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Clothesline: Solar Device or Eyesore?
By Amy Quinton on Thursday, November 1, 2007.A battle is brewing in neighborhoods across the nation to bring back what was once part of America’s backyard landscape – the clothesline.
This green movement touts the clothesline as an environmentally friendly way to dry laundry. But about 60 million Americans live in community associations that prohibit or restrict clotheslines.
As New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports, right-to-dry advocates are hoping legislation will change that.
Giuliani's Rise Puts Focus on Social Conservatives
By Jon Greenberg on Thursday, November 1, 2007.The Republican presidential primary in New Hampshire is unsettled. A few months ago, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney could look at the more reliable polls with some satisfaction. Now, the picture is not so clear. Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani seems to have gained ground as have Arizona senator John McCain and former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee.
This next installment of Primary Place, our series that follows the town of Exeter, focuses on the changing views among Republicans and what a Giuliani victory might do to GOP solidarity.
New Hampshire Public Radio’s Jon Greenberg has our report.
Biden On The Ballot
By Josh Rogers on Wednesday, October 31, 2007.Democrat Joe Biden has filed his presidential candidacy with New Hampshire's secretary of state.
The Delaware senator told reporters he likes his chances come primary day.
New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more.
Gravel Files For Primary at State House
By Josh Rogers on Wednesday, October 31, 2007.Former Alaska Senator Mike Gravel says Congress and the Bush administration lack proof that Iran is building nuclear weapons, but are bent on finding an excuse to go to war.
Musician Eric Bibb
By Liz Bulkley on Wednesday, October 31, 2007.Eric Bibb's acoustic performances lie somewhere between blues and folk music. But as some critics point out, the genre is irrelevant when you listen to his masterful and sophisticated tunes. Eric's latest album is called "Diamond Days", and he says it's all about the ups and downs in life, and finding appreciation for them all. Eric joins us in studio to play a few tunes and to talk about his most personal album to date.
This interview originally aired April 27, 2007
Climate Change and the Presidential Candidates
By Laura Knoy on Wednesday, October 31, 2007.When former Vice President Al Gore received the Nobel Peace Prize this month for his work on climate change, it brought environmental issues back into the spotlight. For the most part, Democrats are pushing to take a leading role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advocating for federally mandated emission laws, while the Republicans are emphasizing energy independence and efficiency. Today we take a look at who is leading their party in environmental efforts... and who isn’t.
Guests
- Jonathan Lash, President of the World Resources Institute, an environmental think tank in Washington, D.C. Mr. Lash has a long career involving environmental issues. He served as Co-Chair of the President’s Council on Sustainable Development, directed the Environmental Law and Policy Program at the Vermont Law School and also worked as a senior staff attorney at the National Resources Defense Council.
- Dean Spiliotes, New Hampshire-based Political Analyst. Formerly with the NH Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College. He does full-time political blogging, commentary and analysis at www.NHPoliticalCapital.com
