New Hampshire

Citizenship 2.0: New Hampshire Style

James Boyce | Posted 12.03.2009 | Politics


James Boyce

Today, the Live Free or Die Alliance launches its new website and with it, a model for online citizen engagement for the rest of the nation to consider.

How Sarah Palin Could Win The 2012 GOP Nomination

Politics Daily | Posted 11.16.2009 | Politics


If Palin can maintain, say, 35-percent support in a multi-candidate presidential field, then she is the odds-on favorite for the GOP nomination. The ...

GOP Presidential Candidates Already Jockeying For 2012 Election

AP | LIZ SIDOTI | Posted 11.14.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Sarah Palin is embarking on a book tour. Tim Pawlenty is building a national political operation. Mitt Romney is weighing in on the...

Readers' Photos of Fall Leaves

Huffington Post | Posted 10.20.2009 | Green


Following our slide show of the best places to go for autumn leaves, readers sent in their favorite photos of fall foliage. From Michigan to New Hamp...

Health and the Shortage of Flu Vaccine

Robert Slayton | Posted 11.24.2009 | Living


Robert Slayton

There's a shortage of seasonal flu vaccine, but nobody seems to be taking notice. The companies are busy cranking out swine flu vaccine.

Captain Jack Carey: Losing a Legend

Lise Waring | Posted 11.23.2009 | Denver


Lise Waring

Small town living makes me a part of a diverse community where everyone from real estate broker to rasta is united in the same sentiment, which Jack always embraced, warmth for humanity.

The 25,000 Dollar Question: What's the Price of Adventure?

Freddie Wilkinson | Posted 08.30.2009 | Green


Freddie Wilkinson

The young hiker was found alive, but then came the fallout: two weeks ago, Mason received a bill for $25,238 from the state of New Hampshire.

Take a Hike, Kids

Deanna Neil | Posted 08.29.2009 | Green


Deanna Neil

A system of severe fines will do nothing but intimidate people from what we need to do so desperately: get outside.

Massachusetts Sues Feds Over Defense Of Marriage Act

AP | DENISE LAVOIE | Posted 08.08.2009 | Politics


BOSTON — Massachusetts, the first state to legalize gay marriage, sued the U.S. government Wednesday over a federal law that defines marriage as...

Gay Marriage Bill Takes Effect In Nation's Capital

AP | GILLIAN GAYNAIR | Posted 08.07.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — A law recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states and countries went into effect Tuesday in the nation's capital, and ...

Frank Guinta: GOP Candidate Implicated In Drunken Bar Fight

The Union Leader | Posted 08.01.2009 | Politics


Relatives of a city man who suffered a broken leg in a dust-up at a center-city bar last month are venting their anger at Mayor Frank Guinta and Alder...

Are the Culture Wars Back?

Rachel Laser | Posted 07.24.2009 | Politics


Rachel Laser

An overwhelmingly popular President and a rising chorus of Americans are imploring policymakers to replace the culture wars with culture discussions. In this new moment, engaging in partisan warfare seems simply passé.

Cow Escapes Massachusetts To In New Hampshire Mud

AP | Posted 07.19.2009 | Green


NASHUA, N.H. — Two wayward cows decided to abandon their Massachusetts farm and walk at least five miles into New Hampshire, generating 911 call...

If Ayotte Runs in NH, It's a Sign Democrats Have Electoral Problems Holding Senate/House Seats in 2010

Jennifer Donahue | Posted 07.18.2009 | Politics


Jennifer Donahue

New Hampshire tends to be about two years ahead of the national electoral party trend and 2010 could prove to tip the balance of power for New Hampshire Democrats.

In Sri Lanka: The Basics for Americans

Jim Luce | Posted 07.09.2009 | World


Jim Luce

As I travel through Sri Lanka, covering the nation as it seeks reconciliation among its diverse population after decades of conflict, I am receiving e-mails from my friends at home asking me to review the basics.

Gay Marriage: New Hampshire Makes Same-Sex Marriage Legal

AP | NORMA LOVE | Posted 07.04.2009 | Politics


CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire became the sixth state to legalize gay marriage Wednesday in a move that reflects the state's changing demographic...

It's Law: Gay Marriage Is Now a Reality in New Hampshire

Jennifer Donahue | Posted 07.04.2009 | Politics


Jennifer Donahue

With Obama having stated he supports civil unions over gay marriage, the grassroots seems to be pretty far ahead of elected officials on this issue.

Paul Baldwin, NH Man, Arrested 153 Times

AP | Posted 07.03.2009 | Home


PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — A man has been arrested for the 153rd time, this time after he was accused of punching someone in the face over the weekend. ...

College Students Get Trashed -- Er, Get Energy From Trash

treehugger.com | Posted 06.28.2009 | Green


The project just completed is known as EcoLine and uses purified methane gas from a nearby landfill. Nothing particularly new in that, but the big dea...

New Hampshire Lawmakers Reject Gay Marriage Bill

Reuters | Posted 06.20.2009 | Politics


MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (Reuters) - New Hampshire lawmakers unexpectedly rejected a bill on Wednesday that would have made the state the sixth in th...

New Hampshire Gov. To Sign Gay Marriage Bill With Protection For Churches

AP | NORMA LOVE | Posted 06.14.2009 | Politics


CONCORD, N.H. — Gov. John Lynch said Thursday he will sign a bill to make his state the sixth to legalize gay marriage as soon as the Legislatur...

Cheney To Travel Around Country In Sound Truck

Andy Borowitz | Posted 05.11.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

According to aides to the former vice president, Mr. Cheney had briefly considered starring in an IMAX film called "The Dick Cheney 3-D Experience" before settling on the less costly sound truck idea.

Democratic Governors Face Dilemma on Gay Marriage Bills

Sandy Maisel | Posted 06.08.2009 | Politics


Sandy Maisel

Two Democratic governors -- John Lynch of New Hampshire and John Baldacci of Maine -- have opposed gay marriage in the past and now must respond to their legislature's actions.

New Hampshire Gets It Right and Gets It Wrong

Max Bernstein | Posted 06.07.2009 | Green


Max Bernstein

If New Hampshire's legislature can be ahead of 45 other states on social issues, how can they be dead last on energy?

Same-Sex Marriage Passes NH House/Senate: Heated Battle Awaits Governor's Decision

Jennifer Donahue | Posted 06.07.2009 | Politics


Jennifer Donahue

"Any person ... may marry any other eligible person regardless of gender," is the wording of the House and Senate passed bill now on the Governor's desk in New Hampshire.