Opinion

Before voting for Trump ...

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson and the drafters stated: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” That was in 1776. For the next almost 100 years, that assertion of philosophy was tested, to see whether it meant only white men from Protestant families.

(Opinion) Adult Medicaid dental benefits hits 5-year milestone

A year ago this month, adult Medicaid recipients became eligible for dental benefits. It took 25 years of advocacy, education and legislative work to pass a comprehensive adult Medicaid oral health benefits bill that is and will continue to have a positive impact on the health and well-being of over 90,000 New Hampshire residents.

Drilling down on the ‘New Hampshire 200’

The first thing I did with my copy of “New Hampshire 200” after I brought it home from the office was to drill a hole through it. Now it had a utility function similar to the “Old Farmer’s Almanac,” the 232-year-old annual produced by our parent company, Yankee Publishing Inc.

The federal budget mess

Before anyone gets too enthusiastic because Congress avoided yet another default in the federal budget and claims that somehow that was an indication that bipartisan action works, consider the facts.

(Opinion) NH adults need to support, protect LGBTQ+ children

The NH Community Behavioral Health Association (CBHA), representing the state’s 10 community mental health centers, has very serious concerns about the increased suicide rates and increased reporting of suicidal ideation we have seen in recent years, particularly among LGBTQ+ youth.

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