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Need your birth certificate to vote? This GOP bill will require it in NH
Concerns are mounting around a piece of Republican legislation making its way through the New Hampshire legislature would require hopeful voters to present their birth certificate, passport or other documents proving citizenship in order to register, changes which voting rights experts are calling “the most restrictive in the country.”
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VIDEO: President Biden Signs Foreign Aid Bill
President Biden has signed legislation sending financial aid to foreign allies like Ukraine on the eve of Vladimir Putin beginning his fifth term as President of Russia this week with Biden remarking, “We bow to no one.” @granitepost President Biden has signed legislation sending financial aid to foreign allies like Ukraine on the eve of…
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40 and pregnant: My unconventional path to motherhood
From the minute of conception, no one lets you forget your pregnancy isn’t “typical.” Mine was considered a geriatric pregnancy. Geriatric—not exactly the adjective I was hoping for. I was hoping more for “glowing” or “radiant.”
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VIDEO: NH State Senator’s Thoughts on Child Marriage
We spoke to State Senator Debra Altschiller, prime sponsor of legislation raising the age of marriage in the state of New Hampshire to 18 that just passed the New Hampshire House of Representatives to get her thoughts on the state of child marriage in the state. @granitepost We spoke to State Senator Debra Altschiller, prime…
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NH GOP lawmaker defending “ripe, fertile” underage girls being allowed to marry draws backlash
Last week New Hampshire House Democrats succeeded in passing State Senate 359 aimed at raising the age of marriage to 18 without exceptions, capping a years-long battle in the legislature which only raised the marrying age to 16 in 2018. The win comes despite significant resistance by Republicans, who voted in large numbers to preserve…
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Op-ed: Thank Goodness for New Hampshire Teachers
Every student – no matter the color of their skin or the ZIP code they live in – deserves educators who are caring, committed, and have the resources they need to help every student succeed. As our state and nation mark Teacher Appreciation Week, we do so with the joy and determination that teachers bring…
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Op-Ed: Sununu’s Faux Outrage Only Fuels Hate
In 2021, a group of white supremacists known as the “Proud Boys” and members of the neo-Nazi hate group, NSC-131, began disrupting Nashua School Board meetings. They flashed “white supremacist” hand signals and waved signs expressing opposition to teachers giving accurate history lessons about the Civil War. Governor Chris Sununu was silent. In 2023, the…
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VIDEO: NH Republican State Rep Defends Child Marriage
Comments from Republican State Rep Jess Edwards defending the ability for “ripe, fertile” 16-year-olds to get married have drawn shock and disgust by New Hampshire political followers, and come after a several recently revealed instances of indiscretions with minors by state Republicans. @granitepost Comments from Republican State Rep Jess Edwards defending the ability for “ripe,…
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Where to find some of the best Asian restaurants across New Hampshire
Enjoy Asia’s rich flavor, culture, and history at these staff-picked Asian restaurants in New Hampshire!
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Kelly Ayotte’s tenure on Caterpillar board marked by over 2,000 jobs offshored
During her six-year stint on the board of directors for Caterpillar Inc. following her failed 2016 Senate re-election bid, leading 2024 Republican candidate for New Hampshire governor Kelly Ayotte presided over the offshoring of 2,014 American jobs, including over 1,500 to China. This aggressive pursuit of offshoring strategies occurred while Ayotte served as chair of…
