Editorials

There is much wisdom in the old and simple saying that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Regrettably, some well-intended legislators in Concord this week are moving to “fix” our Right-to-Know Law.

Now that national pundits and pols have left our fair little state, what to make of the 2024 presidential primaries?

As the dust settles on the 2024 New Hampshire primary, residents of the Granite State find themselves contemplating the future of an event that has long been a cornerstone of American politics, our first-in-the-nation primary. The question at the forefront for many: Does it even have a future?

Have you ever read the New Hampshire Constitution? The number of amendments is impressive, 39 in total since it took effect on June 2, 1784, the year the American Revolution officially ended and Vermont became a state.

Airplanes losing critical parts in mid-air, our current president in the dark about his defense secretary’s condition and whereabouts, a former president arguing that (short of an impeachment conviction) he could not be prosecuted for murder committed while in office — we seem long removed f…

The New Hampshire Presidential Primary is a week away. There are two contests, although the Democrats seem torn as to whether theirs is “meaningless” or not.

“Men who look upon themselves born to reign, and others to obey, soon grow insolent; selected from the rest of mankind their minds are early poisoned by importance; and the world they act in differs so materially from the world at large, that they have but little opportunity of knowing its t…

When the tree comes down, so goes the holiday cheer. There are decorations to pack away in basements and attics, bills to pay, work that’s accumulated and COVID-19 is again making its rounds.

House lawmakers last week did cops, criminals and the public a service in upholding physical fitness standards for law enforcement certification in New Hampshire.

Chris Christie claims to be the only Republican candidate telling the truth about Donald Trump. This reminds us of John Kerry’s infamous line that he “actually did vote for the $87 billion — before I voted against it.”

Manchester welcomes a new mayor this Tuesday morning. We wish Jay Ruais the best in times that are both challenging and promising for the Queen City.

It should hardly be noteworthy, but given the state of politics and ethical judgment today, it was nice to see Kathy Sullivan give up her seat on the state Ballot Law Commission.