The Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy has been kind enough to allow us to share its content for more than a decade when it interests us. We may not always agree, but that is not a barrier to sharing it. The point is to debate and to occasionally bend conservatarian light to shine on ... Read more

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Greta Thunberg’s shrieks of climate doom have become fainter as she moves past Gaza, seeking another grievance du jour. The borders are secure despite past claims that Republicans were preventing effective immigration enforcement. DEI is now DOA, and mandated trans pronouns are drifting into the past. Fake meat is teetering, too, but Illinois has yet to ... Read more

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In this premier episode of the Choosing School Podcast, Jody Underwood talks to real parents about their homeschooling experiences. What they tried, what worked, and what they wished they’d known earlier. 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, ... Read more

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Once Again Progressives Deliver The Opposite of What They Advertise

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Thanks to Dan McGuire for the heads up. The Brave Browser problem has corrected itself. Brave users will no longer get caught in a Cloudflare doom loop that ends with a Wordfence 404 (too many page-not-found errors for a human) block. We’ve been working both sides of this off and on for over two months. ... Read more

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Stolen Rights over Public Education Without consent, government has no legitimacy. In 1968, our fundamental rights over public education were stolen by an amendment to the NH Constitution. Usually, amendments enshrine or expand our rights. It’s very unusual to remove fundamental rights from a state constitution, let alone do it by stealth. In an effort ... Read more

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Reminder: Memes are memes and are neither “fact-checked” nor do they (necessarily) represent the opinion of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Read more

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During a recent hearing before the New Hampshire Senate Education Committee, State Board of Education Chair Drew Cline made a revealing observation: the State Board has seen an increase in the number of bullying-related appeals brought by parents. This trend deserves serious attention. When a student experiences bullying at school, parents sometimes request a “manifest ... Read more

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Today, on the morning update, inspired by a potential shift in Iran, I take a 30,000-foot view of the stark contrast between what the other side offers (Democrats/globalists) and what Trump, most Republicans, and a majority of Americans would choose for themselves and the world. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the embedded video ... Read more

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I climbed the granite steps of the New Hampshire State House and passed through its golden doors into the Hall of Flags. The building was alive — lobbyists, demonstrators, legislators, and a few bewildered tourists all moving with purpose beneath that iconic golden dome. I had come to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee in ... Read more

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Secretary Markwayne Mullin may only be on the job for a couple of weeks, but he has already gotten under the skin of California Governor Gavin Newsom. The proposed plan by Mullin shows he will think outside the box and is serious about thwarting the protection of illegal aliens and criminals by Democratic Governors and ... Read more

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This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss more Act 181, Geoengineering H.217 and H.955, an Education bill.” Listen on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the embedded video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or ... Read more

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A bill is working its way through the New Hampshire legislature that would limit the flags and banners flown in the state’s public and charter schools. Summary. House Bill 1132 will prohibit the display of certain flags and banners in public schools and public charter schools, and establish penalties for their display. A fine of ... Read more

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Real Clear Wire The past month delivered something rare in national security: real-world evidence of how artificial intelligence performs in conflict. Not in theory, not in demonstrations, and not in Silicon Valley pitch decks – but in the messy, high-stakes environment of modern warfare. What works in a demo doesn’t always survive first contact with ... Read more

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I am skeptical when, given the current political climate and recent history, anything calling itself a safe space where both sides can find common ground pops up from the trenches. Political operatives like to craft them to persuade otherwise well-meaning moderates to the left and to give progressives who join cover. Oh, look, so-and-so is ... Read more

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In their book Who Killed the Constitution, Thomas E. Woods and Kevin C.R. Gutzman argue that the demise of constitutionalism—the principle of limited government—is by no means a recent development. It can be traced back several decades, “close to a century.” It is not the work of just one political party or another, but an assault ... Read more

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Today, on The Morning Update, an affirmation of something we long knew. People need to believe in something, and quite often, when we talk about extreme ideologies, that something centers on hate. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the embedded video does not load. Ep 146 Link(s) Get More Morning Update Here! – Or ... Read more

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I will undoubtedly get told to repent if I say this, but I’m going to say it anyway.  My least favorite part of the Bible is Timothy.  I don’t care for wives being told to submit (Ephesians) to their husbands, either, but I’ve been able to keep that issue irrelevant by staying single. Timothy, however, wants ... Read more

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…For high taxes, low affordability Democrats are pointing the finger at Vermont Governor Phil Scott for the state’s climbing tax, housing, health care and affordability problems. At a recent press conference, he said the Legislature’s majority party should look at the three fingers pointed right back at them. In an exchange with Vermont Public reporter ... Read more

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Jocelyn is back with a guest to discuss the week’s news and events in another installment of Justice 4 All. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the embedded video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or ... Read more

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