Columnist: Brian Chicoine


Posts by Brian Chicoine

Why we need the electoral college

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We have entered political season (are we ever NOT in political season here in New Hampshire?) Well, we have entered a presidential election cycle, and with it comes discussions of the Electoral College. Usually, people who are against it say things like, “it is not the popular vote,” or “we do not elect the president.” These arguments usually are intensified when a president wins the popular vote but loses the Electoral vote, and thus, the election. 

Be thankful and help

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As we approach Thanksgiving, many people focus on travel, food, and football. Others think about – with impending doom I might add – Black Friday and the “crazy holiday season.” Others think about family gatherings – including some in our families who we see once a year and give their bold opinions about religion and politics. Some family members may annoy us and we may annoy them…but we’re family.

Issue without many Solutions: Homelessness in Manchester

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In honor of the new year, I was going to lay out some things that are done in other cities that may work here, (adapting ideas is a good thing in my opinion). But in light of the recent deaths of two homeless people, I switched gears and am going to write about an issue that is unfortunately as common in Manchester as the day is long. 

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