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Informed Analysis: The three moments that won Joyce Craig this week’s NH Governor’s debate
At this week’s gubernatorial debate, Joyce Craig forced the advantage on opponent Kelly Ayotte’s losing positions on economic, education, and housing issues, producing a surprisingly weak performance from the former Senator. Here are the top three moments in the debate hosted by the Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council that pushed Craig over the edge. “It’s…
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Trump’s economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say
Mainstream economists warn that Trump’s plans to impose huge tariffs on imported goods, deport millions of migrant workers, and demand a voice in the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies would likely send prices surging.
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Lies about the Hurricane Helene response forecast a storm of misinformation for next month’s election
Perhaps most alarming is what these lies signal for the upcoming election. Tim Alberta, a staff writer at The Atlantic, warned on X: “If you think the lies and distortions and know-nothing takes about FEMA are bad, just wait until this time next month.”
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Trump’s lies and conspiracies about Hurricanes Helene and Milton hurt recovery efforts
Trump’s lies have had real-world consequences; Americans in affected communities have been reluctant to apply for aid, have worried about whether their homes or land will be seized, and have claimed FEMA has ignored or abandoned rescue efforts in communities.
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VIDEO: Mom Votes In Support Of Trans Children’s Rights
WATCH: Lara Acker, a mom in the Upper Valley, is voting to protect her transgender child. @granitepost WATCH: Lara Acker, a mom in the Upper Valley, is voting to protect her transgender child. #NHPolitics #NHlgbtqrights #NHtransrights #transstudents ♬ original sound – Granite Post
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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — October 13, 2024
Another week of #NHPolitics Ins and Outs, taking you on a tour of the ever-changing world of New Hampshire Politics, keeping score of the winners and losers week-by-week — and letting you know who’s in and who’s out. Let’s get into it. Who’s In? Cory In The House — US Senator Cory Booker did a…
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VIDEO: Political Divide Is Illogical
WATCH: New Hampshire resident says we can’t get over the illogical political divide without voting. @granitepost WATCH: New Hampshire resident says we can't get over the illogical political divide without voting. #NHvoting #NHPolitics #NHpoliticaldivide #Voterready #Voteready #Nationalvotereducationweek ♬ original sound – Granite Post
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Opinion: Next Year, Your Closest Abortion Clinic Could Be Abroad
Last year, more than 171,000 Americans were forced to leave their homes and travel across state lines for an abortion. That’s nearly a fifth of all Americans who needed abortion care in 2023 — and more than twice as many people who had to do the same in 2019. It’s yet another jarring statistic that…
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NH voting 101: You asked, we answered
In case you haven’t seen it yet, our multimedia reporter Mrinali Dhembla has launched a a new Q&A series on Instagram. Every Tuesday, she’s tackling all your burning questions about voting. So, pop over to IG and ask away. Here are some of the top questions we’ve gotten so far:
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60 voting related terms you need to know
Voting can feel complicated, and the terms might seem like a whole new language. Here are 60 common terms you might hear this election season. Absentee Ballot: A way for voters to cast their ballots by mail if they are unable to vote in person on Election Day. Ballot: The document used to record a…
