elected to represent the ENTIRE Nashua School District community, outright attacking and disparaging a group of parents exercising their God-given rights and duties to advocate for their children is simply reprehensible.

Watch CNN’s Jake Tapper Skillfully Challenge Biden’s Deputy Campaign Manager Regarding the Supreme Court Appointment Process

October 11, 2020 Ken Eyring

Most of the time the MSM covers a story regarding the presidential campaigns, they appear to parrot the narrative of the Democrat party. That appears to be especially true of CNN.

Why I’m Voting For Donald Trump!

October 11, 2020 Ken Eyring

I found this list of reasons to vote for President Trump’s re-election on the internet a few days ago. It highlights many reasons why I’m voting for President Trump to serve a second term. My vote for President Trump represents not just a vote for the person, but for many deep principles that he represents: … Read more

Flag Raised Over Nashua City Hall To Protect Fairness for Female Sports

November 25, 2021October 11, 2020 Beth Scaer

Yesterday, we raised the Save Women’s Sports flag over Nashua City Hall, where it will fly all week in the lead up to Selina’s Run, a virtual run starting on Saturday, October 17 to raise funds to benefit the mission of the Save Women’s Sports organization to protect fairness for female sports.

Massachusetts Banned the Sale of Flavored Tobacco in June. What Happened Next Was… Totally Predictable

October 10, 2020 Op-Ed

Massachusetts’ June 1 ban on the sale of flavored cigarettes is driving higher sales, and higher tax revenue, in New Hampshire, state and retailer data show.

Quick Thoughts: Guns, Equal Outcomes, Apology Tour, More Government, Socialism

October 10, 2020October 10, 2020 Rick Notkin

Responding to a number of Letters to the Editor in the Daily Sun:

I would like to gently remind Sharon Lafond (Sept. 28) that she was reading a novel (i.e., fiction). It is clear that she has never seen a video of a real gunfight. Defensive shooting is geared towards stopping an attack.

Take Close Look at ‘Socialized’ Medicine and See if That’s What You Want

October 10, 2020 Steve Earle

I think I made one or two solid points here in my letter of the 29th so let me try for a couple more this week. First, the fake “systemic racism” leftists keep howling on is just that, a divisive tactic without merit. It’s poverty among our inner-city minorities, always has been and will be.

BLM Cares Nothing for Improving Lives of Law-Abiding Americans

October 10, 2020 Don

To most of us, all lives, including all Black lives, matter. However, the Black Lives Matter movement only cares about the Black lives (usually Black deaths) that it can use for political advantage.

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Oops, They Did it Again- Merrimack School District Sinks Deeper into Shambles

October 9, 2020 Op-Ed

The Merrimack School Board doubled down recently on continuing their quest to run the district into the ground.

Dan Hansberry Is Not Qualified to Be Hillsborough County Commissioner

October 9, 2020 Laurie Ortolano

An important vote is coming this November for the County Commissioner seat. Dan Hansberry, Chairman of the Nashua Board of Assessors, is running for this position. Mr. Hansberry is not qualified and will not represent the county well.

Iranian Opposition Must Unite and Act to Provide an Alternative

October 9, 2020 Op-Ed

The situation in Iran is dire indeed. Anyone who believes that sane rational people on both sides are engaged in brinkmanship to secure the best advantage, but would eventually work out a compromise, is deluding himself.

I Am Endorsing Steve Kenda for Bedford, NH State Representative.

October 9, 2020 Op-Ed

I am endorsing Steve Kenda for Bedford, NH State Representative. He is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which is to say Steve is a reasonably sharp guy.

The New Iran

October 8, 2020 Op-Ed

Compelled by the inalienable right of the people to institute their government and replace it when it fails to serve its constituents in the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness, millions of Iranians representing the entire spectrum of society are demanding change from the repressive theocracy in Iran.

Support is Growing for Barrett Confirmation

October 8, 2020

Support is growing for Barrett’s confirmation. A growing number of Americans support Senate confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett (ACB). She is the Trump nominee to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). Barrett’s support is increasing across the board. It is rising among Republicans, Democrats, and independents according to a … Read more