LGBTQ
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Op-ed: Hop Knot Celebrates Last Day of Pride with Big Gay Brunch Drag Show
On the last day of Pride month, June 30th, the Hop Knot in Manchester hosted a brunch event featuring four drag performers. The event was organized by Big Gay Events, who will celebrate their first anniversary in business on July 21st at the same location. Fans started filing in when the Hop Knot opened at…
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Video: Advocates Urge Public to Pressure Governor Sununu to Veto Anti-LGBTQ Bills
New Hampshire Governor Republican Chris Sununu has signaled in recent days his willingness to sign several anti-LGBTQ+ bills largely targeting trans youth in New Hampshire, part of a larger culture war being waged by Republicans across the nation. These bills could affect all girls who want to play school sports in the state by possibly…
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Op-ed: Anti-trans laws are a threat to NH agriculture
As residents of New Hampshire, we live and work within a vibrant and diverse landscape, our agriculture dominated by small and adaptable farms. The resiliency of those farms relies on both the ingenuity and perseverance of individuals, along with the support farmers give each other, which comes in innumerable forms. I am calling on that…
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VIDEO: Resurfaced Video of Kelly Ayotte Is Going Viral
Video has recently resurfaced of Republican frontrunner of the 2024 New Hampshire Governor’s race, Kelly Ayotte stating her outright opposition to same sex marriage in 2010. She reaffirmed her opposition to same sex marriage in the state until 2015 and has not publicly changed that position since. @granitepost Video has recently resurfaced of Republican frontrunner…
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Celebrate Pride Month with these must-read books
We asked our colleagues across Courier Newsroom to share recommendations for books by LGBTQ+ authors. Here’s what they said.
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Op-ed: Manchester Pride 2024: An Event Ten Months in the Making
Unlike last year’s Pride Festival, in which rain poured down on the event, rain visited Manchester the day before Pride on June 14th. By the time the morning of the 15th came around, the sky was clear, ready for the sun to shine on the pride parade which this year took place on Elm Street…
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Resurfaced video of Kelly Ayotte opposing same sex marriage reignities concerns
A recently resurfaced video from 2010 has reignited conversations around leading Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte’s consistent opposition to same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ rights throughout her political career. Released by the political advocacy group American Bridge during Pride Month, the video captures Ayotte during a U.S. Senate debate explicitly rejecting the legalization of same-sex marriage…
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VIDEO: Raise Your Flag For Manchester’s Pride!
New Hampshire celebrated Manchester Pride on Saturday with a parade, interactive art, live entertainment, kids’ activities, vendors, and more! 🏳️🌈 @granitepost New Hampshire celebrated Manchester Pride on Saturday with a parade, interactive art, live entertainment, kids' activities, vendors, and more! 🏳️🌈 #Pride #ManchesterNH #prideparade ♬ Girls Night Out – Dombresky & Tony Romera
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VIDEO: Why 200+ LGBTQ Advocates Took Over The NH State House
🏳️⚧️ Over 200 people surrounded NH Governor Chris Sununu’s office at the State House last week after he refused to meet with LGBTQ+ advocates. Multiple bills aimed at enshrining discrimination against NH trans youth are headed to Sununu’s desk. Advocates are urging him to veto these bills. @granitepost 🏳️⚧️ Over 200 people surrounded NH Governor…
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VIDEO: LGBTQ Advocates Make Their Voices Heard Pt. 1
🏳️🌈Over 200 people surrounded NH Governor Chris Sununu’s office at the State House this week after he refused to meet with LGBTQ+ advocates. Multiple bills aimed at enshrining discrimination against NH trans youth are headed to Sununu’s desk. Advocates are urging him to veto these bills. Haven’t heard what happened? Check out our profile for…
