Monthly Archives: July 2017

House Democrat files an article of impeachment against Trump

Some think the Democrats just walked into a trap. I’m inclined to agree. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) on Wednesday officially introduced an article of impeachment against President Trump on the grounds of obstructing justice. “Recent disclosures by Donald Trump Jr. … Continue reading

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Keno-Garten is officially on the books now in New Hampshire

Keno-Garten is officially on the books now in New Hampshire.  Governor Christopher Sununu signed the bill into law yesterday.  For those who’ve forgotten or are otherwise unaware, the funding mechanism for Full Day K, as it’s called, is the gambling … Continue reading

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Laws Will Increase Penalties For Performing Female Genital Mutilation

New legislation signed into law by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Tuesday makes female genital mutilation a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. The laws apply both to doctors who conduct the procedure and parents who transport … Continue reading

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Towns Seek State Conservation Status for Warner River

Residents of Warner and surroundings towns have requested to place the Warner River under a state environmental protection program. The Warner River is a favorite location for trout fisherman and kayakers. Joining New Hampshire’s River Management and Protection Program would … Continue reading

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So Now Social Justice Political Activist is a Job American’s Wont Do?

Congratulations to Viola Katusiime, Granite State Organizing Project’s (GSOP) Family, and Economic Security Organizer. She’s been waiting a year, and her H-1B visa was finally approved. I’m no expert on non-immigration or H-1B visa’s, but I can read and agitating to advance mostly left-wing … Continue reading

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Mayor Gatsas on Rape at West, City Solicitor Controversy, Run for Re-Election…

Rich talked to Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas.  The discussion took on the following shape: Manchester’s ranking as one of the best-managed cities in the country, Addressing claims surrounding the handling of the rape at West, Appointment of Emily Rice to City Solicitor’s Office … Continue reading

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Grover Norquist Visits N.H., Praises Pledge-Signing Lawmakers

Grover Norquist is occasionally referred to as the ‘dark wizard’ of conservative politics. His Washington-based organization, Americans for Tax Reform, is perhaps best known for its Taxpayer Protection Pledge, which calls on politicians to oppose any increase in taxes. On … Continue reading

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Controversial clean energy bill becomes law without governor’s Sununu’s signature

I opposed it in May and June and now July and so one and so forth. Senate Bill 129, a measure that gives a boost to the state’s wood and solar energy industries but could also raise electric bills, became … Continue reading

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Fields v. City of Philadelphia Reaffirms the First Amendment Right to Record The Police in Public

The issue of filming the police in the course of public duties is one near and dear to many hearts here in New Hampshire. So this decision from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals (Fields v. City of Philadelphia) is … Continue reading

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“Jack the Snipper” Arrested Near Durham Middle School

DURHAM — The infamous New Hampshire criminal “Jack the Snipper” was arrested and returned to the state prison after allegedly creeping around a Durham middle school on Thursday. Durham police said Jeffrey Gelinas, 41 of Nashua, was arrested July 6 … Continue reading

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