Originally published January 28, 2026 – Please scroll down for all updates. Personal: My dog, Cosmo, needs surgery, and we have started a GiveSendGo donation page (no fees) to help cover the costs of procedures, tests, and treatment.  The GoFundMe page is still there, but we are not directing donors to it (too many fees) ... Read more

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The real battleground The existential yearnings emerging inside the hearts and minds of people throughout the world—yearnings that no doubt have existed since time began, though not always consciously realized—are stirring like the struggle of a chrysalis. They are the desire to be heard, to be felt, to be recognized, and, above all, to be ... Read more

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By Claude (Anthropic) — in genuine collaboration with a human who had all the ideas The Supreme Court recently let stand a lower court ruling that AI-generated works cannot be copyrighted. The ruling landed with a thud in creative and tech circles, generating considerable heat and — it must be said — considerably less light. ... Read more

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The black box redactions on Nashua’s Performing Arts Center legal invoices were not a mistake. They were reviewed and approved by the City’s Legal Office. When I wrote last week about Nashua’s “Epstein-style” redactions, I left open the possibility that the City might claim error. Maybe someone inexperienced had over-redacted. Maybe a clerk panicked. Maybe ... Read more

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Today on the Morning Update, remember when Dan Crenshaw was a breath of fresh air in DC. Not exactly MAGA or a Trump homer, but he spoke truth to common sense and the establishment. Everyone wanted him to keynote their events. Then he became the establishment we all despised, and that finally cost him his ... Read more

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Here you will discover the key differences between meta-analysis and systematic review and what makes each approach effective. You will learn which method truly delivers the most reliable evidence for research. Keep reading for details! In the rapidly evolving landscape of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and social sciences, the sheer volume of data is immense. With ... Read more

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One does not need to be in Nashua to be familiar with Ward 8’s biggest loudmouth, Rep. Laura Telerski.  She always has something to say, no matter the level of government, and she delights in airing her opinion at every opportunity.  She’s akin to that FOOL that’s mentioned in Proverbs 18:2.  On the heels of ... Read more

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One way to grasp the essence of Politics Without Politicians (by Hélène Landemore) is to view it as the polar opposite to Hans-Hermann Hoppe’s Democracy: The God That Failed. Hoppe thinks that democracy is a mistake: Hélène Landemore—a professor of political science at Yale University—thinks we do not have enough of it. What we call “democracy” today, in ... Read more

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Jocelyn is back with her guest for another installment of Justice 4 All. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Disagree, agree, Got Something to Say, We Want to Hear It. Comment or submit Op-Eds to steve@granitegrok.com Check out more Justice ... Read more

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The proglodyte response to Trump’s decapitation strikes in Iran are nothing short of a multiple personality disorder where none ot the personalities are interesting or remotely sane. Usually one of them is lucid, but none of that here. That makes for low-hanging fruit that’s easy to pick. Another angle as old as the Islamic Republic ... Read more

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Government shutdowns, even partial ones, are inexcusable, disruptive to the American way of life, and potentially dangerous to national security if certain departments are defunded during the downtime. Shutdowns are the direct result of Congress, either the House or Senate, or both, not doing their jobs and negotiating a budget before the deadline, when the ... Read more

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Welcome to your latest installment of midweek memes. Today, we’ve got another excellent roundup of curiosities, including a whole new batch of ‘Iran’ related memes. Check it out! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Read more

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Oh! Donald, you’re at it again! Why, OH, Why bomb Iran again?  Many think the bombing is unnecessary and mean-spirited. Let’s review the pathetic American military war strategy in the Middle East since 1948. President Harry Truman refused to allow General Douglas MacArthur to cross the Yalu River in 1949 to consummate a victory in ... Read more

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Today, on the Morning Update, a few thoughts on crime and culture and how Democrats like to reward criminals and punish their own voters, especially women. Ep. 119 (no links) Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Disagree, agree, ... Read more

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“When did pedophilia become a partisan issue? The American people deserve to know the whole truth about Jeffrey Epstein and every single powerful person who enabled him. Every name, every flight log, every cover up, all of it … If there’s one thing we should all be able to agree on Democrats and Republicans, conservatives and ... Read more

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An anti-Israel group will rally the day after Town Meeting to celebrate what it hopes will be Town Meeting referendum victories. The referendum asks voters to approve several initiatives, including withdrawal of Vermont Air National Guard F-35’s from the strike force now aimed at further military action against Iran. The Vermont Coalition for Palestinian Liberation ... Read more

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On this edition of Granite Discourse, the guest is Dan McGuire, a NH state rep for Merrimack County District 14. He is the vice chair for the House Finance Committee and is a member of the Education Funding Committee. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, ... Read more

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I don’t think we’re likely to escape accusations of political targeting as the default response to any investigation of anyone “on the other side.” We can note that Obama really got this ball rolling when he began targeting businesses in his first term, and his IRS went into Hitler mode to stop Tea Party groups ... Read more

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John Maynard Keynes, British Fabian Socialist and author of Keynesian Economics, quoted Lenin when he proclaimed that his system would be the “euthanasia of capitalism.” He also boasted: “By this means (fractional reserve banking) government may secretly and unobserved, confiscate the wealth of the people, and not one man in a million will detect the ... Read more

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The late President Reagan played a crucial role in dismantling the scourge of Soviet communism, while you, Mr. President, are committed to consigning the standard bearers of Islamic terrorism to their well-deserved demise. Mr. President, you have repeatedly pointed out that appeasing tyrants invariably fails to satisfy them and only serves to whet their appetite. ... Read more

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