We’ve heard a lot of talk about masks, social separation, constant washing of hands, etc. We’ve been told that these extra “protective measures” are needed “until it’s safe.”
Jan Schmidt, Benevolent Dictator
I have been following Nashua Alderman, and NH State Rep, Jan Schmidt on social media and I’ve observed that she likes to portray herself as a benevolent dictator showing her love and concern for her subjects.
Nepotism in the City of Nashua
The City of Nashua has a little known and unenforced anti-nepotism policy. It exists, presumably, to keep spouses and relatives out of the same departments and to prevent family members from managing family members. A policy to prevent or eliminate favoritism, and essential to ensure fair employment practices.
Democrat Jan Schmidt is a Bigger Threat to You Than this Virus (And she’s not Alone)
I’m confident when I say, there must be an email that went out to Democrats quoting the State Constitution. Years ago. Use “this” to justify your creeping tyranny. Or, in the case of Alderman (and NH House Rep) Jan Schmidt, it may be the only part of the document she needs to know.
Nashua Anti-Mask Mandate Protest: Fewer Masks. More Hugs.
On short notice, about 50 people gathered in the plaza in front of Nashua City Hall to protest the ordinance passed 9-3 by the Nashua Board of Aldermen that requires masks to be worn in all businesses in the city to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
St. Anselm prof: It’s Cruel to Stop Men from Competing in Women’s Sports
St. Anselm College professor Loretta Brady submitted testimony in opposition to both HB1251, the NH House Save Women’s Sports bill, and SB480, the NH Senate Save Women’s Sports bill. Both bills aim to ban the participation of biological males in female-designated public school sports in New Hampshire.
Nashua Mask Edict: A Tyranny Imposed For The “Good” Of Its Victims
Recently, the CDC issued a mask recommendation. They’ve been wrong about many things regarding COVID so far, but I’ll credit them for continuing to try. I’ll take their advice under advisement.
Nashua’s Politicians are Using the Coronavirus to Advance their Own Political Agendas
Everyone knows that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives, at least temporarily. This includes how we, the public, participate in local politics. With the pandemic-induced changes to how local politics works, I am a little concerned about the health of public participation during these unusual times.
Nashua Group Plans Protest over Mandatory Mask Ordinance in Nashua
The City of Nashua has issued an ordinance this week, requiring the wearing of masks in public places. The order, passed Thursday evening, requires masks to be worn when customers visit any business in Nashua. The Group Nashua Liberty has announced that it will hold a protest in response to the order.
Nashua Mask Mandate Passes with Fines up to $1,000
Mask-less shoppers in Nashua could face fines up to $1,000 for violating the city’s new mask mandate. The Board of Alderman voted to implement a new emergency ordinance on Thursday evening requiring all persons to wear a cloth face covering to enter any business, multi-unit residential complex or commercial building. Alderman Jan Schmidt, speaking with … Read more
Poll Results: Who is Your Pick to Win the NH CD-2 Republican Primary?
We round out the big state races with the primary for Congressional District two. Three Republicans are vying for the opportunity to challenge longtime incumbent Democrat Ann McLane Kuster (who has questions about Trump’s Ukraine call but none about Bidens).
Is WMUR’s Jessica Moran trying to be wingman to NH Snitcher-in-Chief, Mindi Messmer?
I previously wrote about Mindi Messmer who having failed in her run for US Congress is now trying catch a seat on the NH Executive Council. And in doing so, she has no problem in telling people to be Coronavirus Correct and reporting back to HER when people aren’t gloved and masked:
Nashua Public Health: ‘Yes’ to masks. ‘No’ to ice cream.
Mayor Jim Donchess and some Nashua aldermen have expressed a desire to mandate the wearing of masks in Nashua businesses, on penalty of a fine, to slow the spread of COVID-19.
NH Dem Deb Pignatelli: Some NH Educations are “More Equal” than Others
A New Hampshire Democrat Executive Councilor has a problem when it comes to New Hampshire’s students and federal funding. Some students and their educations, in her mind, are “more equal” than others.
GrokPoll Results: “Would You Support a Republican Primary Challenger to NH Gov. Chris Sununu?”
A few days ago, we reported on some Republicans expressing concern over Governor Sununu’s emergency orders. Folks from whom you would not typically hear that sort of thing. So, we made it a poll question. “Would You Support a Republican Primary Challenger to NH Gov. Chris Sununu?”
With 13 Hours Left in the Poll How Is Gov. Sununu Doing?
Our latest poll asks whether you would support a Republican if they primaried governor Chris Sununu. The answers were No, Yes, and Yes, but only if it was the right candidate. The poll ends in 13 hours. How is Governor Sununu doing so far?
GrokPOLL Results – Pick a NH US Senate Candidate to Win the Race in November
New Hampshire has an election for US Senate this fall. Democrat Jeanne Shaheen has warmed the seat since she won in 2008. Three other candidates are working to replace her this November. We asked our readers which of the four candidates they’d like to see win? Here are the results.
Op-Ed – Applying lessons of remote instruction when we go back to school
I recently spoke to a pair of high school juniors with very different perspectives on remote instruction.
Leslie (not her real name) was committed to keeping a strict schedule when schools shifted to remote instruction in April.
“The state telling you what you can and can’t do isn’t about health”
When the state tells you it’s safe to go to The Home Depot to buy a sponge but it’s too dangerous to go to a florist and buy flowers — it’s not about your health.
When the state shuts down millions of private businesses but doesn’t lay off a single government employee — it’s not about your health.
Poll Results – How Soon Should We Open New Hampshire?
We’re back in the poll business, and for our first poll, we asked the question on everyone’s mind. How soon should we reopen New Hampshire? We asked you answered, and here are the results.