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The Curious Case of NH Supreme Court Justice Marconi. New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi stood at the center of a potentially explosive legal showdown. She was widely seen as the likely deciding voice in a constitutional case brought by citizen litigant Daniel Richard, a case that directly challenged the authority of … Read more
A shared link to a story at WMUR (ABC News 9) announced that the Attorney General’s office had shut down 40% of the illicit massage parlors in the state. It’s a very specific claim, so the first thing I thought was, why not the other 60%? If you know they are illicit spas engaged in … Read more
(Manch Talk 07/09/25) Special guest, founder and President of EdOpt, Jody Underwood of Croydon, joins Carla Gericke to discuss the myriad of education options available in the Free State of New Hampshire. Learn more about how to find schools, compare programs, and discover resources for your child’s success. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may … Read more
Dear Members of the Keene City Council and PLD, I am writing as a woman, an athlete, and a gymnastics coach for girls and women in Keene, New Hampshire, as well as a signatory to the Declaration on Women’s Sex-Based Rights (the Declaration). The Declaration was authored by Women’s Declaration International, a global radical feminist … Read more
In April 2025, a citizen, Fred Teeboom, filed an ethics complaint against Nashua Board of Aldermen President Lori Wilshire. The concern centered on her decision to appoint herself to the Pennichuck Corporation Board of Directors, a city-owned utility subject to Aldermanic oversight, without disclosing she would be paid $12,000 annually, discussing the inherent conflict of … Read more
Welcome back for another week of news and opinion on the week’s events with Jocelyn and her guest(s). Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Got Something to Say, We Want to Hear It. Comment or submit Op-Eds to steve@granitegrok.com Please like, follow, … Read more
In the days after the tragic natural disaster in Texas, which claimed nearly 100 lives, with many still missing, we are beginning to hear the heart wrenching stories as well as those of tremendous heroism that lift our hearts. We have heard about the young girls writing their names on their arms in case someone … Read more
As a follow-up to my piece from January, which made awareness of a Library Trustee Candidate’s activism in the Transitioning Children space, otherwise known as legalized child abuse, I am sad to report that said candidate, Beth Labrecque Marrocco, was indeed elected as a Library Trustee for the Leach Library in Londonderry, NH. (Of note, Liz … Read more
On April 22, US Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to state Medicaid directors about the actions they need to take to “prevent the mutilation of American children.” The Department of Justice will investigate and hold accountable medical providers and pharmaceutical companies that mislead the public about the long-term side effects of chemical and … Read more
I’ve recently had questions from quite a few people about how Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) work. During the conversations, they often mention that “the money follows the child” and “EFAs are saving money”. EFAs are one of many solutions for families for whom the default district school isn’t working. But families will be in a … Read more
Great theologians and secular philosophers alike have advised us to “practice gratitude.” I think it’s a great idea and I know I should do more of that myself. One sign post reminder of that appeared in my inbox as a group email from a Ward 3 watchdog. What is high on my “gratitude list” today? … Read more
This week, Julian and co-host Josh Barnes are joined by … Plus other local and national news, rants, your calls – live, and more. If the player isn’t present please refresh the page. This week, Julian and co-host Josh Barnes are joined by Chris Bugard for an update on the Texas Floods; Jeff Dornik, the … Read more
Keene, New Hampshire Democrat NH House Rep. Jodi Newell (Cheshire District 4) was arrested on July 1st after police responded to a call about a motor vehicle accident involving a tree. State Rep. Jodi Newell was arrested Monday evening on a charge of driving under the influence following a single-vehicle crash on Base Hill Road, … Read more
Let’s first give a hat tip to Kevin Landrigan for recognizing Victoria Sullivan’s senatorial accomplishments as a freshman, which was what inspired this article. While I certainly want to make clear that I do NOT fancy myself in the same league as Kevin Landrigan nor do I see my Spotlight of Positivity citation as having … Read more
Incorporated by the General Court on September 27, 1787, Bradford, New Hampshire, previously New Bradford and Bradfordton, is a plucky little burb with a current population of just over 1600. In 2021, the Bradford fire Chief [Correction – it was a Captain, not the chief; the original linked post has been updated] was arrested for sexual assault, and two … Read more
The question of who gets to vote in America is not just a matter of policy but a profound reflection of our constitutional heritage. To understand voting rights, we must return to the foundational documents—the U.S. and state constitutions—and interpret them through the lens of their original intent, as the U.S. Supreme Court has reaffirmed … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2025 Freedom Caucus Tri-ChairsState Representative Shane Sirois State Representative Paul TerryHon. JR Hoell Media Contacts:info@NHHFC.orgHon. JR Hoell CONCORD, NH – The New Hampshire House Freedom Caucus denounces the passage of HB 2, a budget bill stuffed with provisions that jeopardize the state’s fiscal stability and burden future generations with unsustainable financial obligations. This … Read more
How Hyper‑Planning Defines Liberty in New Hampshire I have come to realize that New Hampshire, far from being a bastion of freedom, is quietly becoming a textbook case of Charles Merriam’s vision of administrative progressivism. The technocratic restructuring of government that Merriam called for in the early twentieth century—replacing representative institutions with expert-driven administrative bodies—is … Read more
Mayor Jim Donchess’s recent decisions regarding Nashua’s Pride Parade have raised serious questions about his commitment to the First Amendment and his understanding of viewpoint neutrality in public forums. Taxpayer funds are being used to organize the Nashua Pride Parade, a public event that begins at City Hall Plaza and proceeds through downtown streets. Participation … Read more
While the last House session is still fresh in everyone’s mind, I want to take the opportunity to give my perspective on both the process and substance of HB1, HB2, and HB282. When I ran for Speaker this term, I attempted to keep the issues internally and within our caucus rather than putting it out … Read more