Author: A. J. Kierstead
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Scouting is a Victim of Corporatism
A scout is Brave. This is why I feel that I must speak out. I care about this program deeply. I am a proud Scouter that works with a curious and hilarious group of Cub Scouts. The change of “Boy Scouts of America” to “Scouting America” could not take place in a worse political climate,…
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School choice goes beyond New Hampshire, but how does it compare?
Ben DeGrow, Senior Policy Director for Education Choice at ExcelinEd, swats down complaints from Democrats running for Governor in New Hampshire regarding education choice and how other states compare to our EFA program. Learn more about ExcelinEd and their work to reform education: https://excelined.org/about/ Read about the Democratic Gubernatorial debate in Seacoast Online: https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/2024/05/06/nh-democratic-governor-candidates-kiper-warmington-craig-exeter-town-hall/73582044007/ Watch…
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How $10,000 can help rural New Hampshire Veterans with Orthotics and Prosthetics Healthcare?
John F. Williams of Portsmouth Orthopedics was awarded a Citizens Bank 2024 Small Business Community Champion Award, which includes $10,000 grant for his business. John discusses his career path from military to private sector, helping people with orthotics and prosthetics, working with veterans, and how he navigates the complicated VA and insurance ecosystem. Learn more…
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Allowing homeless camping hurts homeless and the WOKE do not care about that!
A. J. Kierstead and Dexter Tarbox talk about US Supreme Court case City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson and how allowing homeless “camping” hurts everyone. Dexter also breaks down impact of Dillon Rule and Home Rule on the case. Read “U.S. Supreme Court appears to lean toward Oregon city in complex homelessness case” on…
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10 years of fixing college student mental health… What’s the data show from JED Foundation?
Dr. Michelle Mullen, Senior Vice President and Chief Design and Impact Officer of The Jed Foundation, discusses the importance of a wholistic approach to college student mental health and their data from working with 144 colleges and universities. Check out the 2024 JED Campus Impact Report: https://jedfoundation.org/jed-campus-impact-report-2024/