17 steps toward a better year in 2017
Ways to make our communities and our country a little bit better
Author: Daniel Weeks
Democracy is missing from pipeline debate
The vast majority of Granite Staters can’t afford to hire lobbyists or candidates of their own
How we can all fix it
Leading candidates on both sides of the aisle are agreed that big money is corrupting our democracy
Let’s face the facts about democracy in NH
A new report finds that the storybook version doesn’t exist for the vast majority
Granny D's long walk for democracy continues
15 years later, citizens haven’t given up fighting for reform
Time to rebel against big money in politics
Five years after the Citizens United decision, elections for public office have become a private good
The political campaign that could have been
The vast majority of voters say they hate negative ads, and their hatred does not stop there
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Embrace vulnerability, humility
Since my October stroke and ongoing aging, I find myself thinking more about vulnerability and other important values such as humility. I think everyone should have a therapist and mine observed, “I wonder…
Students on the sidelines
The advance of artificial intelligence is an increasingly prevalent topic, particularly as it relates to how it will impact our workforce. Much of that conversation is about how disruptive it will be or how…
Cook on Concord: Civics 101 reminders
The constitutions of the United States and New Hampshire have been in the news a lot recently, with questions about the president’s war powers and ability to impose tariffs unilaterally, and state issues about…
Has anyone ever wanted to pay you for the wrong answer?
The business world is unforgiving about getting it right
Christopher Ellms Jr. confirmed to chair PUC
Christopher Ellms Jr. received a 4-1 vote from the executive council on Wednesday, March 4, to become the next chair of the state’s Public Utilities Commission.
MilliporeSigma’s Prescott Road project gets green light for grading in wetland buffer
The Jaffrey Zoning Board approved a request on March 3 allowing grading and earthwork within wetland setbacks on Prescott Road as part of MilliporeSigma’s plan to improve wastewater treatment capacity at its facility.
In 2032, Social Security money runs dry
If nothing changes between now and then, the trust fund that finances Social Security payments will run out, triggering a 7% decline in monthly payments in 2032 and dwindling further to 28% from 2033 through 2036.
NH Media Teachers and Media Power Youth partner to expand state film festival
New Hampshire Media Teachers and Media Power Youth (MPY) have announced a strategic partnership for the 2026 NH High School Short Film Festival (NHHSSFF). This collaboration introduces a new category designed to celebrate the students, educators and community members who help New Hampshire’s schools and neighborhoods thrive.
