Politics
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VIDEO: Proposed Bill Criticized at Pro-LGBTQ Conference for Threatening Student Privacy
During a pro-LGBTQ news conference opposing various legislative bills, Erin George-Kelly from Waypoint expresses her opposition to SB341, stating it would mandate teachers to disclose students’ identities to their parents, potentially outing them. SB 341, if passed, would require all school district employees to respond ?honestly and completely? to parents? written requests regarding information pertaining…
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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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A second Trump term could lead to abortion and IVF bans
The former president has suggested he might support a 15-week nationwide abortion ban, cozied up to members of the anti-IVF movement, and is aligned with groups who want to further restrict reproductive freedom.
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VIDEO: Granite Staters Express Support for Ukraine
NH Senator Jeanne Shaheen recently released a video with testimony from Granite Staters expressing support for Ukraine following the 2nd anniversary of country’s invasion by Russia. @granitepost NH Senator Jeanne Shaheen recently released a video with testimony from Granite Staters expressing support for Ukraine following the 2nd anniversary of country's invasion by Russia. #NHPolitics #newhampshire…
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Ayotte’s lies on immigration prompt fact checks by reporters
Over the weekend, leading Republican candidate for New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte was called out by multiple New England reporters for lying about immigration issues in Massachusetts on social media. In her post, Ayotte, citing a Fox News article, suggested that a facility in Massachusetts pushed out veterans to allow housing for migrants in the…
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EXCLUSIVE: Over 100 back Van Ostern for Congress on reproductive rights platform
Fresh off his announcement as a candidate for New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, former Executive Councilor Colin Van Ostern is announcing a 100+ member reproductive freedom coalition, bolstering his bona fides on one of the top issues going into November. Dubbed “Van Ostern Voters for Reproductive Rights,” the list is a who’s who of Democratic…
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Op-ed: Risk of a Trump Presidency Threatens Young Granite Staters’ Future
While November may still feel far away, the stakes couldn’t be higher for us to act right now. Every day, the stark contrast between President Biden and Donald Trump becomes more clear on the issues that matter most to us — from reproductive health care to protecting our climate and ensuring all young people can…
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#NHPolitics Weekly Ins and Outs — March 31, 2024
Happy Easter to all who celebrate! Another week of #NHPolitics Ins and Outs, taking you on a tour of the ins and outs of the ever-changing world of New Hampshire Politics, keeping score of the winners and losers week-by-week — and letting you know who’s in and who’s out. Let’s get into it. Who’s In?…
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NH Dems overwhelmingly vote to reelect DNC members that navigated FITN primary crisis
The New Hampshire Democratic Party’s executive committee has voted to reelect Bill Shaheen and State Senator Donna Soucy as committee members for the state party’s Democratic National Committee delegation, which represents the state party in matters before the national party. They beat out challengers Richard Komi and Shanna Potvin by significant margins. These are the…
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Colin Van Ostern announces bid for newly open NH congressional seat
Former Executive Councilor Colin Van Ostern announced his bid for the newly open congressional seat just one day after six-term incumbent Congresswoman Annie Kuster shocked party leaders with her announcement that she would not be seeking another term in office. Van Ostern said in a statement and interviews announcing his candidacy he was committed to…
