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About Steve Mac Donald

Husband, Dad, Dog Lover, Blogger, (sometimes) Radio Co-Host, Free Speech Facilitator, Climate Denier, Gun Owner, info-junkie, ...

Trump to stop travel from countries that refuse to help Homeland Security

The Trump administration has triggered visa sanctions against four countries that have refused to take back citizens the U.S. is trying to deport — tapping a little-used but very effective tool for forcing compliance. Officials at Homeland Security and the … Continue reading

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Will Dem. Chair Ray Buckley’s Buddy Tim Ryan Run for President?

Tim Ryan for President wouldn’t be totally out of left field — he’s a charismatic guy with a compelling biography representing Democrat-turned-Trump counties in arguably the most important swing state in the country. He’s been on the short list of … Continue reading

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City Becomes Illegal Alien Sanctuary after Leftist Groups Private Meeting with Police Chief

Arizona’s largest city recently became a sanctuary for illegal aliens after its police chief held a private meeting with a leftist group that demanded a change in immigration enforcement policies, records obtained by Judicial Watch show. The closed-door session between Phoenix Police … Continue reading

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NH DHHS Reschedules “Rule Change” Hearing to Allow Medicaid Coverage for “Gender Reassignment”

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will hold a public hearing September 13 (originally scheduled for August 24) on a proposed rule change that would permit Medicaid to cover “gender reassignment” surgery. This would include surgery … Continue reading

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Unlikely Allies Join Fight To Protect Free Speech On The Internet

“I think Richard Spencer and I wouldn’t agree on hardly anything,” he says. “But on the issues of whether these (internet) companies should be able to control what I can and can’t hear, I think in principle we have to … Continue reading

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Is 30 Million Tons of Vermont Asbestos on It’s Way to Gorverton, NH?

Now, Manosh is looking to pack up the materials and truck asbestos nearly 100 miles to Groveton, N.H. — a plan the EPA is on board with. The goal: To extract about 75,000 cubic yards per year of the 25 … Continue reading

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Just What Connecticut Needs – A Gun Tax

“… there are three reasons why right now is a good time for the rest of us to be thinking about a gun tax. One, a gun tax would raise revenue for the state. Two, a gun tax would almost … Continue reading

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Is New Hampshire Ready to Legalize Online Gambling?

A bill that would legalize online gambling in New Hampshire has sprung back to life, just weeks after the Granite State joined the ranks of online lottery states. Last week a hearing was scheduled for HB 562, a two paragraph placeholder bill introduced in January. | More… … Continue reading

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Laconia man accused of trying to kill his wife by running her over in a parking lot.

Jason Alleyne, 28, faces charges of attempted murder, vehicular assault, first-degree assault, driving after suspension involving serious bodily injury, reckless conduct and stalking, police said. Police said Alleyne and his wife were arguing at an Irving gas station on Route … Continue reading

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Police directed to stop people from jumping off Portsmouth bridge

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Police in the New Hampshire city of Portsmouth will now be required to stop people from jumping off a popular bridge used to cool off during the summer. The Portsmouth Herald reports city officials posted signs … Continue reading

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