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ArchivesAFL-CIO Holds Protests Against Charles Schwab, Inc.By David Darman on Thursday, March 31, 2005.About 30 AFL-CIO members demonstrated today (Thursday) in Manchester against President Bush's goal to privatize a portion of social security. The target of their protest was the offices of Charles Schwab, Incorporated. They accuse the investment company of supporting lobbying in favor of private accounts. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
 Lawmakers Give GraniteCare a Thumbs UpBy Kerry Grens on Thursday, March 31, 2005.A bill that would change the way long term care is offered to Medicaid patients squeaked through the House today. listen:
House Passes Ed Funding PlanBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, March 31, 2005.Proposal targets aid and eliminates the statewide property tax. Lawmakers have yet to determine how to fund it. listen:
Ya Gotta BelieveBy Lois Shea on Thursday, March 31, 2005.BASEBALL'S OPENING DAY IS SUNDAY AND THE BOSTON REDSOX ARE PLAYING THEIR LONG-TIME RIVALS.....THE YANKEES.... IN NEW YORK. BUT THIS YEAR, THE SOX ENTER YANKEES STADIUM AS THE WORLD CHAMPS. IT'S BEEN 86 YEARS, AND WRITER LOIS SHEA CONFESSES THAT EVEN SHE GAVE UP HOPE. listen:
The Evolution of Equestrian LifeBy John Walters on Thursday, March 31, 2005.Dartmouth's Morton Farm stands as a model for horse farms throughout the country. Director Sally Batton says its goal is to be as accessible to the local community near the farm as it is to the students on the Dartmouth Riding Team. listen:
Ownership SocietyBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, March 31, 2005.It?s a term most linked with Bush's plan around privatizing Social Security, but the current political philosophy of an "ownership society" stretches to home buying, health care, even education. Although this idea is nothing new, it still has it ardent supporters and fervent detractors. We'll explore the ideas around the ownership society, what it means and what it says about the political ideology of those who are for and against it. Laura's guests are Charles Arlinghaus, President of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy. Joe Keefe, Former Chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party and President of New Circle Communications and Dean Spiliotes, Research Fellow for the Department of Politics at Saint Anselm College listen:
State Board of Education Approves New StandardsBy Amy Quinton on Wednesday, March 30, 2005.The State Board of Education today voted five to one in favor of new education standards for all public schools. listen:
Crystal MethBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, March 30, 2005.It hasn't made much of a splash here in New Hampshire yet, but the drug still has Granite State authorities worried. We'll talk about how meth has traveled across the country, popping up everywhere from rural towns to urban cities, and why it's so addictive and dangerous. Laura is joined by Joe Harding, director of alcohol and drug policy for the state, and Ray McGarty, director of Southeastern New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services. We will also hear from Stephen Dnistrian, Executive Vice President at Partnership for A Drug-Free America. listen:
Voices Against ViolenceBy Deborah Schachter on Wednesday, March 30, 2005.More than 14,000 people in New Hampshire sought help from domestic and sexual violence crisis centers in the year. One of them was a Plymouth woman, who went to Voices Against Violence after leaving her abuser and found emotional support, shelter and help with resources so she could stay safe. listen:
 Upper Valley Music CenterBy Deborah Schachter on Wednesday, March 30, 2005.Erica Knight of Plainfield plays violin in the Upper Valley Music Center string orchestra. She says in addition to the joy of playing, music helps her in math. listen:
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