Dover Dem Blog

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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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

Which Political Party Is Best for the Economy? by Tony Retrosi It is probably not who you think it is. Every election has something to do with the economy. When I say … Read More

Issue: Healthy Environment → Healthy Economyby J. Michael AthertonThe recent blow-over of Canadian forest fire smoke could place an economic burden on the US because of time lost from jobs and its … Read More

Issue:“People’s Veto” → Insurrectionby J. Michael AthertonOne plank in the NH Republican platform claims without explanation they, “Support the concept of a people’s veto”. Sounds powerful, but we must ask what it … Read More

Refuting some dumb arguments against common sense gun law by Jim Mastro I really try to ignore the ridiculous “debate” regarding banning AR-style “assault” rifles, but at some point I just feel … Read More