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Sunday • March 1 • 2026

Vol.XVIII • No.IX

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NE Take: Constitution Party of NH State Convention and Trump’s 2026 State of the Union

2 hours 7 min ago

This week, on NE Take, A. J. left his home to speak to people in the real world. First, he attended the Constitution Party of New Hampshire’s Fourth State Convention and spoke with Chairman Edmond Laplante and Camp Constitution’s Hal Shurtleff. Then, he joined WKXL’s Cail and Company to break down Trump’s 2026 State of ... Read more

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MACDONALD: We Help Give Iran Back to the Persians, And…

Sat, 2026-02-28 22:00 +0000

I’ll open with this. There are a lot of reasons to be distressed about the US and Israeli attacks on Iran and its response. The Peace president, many will say, ought not be lobbing ordinance hither and yon. But what if it brings peace? Real peace. And despite what the Trump haters think or the ... Read more

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OPINION: House Bill 1815 (“Cost of an Adequate Education”) … Hardly An “In Your Face, State Supreme Court”

Sat, 2026-02-28 19:00 +0000

So we saw this a few days ago: Intrigued, we read the linked article. According to the bill (House Bill 1815)’s sponsor, Bob Lynn, HB 1815 is a repudiation of the ConVal decision: “I think basically what it says is, ‘You, court, got it wrong. You didn’t give us the proper role that we have. You ... Read more

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Cardello: They Aren’t All Hatin’ On Trump

Sat, 2026-02-28 17:00 +0000

There was a rare moment at this year’s State of the Union speech that is getting very little attention, and it should, because it may actually be a sign of a much bigger movement. Trump was going through his list of accomplishments and scattered in the introduction of Americans seated in the gallery to help ... Read more

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KLAR: How Good Intentions Inflict a Vicious Cycle of Poverty

Sat, 2026-02-28 15:00 +0000

Both political parties have been signaling their commitment to addressing the so-called affordability crisis. A recent report suggests that well-intentioned initiatives to increase minimum wages, while supported by a majority of voters, generally have a negative economic effect on those most in need. Good, old-fashioned economics explains why supply and demand do not bend to ... Read more

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The Role Of Software Providers In Online Slot Development

Sat, 2026-02-28 12:30 +0000

Have you ever thought about who actually creates the online slot games you enjoy playing on your phone or laptop?  Behind every colorful theme, smooth animation, and exciting feature, there is a team of software providers working quietly in the background. They are the ones who design, build, test, and improve online slot games so ... Read more

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What Is an Excavator Final Drive?

Sat, 2026-02-28 12:04 +0000

The final drive unit (also called a travel motor or track motor) is the power source of an excavator. It is the key component that converts hydraulic energy into the high torque needed to drive the tracks and let the machine travel over any terrain. This guide will detail the key components of an excavator’s ... Read more

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MACDONALD: Wife Beating In Joe’s Afghanistan

Sat, 2026-02-28 12:00 +0000

Did you hear the news? “Moderate” members of the Taliban, when not polishing the military hardware Joe left them for sale to our enemies (like China) so they can reverse engineer it, just made a progressive leap that has to have Dems dancing with people in inflated frog costumes. The Telegraph apparently obtained the 60-page ... Read more

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SIMS: Cheshire County Republicans Announce 2026 Lincoln Day Dinner

Sat, 2026-02-28 10:00 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2026 Contact: Cheshire County Republican Committee Email: cheshirerepublicans@gmail.com The Cheshire County Republican Committee (CCRC) invites members, supporters, and friends to the annual Lincoln Day Dinner, honoring conservative principles and featuring dynamic speakers. Event Details Join us on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM in The Dublin Room at Tempesta’s ... Read more

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OPINION: In Defense of National Borders

Sat, 2026-02-28 03:00 +0000

In his essay on “Right Wing Populism” Murray Rothbard proposed to build a political coalition to overcome one of the main obstacles faced by liberty movements at election time, namely, the problem that “the numbers simply weren’t there.” Building a popular coalition would address the numbers problem by uniting those who share political goals in common, even ... Read more

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The Independents: Vaccine Mandates, Homeschool Freedom & the Liberty Line

Sat, 2026-02-28 01:00 +0000

This week, on The Independents, Carla Gericke sits down with Melissa Blasek, Executive Director of RebuildNH and former Merrimack State Representative, to discuss two major liberty flashpoints in New Hampshire. • HB 1811 – The bill that would have repealed all childhood vaccine mandates for school and daycare attendance, making immunization purely voluntary. After a ... Read more

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MACDONALD: NewsGuard is Back – Here’s How it Went (Part 3)

Fri, 2026-02-27 22:00 +0000

Welcome to my ongoing review of questions challenging my “journalistic integrity” (except I’m not a journalist), in which I use their challenge to challenge theirs right back.  NewsGuard doesn’t guard news, as we all know, proven in real time by these posts showing what they ask me and my response. Here are the links to ... Read more

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MACDONALD: Help Cosmo Get the Surgery He Needs [More Updates]

Fri, 2026-02-27 20:30 +0000

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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SMITH: Will Epsom Truly Comply With The Students First Act? (Part Deux)

Fri, 2026-02-27 19:00 +0000

Just a few hours after submitting my previous article, I happened to see a post by commie NPR complaining about Cornerstone inciting litigation, in which Attorney Ian Huyett replied.  I recognized a window of opportunity to call attention to my issues with Epsom’s data reporting and jumped on it by replying to Ian.  My goal was to ... Read more

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Friday Meme Thing

Fri, 2026-02-27 17:00 +0000

Another week almost in the can, and time to get the weekend meme party started. As a reminder, we have a handful of people to thank for all the memes we share each week. Brian, Matt, Deb, David, Laura, and then a few others. Without them, you might have to roam the wilds for your ... Read more

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KLAR: Live Free or Starve!

Fri, 2026-02-27 15:00 +0000

New Hampshire legislators are trying to bring a semblance of freedom back to the meat market. New Hampshire’s House passed a bill on January 7 that would allow farmers to slaughter and process livestock on the farm and use local “custom” slaughterhouses without a USDA inspection. This would permit direct-to-consumer sales of individual cuts of ... Read more

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Morning Update: Prove It!

Fri, 2026-02-27 12:00 +0000

Today, on the morning update, with the EPA repealing the endangerment findings, states are left to demonstrate the dangers of CO2 to their own citizens, and this one couldn’t prove it in the best possible way. Ep. 116 Links: Check Out More Morning Update Here! – Also available on Rumble, Instagram/Reels, and Steve’s Substack. Follow ... Read more

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ORTOLANO: Sunshine Week and the Shadows Over Nashua’s Performing Arts Center

Fri, 2026-02-27 10:00 +0000

Each March, Sunshine Week reminds Americans that open government is not optional; it is foundational and well-regarded in New Hampshire as a Constitutional right. The public has a right to know how its money is spent and how its officials conduct business. Yet here in Nashua, one of the city’s largest public projects was structured ... Read more

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KLAR: Biden Sabotaged Efforts to Stanch Flood of Illegal Immigration

Fri, 2026-02-27 03:00 +0000

It now seems the incessant rancor and disorder surrounding alleged ICE abuses might be a deflection to shift attention away from the core problem of illegal immigration and how it was openly encouraged under President Joe Biden’s administration. Recent statements by Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama advocating for temperance in immigration policies signal Democrats may ... Read more

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Right Side Up: Your Property Rights Matter

Fri, 2026-02-27 01:00 +0000

This week on Right Side Up, we discuss written testimony on Act 181 (Vermont’s land use planning framework and use jurisdiction) because your rights matter.” 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 ... Read more

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