Saturday • April 18 • 2026
Vol.XVIII • No.XVI
Manchester, N.H.
The purchase of Jetro Restaurant Depot by food mega-distributor Sysco has raised concerns (and eyebrows) that increasing concentration of market power in ever fewer hands threatens free markets and will contribute to food price inflation. Like market consolidation in farming, fertilizer production, farm equipment manufacture, seed companies, and other food-related sectors, the pending merger certainly ... Read more
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The Independents with Carla Gericke is back, and this week, Carla Gericke and Mark Warden of Porcupine Real Estate discuss the latest developments in the Free State real estate market. Carla opens with some Tax Slave Day jokes. An upcoming NH Constitutional amendment wraps the show. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may ... Read more
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Some countries, eighty-five of them if you believe the reporting, are trying to create a climate confab cabal outside the UN’s failed COP process, and why not? COP 30 was a disaster, and how are they all supposed to tap into the trillions in wasted “climate money” if they can’t all agree on pointless targets ... Read more
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School board members in New Hampshire are elected to represent their communities. They are not appointed advisors, and they are not public relations assistants for the administration. They are elected officials entrusted by voters to ask questions, raise concerns, and communicate with the public about the operation of their schools. Recent statements by Rochester School ... Read more
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Reminder: The 50+ Memes below 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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Apparently, we aren’t supposed to worry about birth rate declines in younger women because the trend shows they are making up for it in their later years. However, the graph The New York Times shared doesn’t even begin to tell the full story. At first glance, the graph suggests that declines in American birth rates ... Read more
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Today, on the Morning Update, the topic is gun control, how one gun grabber has gotten tired of dancing around the agenda with soft language, a pro-2A response, and some thoughts about reaching the middle when it comes to why we must protect the right to self-defense. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the ... Read more
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Ken Lund The Green Mountain State is a textbook case of how progressives employ social justice causes to drain the wallets and dreams of citizens. A growing populist backlash against a land use scheme that will steal wealth from property owners without any compensation is just the tip of the Marxist iceberg that is sinking the once-Republican ... Read more
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The marble halls of the Swedish Riksdag echoed with the footsteps of a man who carries the weight of a thousand-year throne and the hopes of a fractured nation. Reza Pahlavi did more than walk into a legislative chamber; he reclaimed a seat on the global stage. While the clerical regime in Tehran trembles behind ... Read more
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This week on Right Side Up, Mike and Alison discuss public safety, a bit of health care news, and a bit about “Green Grabbing.” Note: This week, Segment two includes video and audio, not just audio. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the embedded video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their ... Read more
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Woke Nation States are the second most dangerous when it comes to rights, but especially the right to self-defense (personal firearms), which is why people towing lefty propaganda are such a ‘make me laugh, make me want to cry’ conundrum. The most dangerous are socialist/communist states, of course. No rights, not even the ones the ... Read more
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A Counterspell Book Preview I feel compelled to push this out asap for all due to the explosive and incredible thread by DataRepublican on X linking the Braver Angels organization to the NGO color revolution complex operating to overthrow the American republican government. What appears is a preview of my upcoming book: Counterspell. CHAPTER 5, ... Read more
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Eric Swalwell’s political career is over, but his career in “politics” doesn’t have to be, especially if he takes a cue from Hillary Clinton. The hildabeast is alleged to have promised to take everyone with her if she goes down for anything. That hasn’t happened yet, and her advancing years are as much a shield ... Read more
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8 remote part time jobs for college students
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No-fault insurance systems promise quick payments and reduced litigation, but their structure often introduces significant bureaucracy for accident victims. Critics argue these processes may shield negligent drivers and shift personal responsibility away from individuals. For those asking Do I need a car accident lawyer, understanding the paperwork burden is often the first step. Examining these ... Read more
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The New Hampshire Liberty Alliance announces the formation of a weekly networking and organizing meeting — The Liberty Power Hour. Come join us in Manchester for a free lunch, network with fellow liberty lovers and learn about legislation working its way through the Capitol in Concord.
Announcements from Liberty Groups and Candidates are encouraged!
Event DetailsLiberty Power Hour – Hosted by New Hampshire Liberty Alliance
Fridays from 12:00-1:00pm
(doors open at 11:30 for networking & lunch)
@ Americans for Prosperity HQ
8025 South Willow Street
Manchester, NH 03103
See it on Google Maps
RSVP is requested so we can order lunch – nhliberty.org/powerhour
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Dear Legislators, State Board Members, Commissioner Davis, and Members of the Media, My name is Ann Marie Banfield, and I am a parent advocate in New Hampshire focused on excellence in education. I am writing to bring your attention to a serious and ongoing issue affecting students in certain public schools, with the situation in ... Read more
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Today, on the Morning Update, as small colleges close and enrollment nationwide declines, we shouldn’t worry too much. “Students” are increasingly making a different choice, and it can’t be anything but good for America. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the embedded video does not load. Ep. 151 Links: Get More Morning Update Here! ... Read more
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This exhaustive guide will dissect every critical aspect of upright headstones and flat markers, providing you with the ultimate resource to navigate this monumental choice with clarity and peace of mind.
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The Vermont State House recently hosted “Manufacturing Day” to highlight the successes and concerns of a key – and it turns out declining – sector of our economy. Amy Spear of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce kicked off testimony before the Economic Development Committees, “Manufacturing employment in Vermont has declined 11.3% since 2020. And Vermont ... Read more
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