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The Soapbox: Stop blaming the victims – the state is driving New Hampshire’s property tax crisis

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Recently, during the debate on HB 1300, over property tax caps, Representative Ross Berry (R-Weare) accused the House Democrats of laughing at the fact that Granite Staters are being taxed out of their homes. Au contraire, we were chuckling at his fake concern when he lamented that “something must be done.” 

Trump: A bottomless pit of depravity

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The MAGA movement likes to call what I’m writing about here a symptom of Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS), but I am not deranged or creating any of this information in my own head. Sure, his cult members have been successful in convincing themselves that objective reality is “fake news” perpetuated by the liberal media, but anyone with eyes and ears knows this isn’t the case. 

The Soapbox: FY 27 budget debate – elections have consequences

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The debate over the fiscal year 2027 budget in Manchester drags on, with no apparent end in sight. At the last Aldermanic meeting the regular crew of anti-Manchester residents came out. It was the usual suspects who spoke, those who believe Manchester should not spend one more red cent on anything. They are not interested in fixing our roads, fully funding contracts for police or fire or keeping the West Side library open. Additionally, their disdain for public education is quite evident, not wanting the Manchester School District to be adequately funded. In essence it’s okay with them if Manchester reverts back to 1985.

My Thoughts Exactly: Stereotypes of the Jesus follower

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Those who have read my latest articles may have noticed that I insert a bit more Scripture or talk about God and Jesus than in the past. Nothing has changed with me, I am still the same Brian who has been following Jesus for over 25 years. The difference is that, now more than ever, I am realizing that Jesus is King of every aspect of life.

The Urban Hippie: ‘Not flesh of my flesh’

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I have loved The Adoption Creed, as the poem above is often called, ever since I first read it. I remember making some sort of poster out of it for friends who had adopted a beautiful baby girl. It’s just one of those lovely sayings that stays with you. I never applied it to me personally until I met and fell in love with the two kids who would become my beloved stepchildren.

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