Republicans step in line to deny reasonable aid to the poor, the elderly, the sick, or the needy, then turn citizens on each other, essentially parlaying their stress into isolationism and indifference to the pain of others.

Republican Underreach

By J. Michael Atherton The NH Republican platform states that the USA should: “Oppose all laws, programs, and mandates from local, national, and international organizations and governments contrary to our principles: including, … Read More

Candlelit vigil for Nex Benedict outside the statehouse arch in Concord, NH (March 3rd) Credit: Ben Kremer from the New Hampshire Youth Movement

Do Better, Chris Sununu

By Alice WadeAt a recent Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce event on March 11th, Chris Sununu responded to a question from an audience member asking how New Hampshire can provide a safe environment … Read More

Wise parents understand that their child’s education, health, and welfare are enhanced with the help of a community of experts - doctors, educators, and more.

Parent Power: Cooperation Not Confrontation

By J. Michael Atherton The NH Republican platform powerfully proclaims: “We believe that the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, healthcare, education, and wellbeing of their children is a fundamental right. … Read More

Everything has a cost. A market only looks free to the person who is willing to unconditionally ignore its underlying restrictions and tolls (whether they be financial, social, environmental. etc)

Issue: Free Market Fantasy

By J. Michael Atherton The NH Republican platform proclaims proudly, “We believe in… free markets, and free enterprise.” https://nh.gop/platform/ The problem with this aspiration is that outside their political hocus-pocus there is … Read More

Young activists protest against a slate of Republican anti trans bills outside of the New Hampshire State House in March 2023. (Colin Booth/Granite Post)

Op-ed: Stop Pretending That Trans Persecution is Helping Kids

By Alice Wade Young activists protest against a slate of Republican anti trans bills outside of the New Hampshire State House in March 2023. (Colin Booth/Granite Post) The following excerpts are from … Read More

Issue: Unprecedented Original Intent

Issue: Unprecedented Original IntentUpdated: Feb 8by J. Michael AthertonThe NH Republican platform says they, “Demand the appointment of judges who recognize their proper and limited interpretive role, relying only on the original … Read More

What has Biden done for New Hampshire?

What has Biden done for NH?Updated: Mar 20by J. Michael AthertonMAGA people whine constantly that the country is much worse off than when their boy sat in the White House. Not so. … Read More

Merit Pay Lacks Merit in Education

Merit Pay Lacks Merit in EducationUpdated: Nov 11, 2023by J. Michael AthertonAccording to the New Hampshire Republican platform they would have us “Eliminate tenure and institute merit pay” for all teachers at … Read More

Trump’s View of Veterans: “Suckers” and “Losers”

By J. Michael AthertonThe New Hampshire Republican platform says Republicans: “Respect New Hampshire’s honored veterans by ensuring that they receive the benefits they have rightfully earned and deserve, particularly by combating homelessness … Read More

Issue:Defunding Public Schools

Issue:Defunding Public SchoolsUpdated: Sep 22, 2023by J. Michael AthertonThe NH Republican platform makes important-sounding remarks about education: “We believe that every child is filled with potential and is unique in their own … Read More

Issue: Business Rules Protect Us All

Issue: Business Rules Protect Us Allby J. Michael AthertonThe NH Republican platform lists the following under “Application of Principles”:● Remove barriers to business formation and encourage small businesses● Minimize business regulations, permits, … Read More

Community: More Than Property

Community: More Than Propertyby J. Michael AthertonThe seventh plank in the NH Republican Platform states, “We believe as the New Hampshire Constitution states, that acquiring, possessing and protecting property is a natural, … Read More

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