Cornerstone Blog
At Cornerstone, our heart is to educate and speak out on critical issues impacting the lives of families in the Granite State. Here’s the latest Cornerstone commentary. We hope you’ll take a few minutes and read what we have to say.
Life-Saving Legislation: Resources on HB 701 “Right-to-try”
Rep. Lisa Mazur’s HB 701 will legally address consent and civil liability to allow dying patients in NH to access new forms of potentially life-saving treatment if passed. This right-to-try law makes it possible for terminally ill patients to try new paths of healing without worrying doctors and lawyers
Closing the Gap: How HB 614 Can Protect New Hampshire Liberties
This op-ed by Cornerstone’s Isabella Peters was originally published in Granite Grok on 3/25/2025. Growing up homeschooled in New Hampshire meant that after I learned my “ABC’s” and “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” my parents quickly taught me the “Preamble Song” by Schoolhouse Rock!. If you’re not familiar with it,
Cornerstone Brings Landmark Constitutional Rights Case to NH Supreme Court
When a student shared his belief that there are only two genders while riding the school bus, it didn’t just spark an argument—it ignited a legal battle that Cornerstone is now taking to the New Hampshire Supreme Court. The outcome could set a precedent impacting the constitutional protections of
HHS Committee Advances Life-Affirming Legislation
This week, the House Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee unanimously voted to pass strong legislation that promises to make New Hampshire the leading state for clinical trials and biotechnology innovation. HB 701 is a right-to-try expansion bill that aims to help the least of these, those diagnosed
Legislative Update: 03/17/2025
Before diving into our update this week, we have some good news… Last week did not go as planned. Several bills slated to advance were delayed, in part due to our engagement and your activism to get them RIGHT. Before asking for your help again, we want to thank you for the positive
No Constitutional Relief for Past Wrongs in NH? Why We Need HB 614
New Hampshire is known for upholding the highest standards for freedom. We are one of only nine states that protects income from government taxation, and one of just five states with no sales tax. “Live Free or Die” is a way of life that Granite Staters embrace. Yet a
From Choice to Coercion: How HB 254 Empowers Government Over Life and Death
This op-ed by Cornerstone’s Shannon McGinley was originally published in the New Hampshire Journal on 3/15/2025. HB 254, relative to end of life options, is out of committee and is headed to full House consideration this week. You could call this the bill that never dies as various iterations
Legislative Update: 03/10/2025
House to Vote on Legalizing Assisted Suicide 🚨 Act now: contact your representatives and ask them to oppose HB 254. Last week, the House Judiciary Committee held an executive session on HB 254, relative to options for end of life care, a dangerous bill that would legalize physician-assisted suicide for those facing an illness which a physician
Oppose the Senate’s Pro-Abortion Deception Bill
On Thursday, the Senate is expected to pass SB 36, purportedly an “abortion statistics” bill. In reality, this bill has been drafted by lobbyists for the abortion industry. In its current form, SB 36 will let the abortion industry publish completely fabricated statistics in official DHHS reports. New Hampshire
Legislative Update: 03/03/2025
Support Legislation to Advance Life-Affirming Care in the Granite State 👉Act now: sign in in support of HB 701.👈 Currently before the House HHS committee, HB 701 is an important bill that will make New Hampshire the best jurisdiction in the country for clinical trials and right-to-try for patients with life-threatening illnesses. HB 701
Legislative Update: 02/24/2025
Support Expanded Legal Remedies for Constitutional Rights Violations Last week, the House Judiciary Committee heard testimony on HB 614, an important piece of legislation that addresses past constitutional rights violations in New Hampshire. Currently under New Hampshire case law, you can receive a remedy in court if your constitutional rights are
SB 291 FAQ: Expanding Tax Exemptions for Churches Would Expand Affordable Housing in NH
Updated on 3/26/2025: SB 291 is scheduled for a vote in the Senate on Thursday, March 27th. Ask your Senator to support SB 291 WITHOUT amendments that undermine its purpose! On March 5th, the Senate Ways and Means Committee weakened SB 291 with an amendment that limits church housing
