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Still dreaming

Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I have a dream” speech 57 years ago today. I’m understating the case to say that nonviolence hasn’t quite won out yet. I could fill this post with links to news reports just from today, from this country, proving that point. With all that Dr. King wrote and said,Continue reading “Still dreaming”

Postscript to death penalty repeal: why showing up matters

Postscript to an earlier post about the bill repealing New Hampshire’s death penalty: the Governor’s veto was overridden. The margin in the House: one vote. Margin in the Senate: one vote. At some point, another life issue bill will come up in Concord. Maybe it’ll call for care for children who survive attempted abortion. MaybeContinue reading “Postscript to death penalty repeal: why showing up matters”

A Note on Death Penalty Repeal in New Hampshire

Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire has vetoed repeal of the state’s death penalty law. As I write, the House will vote on an override in just a few hours. Whether enough votes are there is anyone’s guess. It’s going to be close. The Governor is fighting hard to have his veto sustained. (Update: TheContinue reading “A Note on Death Penalty Repeal in New Hampshire”