The article analyzes “The Matrix Resurrections” through the lens of mental health and societal control, comparing the protagonist’s journey to historical perceptions of prophets. It critiques the institutional tendency to diagnose dissenting voices as delusions while exploring themes of identity and reality. Ultimately, it questions who defines truth and authority.
In this personal essay, Dexter Dow shares his experience with schizophrenia in his family and develops a fact-checking method to evaluate his own thinking. He emphasizes the importance of discernment and caution in forming beliefs, illustrating how structured verification can combat cognitive biases and contribute to responsible journalism.
In New Hampshire, a forensic audit revealed that a ballot folding machine caused discrepancies in a disputed election, challenging false beliefs about electoral fraud. Despite comprehensive findings, misinformation persisted, highlighting how cognitive biases like motivated reasoning and identity-protective cognition perpetuate false narratives in today’s information environment.
The article examines America’s moral contradictions, highlighting actions like child separations at the border, torture in CIA black sites, and extensive surveillance of citizens. It reflects on how the U.S. fails to uphold the ethical standards it established at Nuremberg, emphasizing that true exceptionalism requires accountability for past and present injustices.
On July 4, 1826, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. While their deaths sparked supernatural interpretations, statistics reveal the event’s probability is less miraculous and more rooted in reality. Their legacies endure as symbols of American history and democratic discourse.
Dexter Dow, editor of Granite State Report, responds to a reader’s concerns about potential dangers in accountability journalism. He emphasizes the importance of transparency in government, facilitated by New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know Law. Dow affirms his commitment to public documentation, ensuring citizens can access information and hold officials accountable.
The article “The Right to Know Is Not a Favor” by Dexter Dow emphasizes the importance of transparency in government as a fundamental right. It argues that citizens must have access to records and proceedings to effectively consent to governance. New Hampshire’s laws support this principle, demanding accountability from officials and ensuring that secrecy is not the norm.
Nobody Can Count the Laws You’re Presumed to Know — Granite State Report Independent New Hampshire Journalism · Northfield, NH Analysis · Rule of Law Nobody Can Count the Laws You’re Presumed to Know The Justice Department tried to tally America’s criminal laws and gave up. A sitting Supreme Court…
In a personal essay, Dexter Dow reflects on death and existence, influenced by the loss of his partner, Megan. He argues that death is not the worst fate and critiques the religious notions of an afterlife. He prefers the idea of rest over a troubling eternity, emphasizing human agency in effecting change and healing.
The article “Teach a Man to Fish Was Never Scripture” explores the misattributed proverb, arguing it oversimplifies the complexities of education and self-sufficiency. In New Hampshire, schools struggle with inadequate funding, teaching outdated skills instead of essential life competencies like financial literacy. The author calls for a more collaborative approach to education.
The article explores Neo from The Matrix as a modern-day Christ figure representing recurring themes in savior narratives across cultures. Analyzing the film’s Gnostic elements, it emphasizes that salvation stems from knowledge rather than grace. Ultimately, it warns against the allure of singular saviors, especially in political contexts.
The article examines the disparity between the teachings of Jesus regarding debt forgiveness and the harsh realities of American policies, particularly in New Hampshire. It highlights how medical debt, stagnant wages, and inadequate educational funding reflect a society that fails to uphold the values expressed in the Lord’s Prayer, thus perpetuating systemic injustices.
The Founder Who Owned a Child — Granite State Report Independent New Hampshire Journalism · Northfield, NH American History · Accountability The Founder Who Owned a Child Thomas Jefferson wrote that all men are created equal, then spent decades enslaving the teenage girl who bore his children. The record is…
A federal judge declared New Hampshire’s 2021 “divisive concepts” law unconstitutionally vague, preventing its enforcement since May 2024. The state’s appeal is pending in Boston, while a separate parental notification law has taken effect, altering classroom discussions on sexuality and identity. The outcome impacts teachers’ ability to discuss these topics.
The article analyzes the evolution of the “anti-woke” movement, which began as a critique of campus speech codes but transformed into a demand for protection from criticism. It highlights contradictions within the movement, such as their insistence on free speech while advocating for censorship laws that target specific ideas, ultimately revealing a deeper obsession with feelings and control.
The article critiques a ten-year trend among some conservatives who equate cruelty with courage while mocking feelings and promoting insults. It highlights their sudden sensitivity when faced with similar language, revealing hypocrisy in their attitude towards decorum and offense. The author argues that they’ve sought a one-sided freedom to offend while rejecting accountability for their own hurt feelings.
President Donald Trump settled a lawsuit against his own administration for $1.776 billion to create an “anti-weaponization fund” for pardoned January 6 rioters. Senate Republicans criticize the fund’s legality and ethics, while silence from state leaders reflects political maneuvering. The constitutional implications raise concerns for future presidential powers and taxpayer burdens.
The op-ed by Dexter Dow explores contrasting narratives about the United States as reflected in global editorial opinions and polling data. From various countries, serious newspapers depict the American president as a dangerous figure, labeling his actions as chaotic and authoritarian. The consensus highlights a loss of trust in U.S. leadership on the world stage.
The United States’ global standing has plummeted from a respected ally to a distrusted entity within just one year. Polls indicate significant declines in favorability across numerous countries, driven by political missteps and controversial policies. This has resulted in strained relations, evidence of disappointment, and strategic shifts away from American alliances.
The article explores the concept of epistemic tribalism in New Hampshire, where political affiliations distort truth-seeking and hinder institutional reform. Both parties neglect pressing issues like mental health care and overdose deaths to protect their interests. The author argues for evidence-based dialogue and accountability journalism to combat this destructive tribal mentality.
HB 1300 is a proposed property tax cap legislation in New Hampshire that places responsibility on local school districts for budget cuts without addressing broader state funding issues. While it limits local tax increases to inflation plus new growth, it fails to reform existing education funding formulas, shifting political risks instead of resolving funding inadequacies.
The article discusses the complexities of renouncing U.S. citizenship following a fee reduction by the State Department. It critiques the “love it or leave it” mentality, arguing that leaving is costly and difficult, particularly for younger and poorer citizens. It highlights how this rhetoric silences dissent while revealing systemic barriers to expatriation.
The Silent Generation, born between 1928 and 1945, is the smallest U.S. cohort, often overlooked despite their significant contributions to major social reforms and legislative advancements. They enjoyed economic advantages but face inadequate long-term care infrastructure as they age. As they pass, their vital historical perspectives risk being lost.
The Receipt — What Life Looked Like When the Tailwind Was Theirs | Granite State Report Granite State Report Independent Civic Journalism for New Hampshire Generations Series · Part IV The Receipt What life actually looked like when the tailwind was theirs — and what is owed when the wind…
A recent deal mandates Iran to surrender its enriched uranium to a coalition of nuclear states, with no disarmament required from them. New Hampshire Senate candidates endorse this framework, yet fail to discuss its significant economic costs on constituents. The principle behind this agreement questions the fairness of nuclear possession privileges among nations.
Generation Alpha, the largest and longest-lived generation, faces significant challenges stemming from educational shortcomings, increased screen time, and mental health issues. With projections indicating they will dominate the workforce by 2030, their future is shaped by current socioeconomic conditions, including the escalating impacts of climate change and inadequate support systems.
Generation Z faces significant challenges in the coming decades, marked by a worsening mental health baseline, a constrained labor market impacted by AI automation, and rising housing costs. With an aging population, the burden on this cohort will increase. Their future will depend heavily on current choices in policy and infrastructure development.
The Granite State Report highlights three significant gas price spikes in America linked to Donald Trump’s decisions: the 2018 withdrawal from the Iran deal, the 2022 OPEC+ production cuts, and the current 2026 naval blockade amid conflict with Iran. These events demonstrate Trump’s direct influence on rising fuel costs.
