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Military wars and legislative wars both use the same Trojan horse strategy of deception. When considering the nature of H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, I think back to a story told by Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, the Father of the Underground Church, who the Nazis and Soviets imprisoned for 14 years. In … Read more
If you’d like a window into the demented minds of Dem party leaders and elected officials, look no further than the pretzel-like contortions required to oppose conversion therapy without mentioning the mental and medical health programs for transgender youth. Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark has joined a coalition of 19 states and the District of … Read more
Economist Professor Gigi Foster delivered a TEDx talk titled The Manipulators’ Playbook at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in October 2024. It was a bold examination of how, in times of crisis, fear and conformity can be deliberately harnessed by those in power to manipulate public behaviour and silence dissent. Her message was a call … Read more
The US Supreme Court is allowing the Trump Administration to deport up to 500,000 illegals who were granted an end-around the actual law by the Biden Administration. In a 7-2 ruling on Friday, the justices lifted a lower court’s order that barred the Trump administration from deporting illegal aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who entered … Read more
We should think about education the way we think about being armed — because being educated and being armed are the two principal tools for resisting over-reach by government. That is, you have a right, not to have someone else (arm/educate) you, but to (arm/educate) yourself. And you have a responsibility to be (armed/educated), that … Read more
In England, if you want to start a fight in a bar (or a Pub), say something nasty about the monarchy or the nearest football team. In New Hampshire, it’s housing and zoning. We’ve offered our pages to both sides with a few takers because it’s a complex issue, and there are a lot of … Read more
As a former competitive gymnast and a gymnastics coach in Southern New Hampshire, working with young girls and women who admire Simone Biles, I have a few words for you. Simone Biles, you’re a gymnastics icon, a beacon of brilliance who’s soared to unimaginable heights. But your latest words? They’re a gut-punch, a betrayal of … Read more
It is tragic that the partnership between Elon Musk and President Trump, which created DOGE, is ending. Congress has perpetuated a culture of waste and fraud, enabled by greedy majorities. The electorate’s mindset reflects the leftist political axiom that views government as a source of revenue rather than a watchdog to be held accountable. What … Read more
Ever since the resurgence of BLM 5 years ago, many people have retooled the saying in the image of their own important issues. “(Your passionate issue here) matters.” Look no further than HB446, which is fortunately on its way to the Corner Office right now. That bill makes non-academic surveys opt-in by parental consent. Most … Read more
This week, we discuss family, Father’s Day, and the energy choices – or lack of them.” Speakers’ 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! Please like, follow, or … Read more
Elon Musk was a “Nazi” just six months ago. That’s according to Democrats, who slammed the South African billionaire for performing a “Heil Hitler salute” following President Donald Trump’s inauguration. he Musk-Trump blowout has them singing a different tune. For a quick run-down: Musk tore into Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” for increasing the national deficit, calling it “debt slavery for the … Read more
The idea that saying things about Jews or Israel that are contrary to the approved narrative is hate speech is dangerous. Antisemitism is a thing, but as I warned previously, it continues to be wielded with destructive effect. Anti-Semitism can’t be dismissed, nor can it be allowed to infringe, but laws to address it look … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 9, 2025 Liberty Organizations Unite in Support of Landmark “Parental Rights Package” Urging Governor Ayotte’s Signature Concord, NH — A coalition of leading liberty-focused organizations in New Hampshire is calling on Governor Kelly Ayotte to sign a sweeping legislative package aimed at reinforcing the rights of parents to direct and control the … Read more
President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, said Sunday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass could face federal charges for their responses to recent ICE raids, which sparked violent riots in parts of Los Angeles, Compton, and Paramount. Homan told NBC, “Someone is going to lose their life” during clashes between masked protesters and federal agents. … Read more
It’s almost Summer. That means another apocalyptic season of Biblical proportions. Or is it another season of biblical apocalypses? Boiling seas, all manner of tempests, raining fire, swarms of frogs, hell like infernos, and (of course) rising seas that swallow the sinners, Noah-like but with some dry land left to which true believers may cling. … Read more
Partisan targeting or legitimate antitrust inquiry? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking documents from the left-leaning nonprofit Media Matters to determine whether the self-styled watchdog conspired with other organizations to orchestrate illegal advertiser boycotts of conservative news sites in violation of antitrust laws. In 2024, Elon Musk sued the company for allegedly costing his … Read more
The University of Sydney caps doctoral theses at 80,000 words (excluding references). The theory is that external reviewers don’t want to read more than that (true!). One can apply to the Dean to increase the word limit to 100,000, which is what I did. But my doctoral thesis, as initially written, was closer to 140,000 words. So … Read more
Guy and Paul discuss Becca Balint’s butt wiping comment and the response from national media 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! Please like, follow, or subscribe … Read more
This past week the Senate voted to pass HB 701, a right to try expansion that would give terminally ill patients greater access to next generation treatments in development. The bill has already passed in the NH House. Unfortunately, the bill was amended to include the requirement that patients undergoing these treatments have a condition … Read more
Update: The cargo vessel has now been abandoned. And while no cause has been officially assigned, the lithium batteries are the prime suspect. Photographs show the vessel still smoking hundreds of miles from the nearest coastline days after the initial distress signal was received. Thick columns of smoke can be seen billowing into the sky. Incredibly, all … Read more