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Cricket World Cup spurs interest for the game among Americans
The cricket world cup that commenced on May 14 is being hosted jointly in the US and the West Indies, and it’s gaining much furor among Americans.
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NH Republicans’ school voucher expansion plan fails
Republican legislation that proposed expanding eligibility for New Hampshire’s school voucher program to families earning 450% of the federal poverty level failed on the last day of the 2024 New Hampshire legislative session, dealing a stunning blow to state Republicans’ conservative education agenda. Eligibility for the program, dubbed “education freedom accounts” remains at 350% of…
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Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict abortion pill access, but leaves door open for future challenges
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, writing on behalf of the Supreme Court, wrote that while the plaintiffs did not have standing to sue over the FDA’s regulation of mifepristone, “it is not clear that no one else would have standing to challenge the FDA’s relaxed regulation of mifepristone.”
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FBI figures show 15% drop in violent crime in 2024
During the first quarter of 2024, there’s also been a 13% drop in aggravated assault, according to the FBI. Murder and rape both decreased by about 26%. Robbery decreased by 18% and property crime declined 15%.
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Senate Republicans block bill to protect access to IVF
Thursday’s vote was the second time Republicans blocked legislation to protect IVF, after they blocked the same bill in February, and comes just one week after they similarly blocked an effort from Democrats to guarantee nationwide access to birth control.
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A red state abortion ban nearly killed his wife. Now he’s speaking out.
Ryan Hamilton had to race his wife to the hospital after she had a miscarriage, fell unconscious, and started bleeding out on their bathroom floor. Here, he explains what happened.
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VIDEO: Potential New Voting Rights Restrictions in NH
Lucas Meyer, Co-founder/ Chair of 603 Forward talks to following a recent meeting by the New Hampshire Secretary of State and the State Committee on Voter Confidence to discuss new Republican voting legislation that could radically change how Granite Staters vote. @granitepost Lucas Meyer, Co-founder/ Chair of @603 Forward talks to following a recent meeting…
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Op-ed: New Hampshire Education Under Fire
Just a few weeks ago, the New Hampshire Senate voted to pass a bill enabling widespread book bans throughout the state. The House has continued attempting to increase the income cap to use school vouchers or even remove it entirely. All while students and teachers suffer as a result. From pre-K to college, New Hampshire…
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Tennis legend Roger Federer’s Dartmouth commencement speech goes viral
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer delivered a viral commencement address to Dartmouth College grads.
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Kangaroo ownership, rodent traps, and brass knuckles: The quirky bills you might have missed
You can continue pronouncing Concord however you like and use adhesive rodent traps, but brass knuckles remain illegal and you’ll still need a permit to adopt a kangaroo.
