(Opinion) A tale of two justices: lessons from the Fortas, Thomas affairs
Is there a greater degree of ethical laxness now?
Author: Jonathan P. Baird
The long, shameful road to a new women’s prison
The 30-year wait for a new facility represents a moral failure by the Legislature
The planned destruction of Medicaid
Since the Republican Senate health care bill was released, there has been much discussion about its worst aspects. Is it the cutting 22 million people off health insurance? Is it doing away with pre-existing condition protections? Or is it the…
How Democrats lost the white working class
Social science research does not often make news. One exception was the study by two Princeton University researchers, Anna Case and Angus Deaton, that showed that middle-aged white Americans were dying younger. Suicide, alcoholism and drug overdoses are an increasing…
It was arrogance that did the Dems in
Democrats need to abandon Clinton’s brand of centrism and embrace the Sanders wing
The time is now for paid family leave
It results in better outcomes for parents, children and businesses
Does the ‘fascist’ label fit Trump?
Probably no word in political vocabulary is more misused than fascist. It is used all the time as an insult or as a way to tag a political opponent. It may just be used as a form of name-calling to…
The GOP’s disturbing nativist direction
Those who wish to restrict immigration are misinterpreting the 14th Amendment
JFK’s greatest legacy: He avoided nuclear war
Late president showed great courage and wisdom during Cuban missile crisis
Paranoia plays a role in pro-gun movement
Since the shootings at Aurora and Newtown, the irrationality, bordering on hysteria, of the pro-gun, no-regulation folks has been on display
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(Opinion) Why New Hampshire should lead the blockchain economy
TECHNOLOGY By: Rep. Keith Ammon I recently returned from the D.C. Blockchain Summit, where I had the opportunity to sit on a panel alongside policymakers and industry leaders from across the country. One thing was clear: States are no longer…
(Opinion) Beyond the headlines: NH’s economy remains strong, but workers are losing ground
Turn on the news and you’ll see hundreds of headlines like this: “A recession is guaranteed. But when?” Or this: “America is heading for a recession — and it may be the worst yet.”
(Opinion) Early detection saves lives and brings down health care costs
The New England Council recently hosted a forum in Boston exploring some of the incredible innovation in our region focused on the early detection of diseases. We heard about some of the remarkable advances in technology that are enabling earlier detection of everything from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease.
(Opinion) Medicaid is a lifeline in New Hampshire. We shouldn’t be undermining it
In medicine, we are trained to diagnose problems at their source. If a patient presents with symptoms, we look beyond the surface to understand the underlying cause. The same principle applies to our health care system — and right now, the diagnosis is clear.
Love your enemies
I worry about our country. While there are many challenges, I believe the most fundamental is the decline in kindness, respect, humility and decency in how we treat others. Much of it is centered around politics, but not exclusively
Cook on Concord: Rays of hope
Recent nonprofit celebrations underscore great work in the Granite State
Small steps can lead to large dividends in downtown vibrancy
Vibrant downtowns are vital to New Hampshire’s economy, helping to attract and retain workers and fuel the cultural experiences that drive tourism. It is typified by a mix…
Remote control
Proposals gaining traction in Concord would weaken local government
