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Claremont’s fix starts with sunlight, not another check I was born long ago and far away in the East Tremont neighborhood of The Bronx, which, in the early-to-mid 1950s was a dense, modestly priced, prewar landscape of five- and six-story walk-ups organized around a lively Tremont Avenue retail spine; bakeries, kosher butchers, candy stores, and … Read more
MANCHESTER, NH. September 16, 2025–Responding to our earlier reports (Manchester history teacher trashes, mocks Charlie Kirk after assassination – updated and Manchester teacher who cheered Charlie Kirk Assassination also posted about attempt on Trump’s life Jason Paige”…a teacher pushing hate into these kids minds”) about the conduct of Memorial High School history teacher Jason Paige, more students and … Read more
This week, Julian and Keith discuss Charlie Kirk, the assassination, the perpetrator, the fallout, the response, and the public reaction to Charlie, his family, and his message, from across the nation and the globe. #GraniteStateLive Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or … Read more
With State Funding Comes State Regulation Every recipient of a state-funded Education Freedom Account (EFA) is considered to be a “public education student”, even if they attend a private school, according to our former Commissioner of Education. This is because public money is being used to fund their non-public education. A unique student identifier number … Read more
Students and parents come forward with information about the Memorial High School teacher who trashed Christian conservative Charlie Kirk after he was assassinated MANCHESTER, NH SEPTEMBER 15, 2025–Since publishing articles about the conduct of Memorial High School history teacher Jason Paige, following the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the first attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, students, parents, and even former Manchester teachers have … Read more
A Candlelight Vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk will be held at UNH Durham this Wednesday night, September 17, 2025. The UNH College Republicans will host the event on the Thompson Hall Lawn at 7:00 pm. Please join those of us in the center-right community at this vigil as we honor Charlie Kirk and throw … Read more
On July 31, 2025, I appeared before a new judge in Superior Court South for a hearing on a motion to disqualify Attorneys Bolton and Leonard from my cases. I filed that motion because both attorneys have repeatedly shown an inability to remain professionally detached, as officers of the court are required to do. Over … Read more
Keene City Councilor Bobby Williams is facing mounting pressure to resign following a series of inflammatory online comments that residents say crossed the line of decency and decorum. In posts made on his personal Facebook account, Williams referred to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk as a “dirtbag” and a “piece of [expletive],” adding that Kirk “promoted … Read more
On August 4, 2025, the Personnel and Administrative Affairs Committee reviewed an ordinance sponsored by Alderman Rick Dowd to prohibit flags, banners, and signs in the Aldermanic Chamber. The ordinance was poorly drafted and, according to the New England First Amendment Coalition, raised serious constitutional concerns about viewpoint discrimination. Despite the importance of the issue, … Read more
Dear Members of the Executive Council, As you get ready to consider the re-appointment of John Formella to the Attorney General’s position, I urge you to consider the following. (Please note that this is not personal against John Formella, but it is an indictment against the Attorney General’s office over the last several AGs in … Read more
MANCHESTER, NH September 12, 2025–A history teacher at Memorial High School in Manchester has celebrated the murder of Charlie Kirk in his classes. According to information received by Girard at Large early yesterday evening and shared on the Girard at Large TV show, Jason Paige is reported to have rejoiced in the political slaying of Kirk. According to www.opengovpay.com, Paige earns over $85,000 per … Read more
I’ve been checking the EC hearing calendar daily as the one for Gould’s judge appointment is tomorrow morning, erroneously assuming that Formella would get his sometime shortly after that. Then I stumbled upon a quiet little nugget while reading a NH Journal article on the embattled Karen Liot Hill (KLH) announcing that she’s recusing herself … Read more
Timberlane School District teacher Ed Tinney is so brave. Speaking truth to power. It’s true. He reportedly had himself a little rant over on Facebook about justice and rights and stuff and junk at the end of which the English teacher said, “And yeah, I’m glad he’s dead.” Poor Ed. Life is so unfair. He’s … Read more
Many of us who research public education know that teacher morale is at an all-time low. Most teachers understand what a strong curriculum looks like, how to teach content effectively, and how to manage a classroom. But today’s classroom looks very different. Curriculum has been watered down, teachers are told to “facilitate” rather than teach, … Read more
Many districts in New Hampshire have not elevated math education in our public schools.
This week on Granite State Live, we start with what public schools have become, the education funding disaster in Claremont, and the opportunities it presents for real reform with guests Kevin Tyson, and Jody and Ian Underwood. Then it’s Tyler Grey, Actor and Star of SEAL Team, a former Delta Force Operator, and the Author of Forged in Chaos: A Warrior’s Origin Story, on the … Read more
You can’t live free in a state that has allowed its judiciary to self-regulate, to literally police itself, alongside the power to make rules with the force of law. New Hampshire’s courts are a nightmare and the last place anyone wants to find themselves, especially in Family Court. There is a lack of accountability and … Read more
“To Build (a new Grafton County courthouse) or Not to Build…..that is The Question……” However, The Question was never presented to the people/taxpayers of Grafton County, who are expected to foot the bill for this project. Nor was it ever conveyed to the people of Grafton County through NH State Representatives, or given adequate media … Read more
This week on GrokTALK!, NH Constitutional Dan Richard joins me to talk about citizen grand juries, their historical purpose (as a check on the powers of government), and why we need to reinstate them in New Hampshire and across the nation. “Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” – Gustav Mahler … Read more
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