Category Archives: Culture
Don’t call me Caitlyn: Baby name plunges in popularity
A year after Caitlyn Jenner announced her new name and gender, the popularity of the name Caitlyn plummeted more than any other baby name, according to Social Security’s annual list of the most popular baby names. In fact, the four … Continue reading
Misogyny and Rape Culture in the (NH) State House? Nay, Nay I Say
There has been a lot of talk about alleged misogyny, and a systemic rape culture in the NH House of Representatives. As a sitting representative serving my second term, I have had a much, much different experience. Many of the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, New Hampshire News, NH Political Buzz
Tagged Misogyny, NH House, Rape Culture, Victoria Sullivan
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Leftist Protesters Shout Down (a DIfferent) Gay Journalist at Portland State University
The latest example is a name many of us are unfamiliar with. Chadwick Moore did a profile of Milo for the gay magazine Out, and writes for various other gay-interest publications. This didn’t buy him any credence with the Left, as his speech at Portland … Continue reading
Sununu Says He’ll Sign Marijuana Decrim Bill
CONCORD, NH — After many years of back and forth arguing, bills approved, and then vetoed by governors that were Democrats, New Hampshire will probably soon be joining its neighboring New England states in decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana. The … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Drugs, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Decriminalization, HB640, Marijuana, Sununu
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Vermont Poised to Legalize Pot
Montpelier — With a historic vote on Wednesday, the Vermont Legislature became the first in the country to send a marijuana legalization bill to its governor.The House passed the latest version of a legalization proposal on a vote of 79-66. … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Culture, Drugs
Tagged Decriminalization, Marijuana, S 22, Vermont
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Bipartisan Error: House Committee Rejects Fetal Homicide Bill, Then Sets it Aside
Rep. John Burt of the New Hampshire House Criminal Justice committee reported from the State House today that the committee “retained” SB 66, joining HB 156 in the pile of bills kicked aside for a vote in 2018. Before the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Leaven for the Loaf, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Ellen Kolb, Fetal Homicide
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UNH Prof’s Console Snowflakes Offended By Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
A dozen University of New Hampshire professors wrote a letter offering support to those who were hurt and offended by actions of some on campus who, the letter alleges, appropriated Mexican stereotypes while celebrating Cinco de Mayo on and around … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Education, Free Speech, New Hampshire News, Political Thought
Tagged Cinco de Mayo, Cultural Appropriation, Snowflakes, UNH
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Dove Body Wash Gets Body Slammed Over Product Re-Design
After years of encouraging women to love their bodies, Dove set out to give its plastic bottles a makeover. The idea: “Just like women, we wanted to show that our iconic bottle can come in all shapes and sizes, too,” … Continue reading
Report from Louisiana: Monument Removal is no Longer a “Local Issue”
As [Mayor Mitch] Landrieu continues to staunchly defend his decision to remove the city’s Confederate monuments, supporters (both black and white) have taken positions days and night at the monuments to protect them. Two weeks ago Landrieu removed one of … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, National News
Tagged Confederate, Da Tech Guy, Louisiana, Mitch Landrieu, Monuments
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N.H. Rep. Robert Fisher lambasted by women at hearing
Embattled Rep. Robert Fisher denied fresh reports that he is still the moderator of a misogynistic online forum he is accused of creating four years ago and said the House of Representatives should concentrate “on what matters, not wasting everyone’s … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Feminisim, New Hampshire News
Tagged Concord Monitor, Hearing, Robert Fisher
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The New Media Militia 