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The NH Legislature Concludes This Term (photo courtesy of the NH Bulletin)

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly – 6/13/24: The NH Legislature Concludes This Term

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By Phil Hatcher With the legislative session having come to an end, this will be our last Sunday Action Alert of the year. If you have any feedback for how we might … Read More

Every year, the Dover Democrats collect, sort, and pack food donations for End 68 Hours of Hunger

Dover Dems at Work: End 68 Hours of Hunger in Pictures

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By Claire Brown Ward 6 Dover Dems closed out our 2023/24 commitment to “End 68 Hours of Hunger” on May 18. Throughout the school year, we collected, sorted and packed food donations … Read More

Republican claims to defend the ballot box are appearance without substance. It’s all smoke and mirrors, a game with loaded dice, and a veneer to hide their true motives.

Gaming the Ballot Box

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J. Michael AthertonThe NH Republican platform says the following: “We believe that we the people are strongest when we stand together, that it is our responsibility to hold government accountable and that … Read More

Republicans step in line to deny reasonable aid to the poor, the elderly, the sick, or the needy, then turn citizens on each other, essentially parlaying their stress into isolationism and indifference to the pain of others.

Republican Underreach

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By J. Michael Atherton The NH Republican platform states that the USA should: “Oppose all laws, programs, and mandates from local, national, and international organizations and governments contrary to our principles: including, … Read More

Candlelit vigil for Nex Benedict outside the statehouse arch in Concord, NH (March 3rd) Credit: Ben Kremer from the New Hampshire Youth Movement

Do Better, Chris Sununu

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By Alice WadeAt a recent Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce event on March 11th, Chris Sununu responded to a question from an audience member asking how New Hampshire can provide a safe environment … Read More

Wise parents understand that their child’s education, health, and welfare are enhanced with the help of a community of experts - doctors, educators, and more.

Parent Power: Cooperation Not Confrontation

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By J. Michael Atherton The NH Republican platform powerfully proclaims: “We believe that the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, healthcare, education, and wellbeing of their children is a fundamental right. … Read More

Everything has a cost. A market only looks free to the person who is willing to unconditionally ignore its underlying restrictions and tolls (whether they be financial, social, environmental. etc)

Issue: Free Market Fantasy

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By J. Michael Atherton The NH Republican platform proclaims proudly, “We believe in… free markets, and free enterprise.” https://nh.gop/platform/ The problem with this aspiration is that outside their political hocus-pocus there is … Read More

Young activists protest against a slate of Republican anti trans bills outside of the New Hampshire State House in March 2023. (Colin Booth/Granite Post)

Op-ed: Stop Pretending That Trans Persecution is Helping Kids

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By Alice Wade Young activists protest against a slate of Republican anti trans bills outside of the New Hampshire State House in March 2023. (Colin Booth/Granite Post) The following excerpts are from … Read More

Dover Democrats New Hampshire

Issue: Unprecedented Original Intent

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Issue: Unprecedented Original IntentUpdated: Feb 8by J. Michael AthertonThe NH Republican platform says they, “Demand the appointment of judges who recognize their proper and limited interpretive role, relying only on the original … Read More

Dover Democrats New Hampshire

What has Biden done for New Hampshire?

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What has Biden done for NH?Updated: Mar 20by J. Michael AthertonMAGA people whine constantly that the country is much worse off than when their boy sat in the White House. Not so. … Read More

Dover Democrats New Hampshire

Merit Pay Lacks Merit in Education

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Merit Pay Lacks Merit in EducationUpdated: Nov 11, 2023by J. Michael AthertonAccording to the New Hampshire Republican platform they would have us “Eliminate tenure and institute merit pay” for all teachers at … Read More

Dover Democrats New Hampshire

Trump’s View of Veterans: “Suckers” and “Losers”

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By J. Michael AthertonThe New Hampshire Republican platform says Republicans: “Respect New Hampshire’s honored veterans by ensuring that they receive the benefits they have rightfully earned and deserve, particularly by combating homelessness … Read More

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