Daily Archives: May 29, 2017
Bangladesh labor activist implores Dartmouth students to keep buying goods made by the exploited
Asked by an audience member at her Dartmouth speech on Thursday whether Americans should stop buying garments from Bangladesh, Akter quickly responded, “Oh, please don’t. That will just hurt the women workers. You need to become a responsible buyer, support … Continue reading
Posted in Economy/Economics, International News, Jobs/Unemployment
Tagged Bangladesh, Dartmouth, Exploitation, Labor
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Concord Steam enters final week of operation
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The boilers behind Concord Steam will go cold next week, marking the first time in New Hampshire history that a public heating utility will go out of business. Concord Steam will shut down at midnight May … Continue reading
Dems view vets as strong candidates in bid to retake House
Looking ahead to next year’s elections, Democrats are trying to recruit at least two dozen military veterans to challenge Republican incumbents. They argue that candidates with military on their resumes appeal to independent voters and can help the party break … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, Elections, Military, National News
Tagged 2018, DNC, US House, Veterans
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Legislators to address N.H. law regarding sex with inmates
After a former deputy sheriff’s conviction for sexually assaulting an inmate was overturned last week, Republican Senate leaders are saying a top priority next year is tightening a law that bars corrections workers from having sex with inmates but covers … Continue reading
Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives.” —John Adams
Memorial Day: In Honor of American Patriots Patriots, we set aside Memorial Day to honor the service and sacrifice of generations of our fellow Armed Forces Patriots, now departed, who defended American Liberty with honor. Accordingly, I invite you to … Continue reading
Boy Scouts insist on keeping sex-abuse secrets
Former Scouts in Georgia and other states, many of them now middle-age, say the national organization’s refusal to make public the files helped facilitate sexual abuse inflicted by their scoutmasters. The accusers’ claim of a conspiracy of silence is the … Continue reading
New Media Militia Top 5 Week Ending 5/28/17
The New Media Militia added 116 new articles last week. Here are last weeks top 5 favorites (in case you missed them). 5. The Flat Earth Society Has Members All Around The Globe? 4. Steve Forster Has Friends Over – Neighbor Tattles to Town 3. Stratham … Continue reading
Portsmouth NH officers allege quota system on traffic tickets
The Portsmouth Police Patrolmen’s Union made the allegation about quotas through an unfair labor practice complaint filed with the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board. According to the complaint, brought by the union’s lawyer Peter Perroni, the officers endorsed … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, New Hampshire News, Unions
Tagged Police, Portsmouth, Quota, Traffic Tickets
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NH Fugitive Arrested In Epsom: Report
CONCORD, NH — A New Hampshire Fugitive of the Week from April of this year was arrested on Friday in Epsom, according to Deputy U.S. Marshal Jeffrey White. Vincente Perez, 55, was arrested on outstanding arrest warrants on May 26, … Continue reading
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