Monthly Archives: April 2017
Free speech and the swastika-decorated antique flour bag
The limits of free speech on social media may be tested in a lawsuit moving forward in Grafton County Superior Court that centers around a more than century-old flour sack with a swastika symbol on it. The flour sack was … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Free Speech
Tagged Bethlehem, Katherine Ferrier, Nicole Guida’s Chic & Unique boutique, Swastika
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11 Ways Trump Has Rolled Back Government Regulations in His First 100 Days
As President Donald Trump reaches his 100th day in the White House on April 29, he will have worked with Congress to rescind more regulations using the Congressional Review Act than any other president. More… |Daily Signal Please Like and Share … Continue reading
Posted in National News, Reguations
Tagged Congressional Review Act, Trump. 100 Days
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Northern Pass protestors rally at State House
Hundreds of people came from across the state Sunday to express their opposition to the Northern Pass power transmission project. The $1.6 billion plan to bring electrical power from Canada to markets mostly in Southern New England is working on … Continue reading
Pot supporters plan ‘smoke-in’ after arrests near Capitol
After a pot giveaway that led to eight arrests, marijuana legalization supporters are returning to the U.S. Capitol — and this time they plan to light up. Activists say they expect to be arrested during Monday’s “smoke-in” outside the Capitol. … Continue reading
Stratford Health Department Targets Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino
Though Starbucks’ new Unicorn Frappuccino has garnered national attention for its whimsical name and enchanting, pink-and-blue color scheme, at least one local group in Connecticut is cautioning people about its oh-so-sweet content. On Friday, the Stratford Health Department succinctly called … Continue reading
Mass. prep school sued for $5m by former NH state rep over alleged abuse
A lawsuit seeking $5 million in damages has been filed in federal court in Boston by a former four-term member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, alleging she was sexually abused by a teacher while enrolled at Phillips Academy … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Education
Tagged Alexander Theroux, Andover MA, Marie Sapienza, Phillips Academy
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A Question We Should All Ask Our School Board or School Budget Committee
The Question: what is your ratio of direct to indirect labor (both ways: head count and fully burdened costs). When I was on my hamlet’s Budget Committee, I had to ask that for a few years and then, given the … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Education, GraniteGrok, Local NH Politics
Tagged Skip Murphy, Spending
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Trump voters don’t have buyer’s remorse. But some Hillary Clinton voters do.
The Pew Research Center released a poll showing very little buyer’s remorse among Trump voters. The poll showed just 7 percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents say Trump has performed worse than they expected him to. Fully 38 percent — … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, Elections, Local NH Politics, National News, Republicans
Tagged 2016 Election, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton
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Earth Day Co-Founder Killed and Composted his Girlfriend
Ira Einhorn was on stage hosting the first Earth Day event at the Fairmount Park in Philadelphia on April 22, 1970. Seven years later, police raided his closet and found the “composted” body of his ex-girlfriend inside a trunk. More… … Continue reading
Posted in Climate, Culture, Environment, National News
Tagged Earth Day, Ira Einhorn, NBC
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Reminder: How to Change Your Email Settings for a Daily Digest
Note: You can always get updates on Facebook or Twitter @NewMediaMilitia or @nhstevemacd. If you are receiving an email every time a new post is published on the New Media Militia but would rather get a daily digest, here’s how to do … Continue reading
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