Tony Caplan
@tonycaplan.bsky.social
NH State Representative and author of THE TRUTH NOW, at https://amzn.to/3EHsKW8.
The clearest example of GOP saying F**k you to ordinary people. Money for private school tuition regardless of income. Yeah that makes sense if you #drankthekoolaid.
House Republicans voted to enact an Income Tax on Medicaid and take away services for the developmentally disabled, but now want handouts to the ultra-rich to fund their private and religious school tuition. We say there will be hell to pay with Granite Staters. #NHPolitics
May 13, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The clearest example of GOP saying F**k you to ordinary people. Money for private school tuition regardless of income. Yeah that makes sense if you #drankthekoolaid.
Republican's blame game hurts NH, as GOP doubles down on sacrificing our excellent universities to distract from their failure to lead us forward.
Rep. Telerski puts it plainly: When Republicans can’t defend their record, they distract, deflect, and look for someone to blame. That’s the GOP playbook, start to finish. #NHPolitics
May 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Republican's blame game hurts NH, as GOP doubles down on sacrificing our excellent universities to distract from their failure to lead us forward.
Stop digging the hole deeper. We already have the highest in-state public university tuition costs in the country. Free Staters don't believe in education, but the business community is saying enough already. They need a work force -- we need to educate our children.
New Hampshire businesses echo what House Democrats have been saying for weeks:
Republican-backed funding cuts to USNH will harm our state's ability to attract talent, grow our workforce, and remain competitive in the regional economy. #NHPolitics
www.unionleader.com/news/politic...
Republican-backed funding cuts to USNH will harm our state's ability to attract talent, grow our workforce, and remain competitive in the regional economy. #NHPolitics
www.unionleader.com/news/politic...
Business coalition urges Senate to reject state aid cut to USNH
A coalition of business groups is urging Senate budget writers to restore $50 million cut by the House from state aid to the University System of New Hampshire.
www.unionleader.com
April 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Stop digging the hole deeper. We already have the highest in-state public university tuition costs in the country. Free Staters don't believe in education, but the business community is saying enough already. They need a work force -- we need to educate our children.
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New Hampshire businesses echo what House Democrats have been saying for weeks:
Republican-backed funding cuts to USNH will harm our state's ability to attract talent, grow our workforce, and remain competitive in the regional economy. #NHPolitics
www.unionleader.com/news/politic...
Republican-backed funding cuts to USNH will harm our state's ability to attract talent, grow our workforce, and remain competitive in the regional economy. #NHPolitics
www.unionleader.com/news/politic...
Business coalition urges Senate to reject state aid cut to USNH
A coalition of business groups is urging Senate budget writers to restore $50 million cut by the House from state aid to the University System of New Hampshire.
www.unionleader.com
April 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
New Hampshire businesses echo what House Democrats have been saying for weeks:
Republican-backed funding cuts to USNH will harm our state's ability to attract talent, grow our workforce, and remain competitive in the regional economy. #NHPolitics
www.unionleader.com/news/politic...
Republican-backed funding cuts to USNH will harm our state's ability to attract talent, grow our workforce, and remain competitive in the regional economy. #NHPolitics
www.unionleader.com/news/politic...
Concord, NH rally to resist Trump tyranny. No end to the disgraceful abuses of power and human rights, destruction of prosperity and peace to enrich power hungry oligarchs.
April 20, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Concord, NH rally to resist Trump tyranny. No end to the disgraceful abuses of power and human rights, destruction of prosperity and peace to enrich power hungry oligarchs.
Those evil chuckles, tho.
“He made 2.5 million today and he made $900 million. That’s not bad.”
Sounds like market manipulation to me. That’s bad.
Sounds like market manipulation to me. That’s bad.
April 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Those evil chuckles, tho.
Not down with NH passing an austerity budget on the back of working families and marginalized people? Me neither. Not fine with national Dems who think genocide is okayish? Check.
Think bringing back coal is stupid? Yep. What else? Add yours below.
Think bringing back coal is stupid? Yep. What else? Add yours below.
April 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Not down with NH passing an austerity budget on the back of working families and marginalized people? Me neither. Not fine with national Dems who think genocide is okayish? Check.
Think bringing back coal is stupid? Yep. What else? Add yours below.
Think bringing back coal is stupid? Yep. What else? Add yours below.
Trump’s Political Position Is Very Precarious, Perhaps Fatal; Here’s A Plan open.substack.com/pub/thewestp...
Sounds like a plan to me!
Sounds like a plan to me!
Trump’s Political Position Is Very Precarious, Perhaps Fatal; Here’s A Plan
Republicans may call for Trump’s Removal from office by the Fall to avoid what some Republican Senators have called a looming “bloodbath”.
open.substack.com
April 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Trump’s Political Position Is Very Precarious, Perhaps Fatal; Here’s A Plan open.substack.com/pub/thewestp...
Sounds like a plan to me!
Sounds like a plan to me!
Thousands out in Concord today despite the rain. Sending it loud and clear. Keep your dirty hands off our democracy 💪 💪 💪.
April 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Thousands out in Concord today despite the rain. Sending it loud and clear. Keep your dirty hands off our democracy 💪 💪 💪.
On Trade and Tariffs, Trump’s Stubborn Ignorance Shines Bright www.thebulwark.com/p/trade-and-...
The problem is Trump doesn't read and that's a feature not a bug for his base who also don't read.
The problem is Trump doesn't read and that's a feature not a bug for his base who also don't read.
On Trade and Tariffs, Trump’s Stubborn Ignorance Shines Bright
The president can't be taught. And we’re suffering for it.
www.thebulwark.com
April 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
On Trade and Tariffs, Trump’s Stubborn Ignorance Shines Bright www.thebulwark.com/p/trade-and-...
The problem is Trump doesn't read and that's a feature not a bug for his base who also don't read.
The problem is Trump doesn't read and that's a feature not a bug for his base who also don't read.
We are trapped in the Republican road map for America:
Tax cuts and subsidies for the rich and well-connected.
Austerity for the rest of us.
A wasteland for our children.
Tax cuts and subsidies for the rich and well-connected.
Austerity for the rest of us.
A wasteland for our children.
Whether you’re a parent, student, worker, senior, property owner, renter, or small business owner... NH GOP budget undermines services, systems + public safety that make our communities strong.
Tell your Republican State Rep that you #DemandABetterBudget. #NHPolitics
Tell your Republican State Rep that you #DemandABetterBudget. #NHPolitics
April 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
We are trapped in the Republican road map for America:
Tax cuts and subsidies for the rich and well-connected.
Austerity for the rest of us.
A wasteland for our children.
Tax cuts and subsidies for the rich and well-connected.
Austerity for the rest of us.
A wasteland for our children.
"IF YOU failed to spot America being “looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations near and far” or it being cruelly denied a “turn to prosper”, then congratulations: you have a firmer grip on reality than the president of the United States."
Yeah they're laughing at us, better than crying.
Yeah they're laughing at us, better than crying.
President Trump’s mindless tariffs will cause economic havoc
But the rest of the world can limit the damage
www.economist.com
April 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
"IF YOU failed to spot America being “looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations near and far” or it being cruelly denied a “turn to prosper”, then congratulations: you have a firmer grip on reality than the president of the United States."
Yeah they're laughing at us, better than crying.
Yeah they're laughing at us, better than crying.
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It’s still hard to believe the simple fact that this is all self-imposed. Everything that’s happening right now wasn’t the result of some foreign adversary destroying the country. We did this all to ourselves by electing the dumbest motherfucker to ever rule a nation.
April 2, 2025 at 11:11 PM
It’s still hard to believe the simple fact that this is all self-imposed. Everything that’s happening right now wasn’t the result of some foreign adversary destroying the country. We did this all to ourselves by electing the dumbest motherfucker to ever rule a nation.
The hole we are in, described well by a survivor. To anyone who has known the struggle of living paycheck to paycheck.
That sinking feeling in New Hampshire is brought to you by the grand illusion • New Hampshire Bulletin
The thousands in debt wasn’t the result of vacations; we never took any. It wasn’t for nights on the town or Amazon splurges. It is just how much extra it cost, added up over the first 15 years of our...
newhampshirebulletin.com
April 3, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The hole we are in, described well by a survivor. To anyone who has known the struggle of living paycheck to paycheck.
No More Art in the 603
Along with deep cuts to social services, public higher ed, Medicaid + more -- Now NH about to be the first state in USA to eliminate state arts council which gives out over $1 million grants for nonprofits, cultural organizations, and artists.
We Need A Road Less MAGA.
Along with deep cuts to social services, public higher ed, Medicaid + more -- Now NH about to be the first state in USA to eliminate state arts council which gives out over $1 million grants for nonprofits, cultural organizations, and artists.
We Need A Road Less MAGA.
💡Did you know?
Every state in America has a designated arts agency or council. House Republicans want New Hampshire to be the first state in the country to eliminate ours.
📲Call your Representative. #DemandABetterBudget #NHPolitics
Every state in America has a designated arts agency or council. House Republicans want New Hampshire to be the first state in the country to eliminate ours.
📲Call your Representative. #DemandABetterBudget #NHPolitics
April 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
No More Art in the 603
Along with deep cuts to social services, public higher ed, Medicaid + more -- Now NH about to be the first state in USA to eliminate state arts council which gives out over $1 million grants for nonprofits, cultural organizations, and artists.
We Need A Road Less MAGA.
Along with deep cuts to social services, public higher ed, Medicaid + more -- Now NH about to be the first state in USA to eliminate state arts council which gives out over $1 million grants for nonprofits, cultural organizations, and artists.
We Need A Road Less MAGA.
NH GOP pile it on with race-baiting BS😱 Yesterday in Finance Committee, they pushed anti-DEI measure into state budget in final hour of executive session.
Their purpose? Change the subject from their massive cuts to social services, the arts, public education, Medicaid + more.
Hands Off!
Their purpose? Change the subject from their massive cuts to social services, the arts, public education, Medicaid + more.
Hands Off!
Yesterday it was more important for the aggrieved white men of the NH House Finance Committee to poke a stick in the eyes of women and racial/ethnic minorities than it was to come up with ways to properly fund healthcare for people who need it. #NHPolitics indepthnh.org/2025/04/01/a...
After a Democrat Leaves, House Republicans Vote To Eliminate DEI in State Contracts
A measure that would prohibit language related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in all state contracts going forward passed without public hearing by House Republicans in the Finance Committee who p...
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April 2, 2025 at 12:33 PM
NH GOP pile it on with race-baiting BS😱 Yesterday in Finance Committee, they pushed anti-DEI measure into state budget in final hour of executive session.
Their purpose? Change the subject from their massive cuts to social services, the arts, public education, Medicaid + more.
Hands Off!
Their purpose? Change the subject from their massive cuts to social services, the arts, public education, Medicaid + more.
Hands Off!
Liberal Wins Wisconsin Court Race, Despite Musk’s Millions
Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel for a State Supreme Court seat in a race that shattered spending records and maintained a liberal majority on the court.
Muskrat gets no cheese 😀
Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel for a State Supreme Court seat in a race that shattered spending records and maintained a liberal majority on the court.
Muskrat gets no cheese 😀
April 2, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Liberal Wins Wisconsin Court Race, Despite Musk’s Millions
Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel for a State Supreme Court seat in a race that shattered spending records and maintained a liberal majority on the court.
Muskrat gets no cheese 😀
Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel for a State Supreme Court seat in a race that shattered spending records and maintained a liberal majority on the court.
Muskrat gets no cheese 😀
It all started with the arrival of the Free State Project and its authoritarianism and intolerance. Thank you Garry Rayno, for laying it out there!
Distant Dome: What Has Become of Laissez Faire New Hampshire?
Before the turn of the Century and even a little into this one New Hampshire’s motto was the same as it is today, Live Free or Die, but a slight tweak would better describe Granite Staters’ prevailing...
indepthnh.org
March 30, 2025 at 1:11 AM
It all started with the arrival of the Free State Project and its authoritarianism and intolerance. Thank you Garry Rayno, for laying it out there!
There is a logic to this of course. When you cut government services, including public education, to the bone, it becomes de facto reality that government no longer functions for the people
When For the People Goes
So goes government of and by the people
open.substack.com
March 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
There is a logic to this of course. When you cut government services, including public education, to the bone, it becomes de facto reality that government no longer functions for the people
NH State Rep. Jessica LaMontagne speaking up for trans youth and their families
March 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
NH State Rep. Jessica LaMontagne speaking up for trans youth and their families
NH GOP blocking parents from seeking hormone therapy for their children seeking to transition by fleeing the floor debate.
March 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
NH GOP blocking parents from seeking hormone therapy for their children seeking to transition by fleeing the floor debate.
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Yesterday, House Republicans voted against protecting Medicaid for NH’s working families.
Now those working multiple jobs could be forced to start paying hundreds a month for healthcare. Tell House Republicans you #DemandABetterBudget.
Contact your rep here: gc.nh.gov/house/members/ #NHPolitics
Now those working multiple jobs could be forced to start paying hundreds a month for healthcare. Tell House Republicans you #DemandABetterBudget.
Contact your rep here: gc.nh.gov/house/members/ #NHPolitics
March 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Yesterday, House Republicans voted against protecting Medicaid for NH’s working families.
Now those working multiple jobs could be forced to start paying hundreds a month for healthcare. Tell House Republicans you #DemandABetterBudget.
Contact your rep here: gc.nh.gov/house/members/ #NHPolitics
Now those working multiple jobs could be forced to start paying hundreds a month for healthcare. Tell House Republicans you #DemandABetterBudget.
Contact your rep here: gc.nh.gov/house/members/ #NHPolitics
NH GOP continues to criminalize educators, with HB 520 giving the Department of Ed.power to issue subpoenas. Chilling.
March 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NH GOP continues to criminalize educators, with HB 520 giving the Department of Ed.power to issue subpoenas. Chilling.
What is it that New Hampshire Republicans want, at the end? newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/03/25/w...
You're either for GOP brand fascism or you're not.
You're either for GOP brand fascism or you're not.
What is it that New Hampshire Republicans want, at the end? • New Hampshire Bulletin
I’m confused about what Republican voters in New Hampshire want.
newhampshirebulletin.com
March 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
What is it that New Hampshire Republicans want, at the end? newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/03/25/w...
You're either for GOP brand fascism or you're not.
You're either for GOP brand fascism or you're not.
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I just want to pin this picture of hope and good shit going down in the world around us. We are so lucky to have neighbors like Mexico and Canada at a time when our house is being taken over by the worst fascists and tyrants.
I just want to pin this picture of hope and good shit going down in the world around us. We are so lucky to have neighbors like Mexico and Canada at a time when our house is being taken over by the worst fascists and tyrants.
Qasim Rashid, Esq. on Substack
Wow. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum officially recognizes Palestine as a state. Here she welcomes Palestinian ambassador Nadya Rasheed.
Sheinbaum is Jewish, supports Palestinian self-determinat...
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March 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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I just want to pin this picture of hope and good shit going down in the world around us. We are so lucky to have neighbors like Mexico and Canada at a time when our house is being taken over by the worst fascists and tyrants.
I just want to pin this picture of hope and good shit going down in the world around us. We are so lucky to have neighbors like Mexico and Canada at a time when our house is being taken over by the worst fascists and tyrants.