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We already have a climate curriculum in our public schools, but it was designed years ago – things have changed since then. So why do we need a change now? READ MORE
In 2024, New Hampshire voters have at least five choices for their next governor. My choice is Jon Kiper. READ MORE
O P I N I O N THE SOAPBOX Stand up. Speak up. It’s your turn. While King’s leadership was instrumental in advancing civil rights, it is essential to acknowledge the gender disparities within his, READ MORE
In offering a legislative pay of only $100 per year, we do not invite all walks of life into our so-called “citizen legislature.” Instead, we rely on wealthy elites to address working-class problems. In considering why New Hampshire is the only New England state that has failed to legalize cannabis, or why our legislature is so slow to expand housing and address homelessness, the cause is clear: a volunteer legislature overpopulated by older, wealthy, retired citizens shielded from working-class problems. READ MORE
We urge the leaders of the City of Manchester not only to maintain all existing bike lanes but also develop plans for their expansion. These plans should aim at connecting existing bike lanes with other important destinations within our city, such as employment, residential areas and commerce, as well as connecting them to the multi-use trail system.
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Gubernatorial candidate Jon Kiper issued a statement today condemning the passage of HB619, legislation he characterized as the first steps in a broader attack on the transgender community. READ MORE
This past election cycle, Mayor Ruais promised a different approach to the homelessness crisis. Unfortunately, he seems poised to repeat some of the immoral and ineffective policies of past administrations. READ MORE
Have you lost hope in our democratic process? Have you noticed how the Democratic party is not even letting people choose who will represent them? Are you literally disgusted with the political dysfunction between the two major parties? And does all this make you feel tempted to just sit this one out – and not even get involved to vote in the NH primary? READ MORE
In Goffstown, a group of parents calling themselves Goffstown Parents in Action are asking for a seat at the table in their school district when it comes to decisions regarding the safety of their students. In May of 2022, after the Robb Elementary tragedy, the group of parents met in the boardroom at Girls at Work in Manchester for the first time to talk about how they could organize to make small or large changes to make their children’s schools safer. READ MORE
In 2020, New Hampshire ranked 7th in total voter turnout with 75.5% of registered voters casting a ballot (1). Knowing this, why do New Hampshire voters only elect one statewide executive? Shouldn’t voters have the greatest impact on who runs our state? Consistently, the election for New Hampshire Secretary of State has been extremely competitive and close. READ MORE
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