The content explores the distinction between charisma and effective leadership, emphasizing that while charisma can inspire, it can also mislead. Charismatic leaders are often celebrated despite lacking substance, causing a cultural preference for spectacle over meaningful governance. True leadership prioritizes competence, humility, and accountability over performance and emotional manipulation.
By Granite State Report Executive Summary America’s “Red vs. Blue” split didn’t appear overnight, and it isn’t just about ideology. Our parties have grown more sorted (liberals in the Democratic Party, conservatives in the Republican Party) and our politics more affective—we increasingly dislike and distrust the other side, regardless of…
Robert Reich argues that the current political struggle is not between left and right, but between democracy and oligarchy. He suggests that both major parties are compromised, leading to polarization. An independent party could unite voters across divides to focus on governance by the many, emphasizing structural reforms and healing political wounds.
A study by Darren Sherkat reveals that Donald Trump’s voter base consisted largely of individuals with lower cognitive sophistication. Voters with higher education and verbal skills were significantly less likely to support him. This indicates a strong link between Trump’s success and anti-intellectualism, shaping the future political landscape along the lines of education and belief systems.
America at the Crossroads: Civic Decline, Misinformation, and the Crisis of Awareness By Granite State Report In the land where democracy was meant to thrive, where self-governance is both a right and a responsibility, the American public faces a quiet but serious crisis: a growing disconnect from the foundational knowledge…
The article argues that Facebook has transformed the public square into a private entity, monopolizing civic discourse. It proposes regulating Facebook as a public utility to ensure free speech, fairness, and transparency. Increasingly vital for grassroots campaigns and local politics, the platform’s algorithmic decisions and content policies hinder democratic engagement.
The Case for Stronger School Funding Reform in New Hampshire Executive Summary Although New Hampshire ranks highly in total per pupil spending among U.S. states, serious structural problems remain: the state provides a relatively small share of that funding; many districts rely heavily on local property taxes; the base adequacy…
New Hampshire is facing a severe housing affordability crisis, identified as the top concern by residents, surpassing addiction and education. Polls show overwhelming support for increasing affordable housing and altering zoning regulations. Rising rents and home prices threaten economic stability, workforce retention, and exacerbate socioeconomic inequalities, necessitating urgent policy reform.
The Granite State Workforce in 2025: Strengths, Shortages, and the Stakes Ahead Granite State Report — Special Briefing Executive Summary New Hampshire’s job market in 2025 is a paradox in motion: low unemployment and high labor-force participation sit alongside structural worker shortages in health care, skilled trades, and advanced manufacturing;…
Do We Need to Take the Second Amendment Away to Protect the First? TL;DR Short answer: No. Repealing the Second Amendment is neither necessary nor realistic to safeguard free speech and assembly. The real work is to regulate guns in ways our Constitution already permits (especially in “sensitive places” like…
By an independent reporter. Published September 12, 2025. Executive summary The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, poured accelerant on America’s already-combustible debate over guns, speech, and political violence. Within hours, the incident became a Rorschach test: the right decried a…
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping various aspects of life, prompting New Hampshire’s legislature to introduce regulatory measures. The debate centers on balancing innovation with rights protection. With public concern and industry pushback, clear policies on transparency, oversight, and risk classification are essential to navigate AI’s implications effectively.
New Hampshire’s court has ruled that the state’s education funding is inadequate, requiring legislative action. To address this, a combination of education funding reform and housing policy changes is proposed. This includes adjusting per-pupil aid, rationalizing the statewide education property tax, and promoting affordable housing to relieve tax burdens and support families and workers.