Author Archives: Steve Mac Donald

About Steve Mac Donald

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

Capt. James McCormick: NH Needs to Prioritize Energy Independence, Infrastructure

Every year, members of Vets4Energy pick a region of the country to travel the Purple Heart Trail in their vehicles. This year, they picked New England, bringing several U.S. military veterans through New Hampshire as they advocate for policies that … Continue reading →

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Children Need Options

Several parents spoke at the House Education Committee’s public hearing on the Education Saving Account bill, Senate Bill 193, on April 4th. Catie, a mother of five children and Hampton Falls resident, supports this critical educational choice bill because it … Continue reading →

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The Problem With The ‘Science’ is That It’s Not About Science

The left-wing war on science narrative is driven entirely by progressive ideology; using their science as a tool to re-engineer human behavior and institutions in support of the utopian planned society. More… |GraniteGrok Please Like and Share New Media Militia Links … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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