Category Archives: Ridley Report
Politician suggests NHexit guy shouldn’t use the word “batsh*t”
Before a meeting of the NH-Canadian Trade Council at the State House…all kinds of different unexpected officials appear. Shot this a while back, but if I recall, this first one is at or near the top of the “Division of … Continue reading
NH Municipal Association guy doesn’t want to answer questions
Outside a public meeting at the NH State House, something very common happens. I spot a representative of the New Hampshire Municipal Association. Its representatives always seem polite, and it’s been hard to get a precise sense of what (other … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, Ridley Report
Tagged Dave Ridley, NH Municipal Association, NHMA
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NH: Judge blows off victimless crime question
A bail reform subcommittee meets at the NH state house complex. Judge Tina Nadeau, who you saw at the start, leads the meeting does not immediately seem to be overly authoritarian. Earlier a judge who is on this subcommittee refused … Continue reading
Govt council is mandated to inform public…let’s see if it does
NH: According to RSA 651-E:3, the state’s “INTERBRANCH CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNCIL” is supposed to “Inform and engage the public.” It’s also tasked with a duty to “Foster effective communication.” Imagine my surprise when I go to one of … Continue reading
State rep plans bill to make NH independent country
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Ridley Report: Journalism event organizer doesn’t want me to interview participant on way in
‘People say they want journalists who can’t be controlled. But do they? After interviewing a quasi-government official on his way to a public event at a public library…a third person tries to control my coverage. It’s a presentation about fake … Continue reading
Dave Ridley: Lady gives me permission to edit my own video
60 mostly-elderly viewers pour into the Hopkinton, NH public library. They’re attending a presentation about fake news. About 1/2 of the presenters are govt officials or were. A lady approaches, says she’s from the League of Women Voters. I’m mostly … Continue reading
Posted in Free Speech, Media Bias, Ridley Report
Tagged Dave Ridley, Fake News, Hopkinton
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Impossible! Politician manages to be nice and block camera
A New Hampshire State House finance committee meets…but this is a partially different bunch from the group you saw try and stop me from filming on March 13. This was taped the same day, before that incident. | More… |Ridley … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, Ridley Report
Tagged Dave Ridley, Finance Committee, NH House
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NH: Journalism event tries to restrict journalist
‘ I’ve tried to film civic events in at least 5 public libraries. | Ridley Report
Posted in Free Speech, Ridley Report
Tagged Dave Ridley, Journalism, Libraries, Video
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The New Media Militia 