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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 5th, 2025 – Simon B. Amaya Price, a detransitioned activist and recent Berklee College of Music graduate, announces the “Born in the Right Body: Law and Learning Forum,” scheduled for Sunday, May 18, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at MIT’s Building 54, Room 117 (45 Carleton Street, Cambridge). The event will feature a … Read more
My “other job” made demands of me this week that made recording a new edition of GrokTALK! Impossible. My apologies for a week without new content. Thankfully, I can share past episodes from previous iterations. I jumped into the Wayback Machine (there are more than 170+ episodes online to choose from) and pulled this segment … Read more
In April, I discovered a flyer from New Hampshire Outright posted at the Nashua Public Library. New Hampshire Outright is “a non-profit dedicated to supporting, protecting, and advocating for LGBTQ+ youth across the state.” The flyer solicits kids in middle school and high school, so they could be as young as 11 years old, to … Read more
Maine Governor Janet Mills has been hailed as a leftist hero for “standing up to Trump.” Democrats across the land hailed her, lauded her, and smiled their Cheshire grins, putting her on the national map. People know who Janet Mills is, but with great exposure comes the opportunity for vulnerability. Mills put her state squarely … Read more
Jocelyn is back with guest Regina Barnes with more commentary on local and national issues. Authors’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Agree? Disagree? Submit Op-Eds to steve@granitegrok.com – We want to hear from you, too! Together We Make a Difference. … Read more
The movement to shift public school funding from local governments to the state is driven by a core belief that the shift will bring more funding. But that assumption is almost certainly wrong. The National Education Association’s latest annual report on public school data drew media coverage this week for its finding that New Hampshire’s … Read more
Vermont climate activists in the legislature and beyond continue to insist that their policies will ultimately save Vermonters money. How they reach this mathematically questionable conclusion (apart from the scenario where the politicians rob Peter to pay for Paul’s “free” weatherization project and installation of cold climate heat pumps in which case Paul certainly saves … Read more
While I already wrote something about this year’s Nurses Week, our new governor has motivated me to do a follow up piece as she seemingly decided to snub these servants of mankind that went from heroes to zeroes during the Damn Emperor’s Reign of Terror. You’ve heard me say it, time and again, ad nauseam. … Read more
The Constitution Party convened its National Committee Meeting in Manchester, New Hampshire, on April 25–26, 2025, drawing members, party leaders, and supporters from across the country. The biannual event served as both a strategic planning session and a celebration of the party’s commitment to constitutional principles, individual liberty, and limited government. The New Hampshire affiliate … Read more
Join Keith and Terese this week with guests Lily Tang Williams, and then both Lou Gargiulo and Matt Mayberry join the program to talk about housing and zoning. Plus the usual rants and discussion. Join Us Live! Join Keith, Terese, and Julian this week with guests Lily Tang Williams, Lou Gargiulo, and Matt Mayberry. Plus … Read more
Having shared my recent article with an “apoplectic” constituent of one of the reps that “took a walk” on SB284, I was asked if this particular rep abstained from any other housing bill roll calls. That communication inspired me to look at ALL the votes this rep abstained from. Having done that with the goal … Read more
Chris Goodwin, coach of the Mid-Vermont Christian School girls basketball team, tells podcaster and former Olympic swimmer Riley Gaines that his private Christian school team is under a permanent ban from participating in Vermont school athletics, because the school forfeited a 2023 tournament game against an opposing team that included a biological male. The school … Read more
This week, we discuss the Green Energy blackout, pending legislation, and national policy that is good for Vermont. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Submit Op-Eds to steve@granitegrok.com Please like, follow, or subscribe to The ‘Grok on Rumble and YouTube for early access to … Read more
On April 16, 2024, the UL published an op-ed by Rep. Len Turcotte of Strafford County. It has never been more applicable than it is today, with dozens of bills proposed by those attempting to remove local control of zoning with ‘death by a thousand cuts’. Turcotte compared this to Chairman Mao Zedong’s attempt to … Read more
Dear Mayor Ruais, Superintendent Gillis, and Members of the Board of School Committee, My name is Ann Marie Banfield, and I am a parental rights advocate in New Hampshire focused on excellence in education. Today I am writing to you regarding the Power and Privilege DEI assignment given to students at McLaughlin Middle School. After reviewing the questions on … Read more
The people of Maine are in overwhelming support of Voter ID as a means to bolster the credibility of elections and protect each citizen’s right to the security of their vote. Overall, the country shows the same 80/20 support for Voter ID. Still, as is the case with almost every initiative in politics and government, … Read more
A Maine high school teacher is under investigation after posting an unhinged, profanity-laced Facebook rant in which she called for the deaths of President Donald Trump and his supporters — even invoking the Secret Service to “take them out.” JoAnna St. Germain, an English teacher at Waterville Senior High School, published a series of public … Read more
It is no secret that New Hampshire and Granite Staters are on a big climate cult meat hook, not entirely of our own making. Yes, we still have lingering mandates like carbon credit schemes (neutered but not gone) alongside renewable portfolio mandates. These should have been flushed down the toilet years ago, but bitter climate … Read more
The Vermont Podcast Note: VDCTV’s Friday at Four is now called The Vermont Podcast. We have updated the featured image and will reference the new name, but episodes will continue to have VDCTV as their byline. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, … Read more
It’s not too early to start talking about building slates for next year’s primary, no matter what side of any particular issue you are on. I’ll get into issues in a moment, but I want to start by reviewing a few points to build on, especially seeing that the current hot issues involve building. While … Read more