Opinion
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Opinión: el futuro de New Hampshire es de diversidad
El pasado miércoles 18 de septiembre tuve el honor de reunirme con líderes latinos -de todo el país- para visitar la Casa Blanca, con motivo de la celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Estando allí, estuve sorprendido por el valor histórico de ese edificio. Dentro de la Casa Blanca hay retratos de presidentes, vicepresidentes…
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Opinion: New Hampshire’s future is one of diversity
Last Wednesday, I was honored to join Latino leaders from around the country to visit the White House for their Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. While there, I was struck by the weight of all the years of history you can feel while on those grounds. Inside the White House, there are portraits of Presidents, Vice…
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Op-ed: Statewide family planning needs greater support
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) is facing a financial crisis unlike any we have experienced in our organization’s nearly 60-year history — and it could jeopardize our ability to provide care in the future. Because of a significantly broken health care system and continued political attacks, PPNNE is estimating a funding gap of…
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Op-ed: Keeping the Lights Bright
Reflecting on my 50 years in public service to the state of New Hampshire, I have been blessed with the chance to make a difference in people’s lives. I have been a part of building a better and stronger state for our residents and our future. But most importantly, these years have given me 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: how the right consistently loses with young voters
The selection of Tim Walz as the Democratic Vice Presidential candidate brought into sharp focus many contrasts between positions Democrats and Republicans hold this election cycle. One of those positions involves Democrats wanting to feed hungry school children with free lunches, while schools without free lunch programs, such as Mehlville School District near St. Louis,…
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Op-ed: LGBTQ Citizens and Allies Reflect on Anti-Trans Legislation as Families Leave State
New Laws Taking Effect On July 19th, Governor Sununu signed several bills into law which were deliberately designed to target transgender individuals living in the state. The bills were part of an ongoing effort by the state government to target LGBT individuals living in New Hampshire. Similar laws were also proposed at the beginning of…
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Opinion: Local Election Officials to Governor Sununu: Act Swiftly to Veto HB 1569
Service—it’s why local election officials and volunteers step up year after year to run our state’s elections. Service to our community, to our voters, and to the bedrock of American democracy: free and fair elections. We take immense pride in the integrity and security of New Hampshire’s election process. However, that call to service is…
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Op-ed: Supreme Court Creates Their Own Nazi Enabling Act
Criminal Acts On Feb. 14, Special Counsel Jack Smith, in charge of prosecuting former president Donald Trump for his role in the events leading up to and on Jan. 6, 2021, asked the Supreme Court to “move quickly” to decide whether the president had immunity from prosecution for acts he did as president. Smith had…
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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…
