Letter: Being presidential

Being presidential is more than posturing. We hope that our president will carefully gather the facts and weigh the consequences before taking action. We hope that the president will make an honest effort to represent the diverse interests of the...

Letter: Crime is on the ballot

Kelly Ayotte promotes herself as “tough on crime,” yet she continues to support a convicted criminal for president. Donald Trump has been found guilty of financial fraud, tax fraud, sexual abuse, and defamation, yet Ayotte stands by her man. Trump has...

Letter: Character counts

“Politics Make Strange Bedfellows” American Essayist Charles Dudley Warner (1829-1900). Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney and her father, the former vice president, have endorsed the Harris/Walz ticket for president. Who’d have dreamed progressives...

Opinion: Let’s stop ignoring the elephant in the room when it comes to bullying

By LISA A. WALKER

Lisa Walker is a superintendent of schools in Grantham and was New Hampshire Superintendent of the Year 2022. She lives in Peterborough. In my nearly 30 years in public education, starting as a teacher and ending as a Superintendent of Schools, I’ve...

Letter: Respecting political lawn signs

Respecting political lawn signs As election season ramps up, our neighborhoods are once again dotted with political signs representing various candidates and causes. These signs are a visible expression of the diverse political beliefs that make our...

Letter: Solving the violence epidemic

How do we reduce violence in America? Nowadays, it’s mostly young loners who are drawn to violence, like the young person who tried to assassinate Trump. “We have to begin early in life, and that means thinking of new ways,” according to Robert...

Letter: Nobody likes Trump, but that’s not the point

Nobody likes Donald Trump. Recently, a conservative columnist described him as “crass” and “self absorbed”. I can’t disagree with that. He is. I don’t like him.His demeanor allows a liberal press to vilify him in the most vile ways. Usually, in an...

Letter: Lessons learned at ‘Kamala Camp’

There were definitely a few takeaways from the Kamala Harris rally at Throwback Brewery in North Hampton. One was the positive atmosphere provided in part the great DJ, Chloe Cataldo, and an energizing playlist. The co-owner of the venue, Nicole...

Letter: Trump’s words vs. reality

The following quotes and examples are from a speech former President Donald Trump gave in Mosinee, Wisconsin, on Sept. 6.Trump: “Migrants and crime are here in our country at levels never thought possible.” “You’re being overrun by criminals.”Reality:...

Letter: Ayotte out of touch

Kelly Ayotte just doesn't get it. She believes that the government belongs in the room with a woman and her doctor. Nothing could be further from the truth! Of course, the truth never bothered Kelly that much.Jim MerrowPenacook

Letter: Stop the stupid

Stupid is as stupid does. A phrase that was coined by Tom Hanks by the character “Forest” is so true at least two times a year. I am referring to the federal budget deadline and the BS Congress puts the American people through each and every time....

Opinion: Needlessly cruel: Is that the NH way?

By GRACE KASEKE KINDEKE

Grace Kaseke Kindeke is an artist, the AFSC-NH Program Coordinator and a B.A. student of Africana Studies and Sociology at UMASS Boston. She was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and lives in Manchester. In 2012, President Obama announced a new...

Letter: A vision for a clean NH

New Hampshire needs to prioritize keeping our lakes and rivers clean, protecting our gorgeous landscapes, and seeking more sustainable energy sources – for both our health and our economic viability. This November, I’m voting for Stu Green for State...

Letter: Project 2025 attacks Medicare and Medicaid

I am 87, a vet, and fear that Project 2025’s plans for Medicare and Medicaid will decimate both popular and valuable programs. Project 2025 considers Medicare and Medicaid to be “runaway entitlements [by their definition, an evil in itself] that...

Letter: Choose a better NH way

Gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte poses against a rural backdrop fit for a Grant Wood painting to deliver a subtly nativist dog whistle to voters. While nativism favors the interests of established inhabitants over those of immigrants, she...

Letter: I’ve heard this before

I got a nice glossy flier from Kelly Ayotte telling me that she would veto any change to NH’s abortion laws if elected governor. I see her assurance in the same light as Trump’s Supreme Court picks of Amy Comey Barrett, Neil Gorsuch and Brett...

Letter: Signs of our decaying civility

Yesterday while checking in for a medical appointment, I saw the now familiar sign announcing: “Aggressive and Threatening Behavior Will not be Tolerated.”The signs are there in emergency rooms and urgent care centers as well. They list examples of...

Letter: When will we do something about gun violence?

This week we observe the 23rd anniversary (Jahrzeit) of the 9/11 tragedy. 2,977 innocents were murdered; and 343 firefighters, perhaps America’s greatest heroes, perished performing their duties. In the aftermath, our nation was marched into two...

Letter: Harris, not Trump, best represents law and order

As a retired police chief who served in law enforcement at every rank over a 30-year career, it is shameful that last week the Fraternal Order of Police endorsed Trump for President. Their motto is "the voice of our nation’s law enforcement...