I took notes at the New Hampshire House Judiciary Committee’s January 2025 hearings on HB 476-FN, a 15-week abortion limitation, and HB 254-FN, assisted suicide. Here are some impressions. HB 476-FN, a New Hampshire bill to establish a 15-week abortion limitation, drew online opposition from 11,000 people on the House’s online testimony system. At theContinue reading “Ableism on display in Concord”
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What’s a “niche” issue?
The most recent edition of the New Hampshire Sunday News featured an op-ed column from a gentleman well-known in New Hampshire political circles. The headline cheerfully blared “Senate GOP puts NH families first”. The column went on to list the policy priorities announced by leaders of the New Hampshire Senate majority at a recent press conference. Something wasContinue reading “What’s a “niche” issue?”
Roe is behind us, and hard work is ahead of us
reblogged from Leaven for the Loaf Today, the sun is setting on the era of Roe. The U.S. Supreme Court has issued its Dobbs opinion, and Roe v. Wade is overturned along with its successor Casey decision. Abortion regulation is to be left to the states. Peruse the giant-sized decision at your leisure. For those who want a deeper dive, I haveContinue reading “Roe is behind us, and hard work is ahead of us”
Ellen Kolb 