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Part 2 of a new health and wellness series*. The role of brass in Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 can be viewed as a metaphor for magnesium’s role in our bodies. His No. 8 is kicked off with a monster E-flat major chord from the brass organ pipes, followed by a continuing brass presence supporting the … Read more
The New Hampshire Political Silly Season is off and running. A certain NH online news journal recently posted findings from a poll they conducted suggesting that Scott Brown should run away from the NH Republican U.S. Senate race. They reasoned that Brown is a “distraction causing the John E. Sununu campaign to waste time and … Read more
Concord, NH — May 26, 2026 — On Saturday, June 20th at 12:00 PM, New Hampshire Family Justice (NHFJ) will hold our 2nd Annual Rally for Families on the lawn of the New Hampshire State Capitol in Concord. This is more than just another rally. It’s a day for New Hampshire families to come together, stand tall, … Read more
“American Independence was then & there born.” John Adams wasn’t talking about July 4, 1776, and the Declaration of Independence. He was referring to the beginning of the real American Revolution that kicked off years earlier on February 24, 1761. That’s when James Otis Jr delivered a fiery 5-hour speech railing against the writs of … Read more
A South Burlington woman has been charged following an investigation into her conduct during a March 11 law-enforcement operation and protest on Dorset Street, according to the Vermont State Police. Police said Connie Anania, 53, of South Burlington, was cited Thursday, May 28, on charges of simple assault, disorderly conduct and grossly negligent operation of … Read more
When the Bill of Rights was being crafted in the House of Representatives, it was left to James Madison to articulate the values that would provide an insulation between government negating freedom and the inalienable rights of all persons. The right to worship freely, the freedom of speech and of the press, and basic fairness … Read more
One of Vermont’s beloved local daily newspapers will soon be only offering print newspapers three days per week. The Newport Daily Express, serving Orleans County and the surrounding towns, has announced a series of changes to its news service with the expressed goal of better serving its readers. The changes include a new three editions … Read more
Another Breakfast with Claude. Author: (sliding into the smaller booth) Hey, where’s Lori? She’s part of my problem, and so are you! Claude: (flagging the waitress anyway) (looking up from phone) She’s parking. And I’m already guilty—of what exactly? Author: Why do I have to prompt blindly? I type what seems to be good stuff, … Read more
The United States is rapidly heading toward a future that will require a decision from political authorities and elites of all types. The choice will be between peaceful radical decentralization—possibly including secession—on the one hand. On the other hand will be a ratcheting up of coercion and enforced “unity” to ensure political centralization. The speed … Read more
When a senator claims the House killed a bill out of spite, the charge deserves an answer — not because the grievance is interesting, but because the truth is different, and the difference matters. The story broke on the X platform, following an allegation from Senator Sullivan. The House, it was said, sank the Senator’s … Read more
Anthony Iafrate Editor’s note: This piece was published before Paxton beat Cornyn, or that would be on this list. With Election Day just over five months away, the 2026 midterm election cycle has already seen a wide range of stunning upsets at the ballot box. At the time of publication, 16 states have held primary … Read more
As the Senate Majority Leader, believe it or not, Senator John Thune has allowed the Democrats to control the Senate agenda. You say, how can that be? While most Americans have never heard of the unelected Senate Parliamentarian, this person controls the voting agenda and terms of Senate bills that our elected U.S. Senators are … Read more
We’re surrounded by redcoats. They might not be part of King George’s military, but their mindset, what they support, and what they’re willing to impose, is everywhere. The founders didn’t just fight an army. They fought a long, bloody war to secede from a system built on a set of views they considered as a … Read more
Today, we’re covering the DNC’s horrendous 2024 autopsy, Republican resistance to Trump’s payout plans for victims of government lawfare, and sentencing for the woman who kicked off the Somali fraud scandal. DEAD ON ARRIVAL The Democratic National Committee (DNC) finally published the autopsy it commissioned after the 2024 election on Thursday. The DNC initially planned to bury … Read more
“RESIST THEM” American Independence was built on the understanding that compliance with arbitrary power isn’t safety – or peace. It’s surrender. That’s an essential, but long-forgotten foundation of the American Revolution: Laws made outside the limits of the Constitution aren’t law at all. And they should be treated that way, too. LIMITS The starting point? … Read more
This week, the House met to consider Senate amendments to House bills and Senate messages on our amendments to Senate bills. The most common case was a Senate amendment to a House bill that the committee wanted us to agree to; the chair moved to concur, and it passed on a voice vote. The chair … Read more
Human life, or any other type of life, is truly miraculous when you take a minute to consider the details. We need energy to function, but we don’t have to be plugged into a wall socket. The tiniest ant moves quickly and finds food without needing a map app to locate a McDonald’s, and is … Read more
???? URGENT ACTION ALERT: BETRAYAL IN CONCORD – YOUR RIGHTS ARE BEING SOLD OUT BY THE SENATE AND WEAK-KNEED “PRO-GUN” REPUBLICANS Fellow New Hampshire Firearms Coalition Members, Patriots, and Defenders of the Second Amendment: They stabbed us in the back. On May 14th, the Republican-controlled [super majority] Senate — with the apparent blessing and consent of the … Read more
In this installment of the Granite Discourse, the guest is Dale Girard, a NH state rep for Sullivan County District 6. He is a member of the Committee on Municipal and County Government as well as the mayor of Claremont NH. He recently made headlines for switching from Democrat to Republican. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions … Read more
On April 24, 2026, Jeffrey Sachs sat down with Tucker Carlson for just over two hours to explain what he called the real origins of the Iran war and the economic catastrophe he believes is coming if the United States does not take what he repeatedly calls the “off ramp.” It is a remarkable piece of talk. … Read more