Alice Wade is an aerospace engineer and State Representative from Dover, NH representing Strafford-15. In her free time she enjoys high-powered rocketry, building aquariums, and writing historical fiction.
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Op-ed: New Hampshire’s Political Engagement Paradox
The size of New Hampshire’s state legislature is quite unique among its peers, not just around the US, but around the globe. With 400 State Representatives and 24 Senators, we have more legislators than many developed countries, despite being one of the smallest states in the US. With approximately 3,500 people per representative and the…
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Opinion: Our Solvable Climate Crisis
If you’ve been outside this summer, you know how hot it’s been lately. The heat and humidity has stretched long into the evening hours, making 2024 on track to be the hottest summer on record. And yet it seems like every year we breeze past that record without a second thought, without considering the world…
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Op-ed: New Hampshire Education Under Fire
Just a few weeks ago, the New Hampshire Senate voted to pass a bill enabling widespread book bans throughout the state. The House has continued attempting to increase the income cap to use school vouchers or even remove it entirely. All while students and teachers suffer as a result. From pre-K to college, New Hampshire…
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Op-ed: Inherited Hatred and How to Stop It
When I grew up in the early 2000’s, I didn’t know what being transgender meant. I grew up in a time when people cross-dressing on TV shows were laughed at, humiliated, and labeled insane. Characters would accuse each other of being gay and it was a terrible insult that they’d try to deny as much…
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Op-ed: Do Better Chris Sununu
At a recent Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce event on March 11th, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu responded to a question from an audience member asking how New Hampshire can provide a safe environment for the LGBTQ+ community. He replied that we’re doing well on LGBTQ+ inclusion and followed up by saying, “I tend not to…
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Op-ed: Stop Pretending that Trans Persecution is Helping Kids
The following excerpts are from an online discussion between Michigan and Ohio representatives discussing how to further anti-trans policies in their states. “In terms of endgame, why are we allowing these practices for anyone? Why would we stop this for anyone under 18, but not apply this for anyone over 18? It’s harmful across the…
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Op-ed: I’m not your political weapon
I’m a trans woman and I’m happy, it’s really that simple. I recently graduated from college with a mechanical engineering degree and I’m now working as an aerospace engineer in the Seacoast area. I just finished applying to graduate school, and I’m excited about my future career. I’ve happily moved in with my boyfriend recently,…
