Last night on June 29th, the Hillsborough County Democrats hosted a webinar where former State Senator Jeanne Dietsch spoke about the Free Staters and Liberty Alliance members who have infiltrated New Hampshire’s government. In case you missed it, you can view the hourlong webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaIRw0e8z5U

There are currently 165 extremists in the House and eleven in the State Senate. Here is an updated list:

Senate:
Kevin Avard - Nashua
Sharon Carson - Londonderry
James Gray - Rochester
Daniel Innis - Bradford
Timothy Lang - Sanbornton
Mark McConkey - Freedom
Tim McGough - Merrimack
Keith Murphy, Victoria Sullivan - Manchester
Howard Pearl - Loudon
Ruth Ward – Stoddard

House of Representatives:
Aldrich, Glen; Bean, Harry – Gilford
Alexander, Joe; Giasson, Henry; Mazur, Lisa; Reinfurt, Sherri; Seidel, Sheila – Goffstown
Ammon, Keith – New Boston
Aron, Michael & Judy – South Acworth
Aures, Cyril; Alyward, Deborah; Miles, Julie; Mooney, Maureen; Notter, Jeanine – Merrimack 
Avellani, Lino – Sanbornville
Bailey, Glenn; Burnham, Claudine; Granger, Michael – Milton
Ball, Lorie; Donnelly, Tanya, Doucette, Fred (seat is open as he now works for FEMA); Janigian, John; Mannion, Dennis; Sweeney, Joe; Vandecasteele, Susan – Salem
Barbour, Liz – Hollis
Barton, Joseph; Beaulier, Calvin; Berezhny, Lex; Bjelobrk, Marie Louise – Grafton
Belcher, Mike – Wakefield
Bennett, Cindy; Drago, Mike; Nadeau, Brian – Raymond
Bernardy, JD; McGrath, Linda – Hampton
Berry, Ross; Corcoran, Travis; Erf, Keith – Weare
Boehm, Ralph; Richard, Lascelles; Peeples, Raymond – Litchfield
Bogert, Steven; Minor, Sheri – Laconia
Boyd, Stephen; Polozov, Yury – Hooksett
Brown, Pam – Kingston
Brown, Richard – Carroll County
Bryer, Scott; Guzofski, James; Tudor, Paul – Northwood
Cambrils, Jose; Moffett, Michael; See, Alvin – Loudon
Colcombe, Riché – Hillsborough
Cole, Brian; Drew, Matt; Gagne, Larry; Kesselring, Steven; McLean, Mark; Morton, Jonathan; Paquette, Kathleen; Warden, Mark -Manchester
Comtois, Barbara – Center Barnstead
Cordelli, Glenn – Tuftonboro
Creighton, James – Antrim
Daniels, Gary; Sheehan, Vanessa – Milford
Davis, Arnold; Korzen, Lori – Berlin
DeLemus, Susan; Hall, Robley – Farmington
DeRoy, Susan – New Durham
DeSimone, Debra – Atkinson
DeVito, Sayra – Danville
Devoid, Ricky – Boscawen
Drye, Margaret – Plainfield
Dumont, Dillon; Kenny, Catherine; Prout, Andrew; Slottje, Jeremy; Ulery, Jordan; Wherry, Robert – Hudson
Edwards, Jess; Osborne, Jason – Auburn
Farrington, Samuel; Kaczynski, Tom; Walker, David – Rochester
Flanagan, Jack; Pauer, Diane (also AFP) – Brookline
Ford, Mary – Chester
Freeman, Lisa – Belknap District 8
Gorski, Ted – Hillsborough District 2
Gould, Linda; Labrie, Brian; Noble, Kristen; Schneller, John – Bedford
Grant, George – Sunapee
Griffin, Gerald – Mont Vernon
Harb, Robert – Plaistow
Harrington, Michael – Strafford
Harvey-Bolia, Juliet – Tilton
Hemingway, Wayne – Claremont
Hill, Gregory – Northfield
Hunt, John; Qualey, James – Rindge
Karasinski, Sly – Swanzey
Katsakiores, Phyllis; Layon, Erica; Love, David; Milz, David; Potucek, John; Prudhomme-O'Brien, Katherine – Derry
Kahn, Aboul; Sabourin dit Choinière, Matt – Seabrook
Kelley, Diane – Temple
King, Seth – Whitefield
Kofalt, Jim – Wilton
Kuttab, Katelyn; Lynn, Bob; McDonnell, Valerie; McMahon, Charles; Popovici-Muller, Daniel; Soti, Julius – Windham
Ladd, Rick – Haverhill
Litchfield, Melissa – Brentwood
Louis, Darrell – Littleton
MacDonald, Wayne; Perez, Kristine; Thomas, Doug -Londonderry
MacDonald, John; Peternel, Wolfeboro – Wolfeboro
Mannion, Tim & Tom; Tenczar, Jeffrey – Pelham
Mattson, Rita – Dublin
McFarlane, Donald – Orange
McGuire, Carol & Dan – Epsom
Mehegan, Peter; Seaworth, Brian – Pembroke
Melvin, Charles – Newton
Morse, Bryan; Thibault, James – Franklin
Nalevanko, Rich -Alstead
Ohm, Bill; Scully, Kevin – Nashua
Oulette, Mike – Colebrook
Pitaro, Matthew – Allenstown
Ploszaj, Tom (became an “I” after a very ugly Republican caucus) - Center Harbor
Post, Linda – Lyndeborough
Potenza, Kelley – Concord
Rhodes, Jennifer – Winchester
Rollins, Skip – Newport
Selby, Donald – Sandown
Sellars, John – Bristol
Sirois, Shane – New Ipswich
Smith, Jonathan – Ossipee
Smith, Steven; Spilsbury, Walter – Charlestown
Spillane, James; Roy, Terry; Verville, Kevin – Deerfield
Terry, Paul – Alton
Thackston, Dick – Troy
Toner, Travis – Belmont
Turcotte, Len – Barrington
Vose, Michael – Epping
Walsh, Lilli – Hampstead
Weyler, Ken – Kingston

Know your representatives and how they are working to dismantle state and local government.

For more information from Granite State Matters: Granite State Matters News We Love NH. Let's Save It from Extremism.

 

As quickly as something positive was voted on in yesterday’s final Session, it was taken away by those who abhor government. Some examples:

SB 14 was a bill relative to the penalty for certain fentanyl-related offenses; relative to establishing a mandatory minimum sentence for the crime of distributing a controlled drug with death resulting; and relative to amending the penalties for possession and use of a quantity of psilocybin for persons 18 years of age or older. Rep. Jodie Newell’s D-Keene, speech was personal and moving as she spoke against the bill. Barely four minutes long it can be viewed here at the 33:49 mark. SB 14 was also opposed by the NH Chiefs of Police Association. 

A roll-call vote was taken and by just three votes 186N-183Y, the bill failed. Liberty Alliance member Rep. Melissa Litchfield R-Brentwood, called for a “motion to reconsider.” A roll-call vote was taken and lo and behold, 184 for and 182 against meant we would reconsider the bill, which then passed, 185Y-182N. The Senate later tabled it. Having the choice of helping someone who might desperately need it or choosing punishment, the party of cruelty chooses punishment every time.

HB 377 is another cruel jab at transgender people. While constantly touting their championing of “choice” for parents, that comes to a dead stop when it comes to a parent making medical choices for their own child! This bill addresses health care professionals administering hormone treatments and puberty blockers along with recognizing the second Thurs. in Oct. as children's environmental health day. (What one has to do with the other is anyone’s guess.) Rep. Alice Wade D-Dover, gave another emotional, eloquent speech about her own experiences with hormone therapy. Determined to insert themselves where they don’t belong, Republicans crafted this bill to weaken and undermine the rights of parents to choose their minor child’s medical treatment. The bill was amended to allow for those who had already begun treatment before Jan. 1, 2026, to continue in that treatment. Rep. Wade, “That is not parental rights. It's just discrimination, plain and simple.” The bill passed anyway, 202Y-161N. So much for parental “choice” when it comes to their minor child and the “privacy” of the doctor’s office. You can catch the roughly five minute floor speech here at the 4:32:52 mark.

SB 218 is more suppressive absentee ballot requirements. This bill claimed to make absentee voting more secure but what it actually does is make it harder for voters, especially those who are disabled or those who can’t or don’t drive. More than likely, it will end up in the ACLU-NH lawsuit against last year’s voter suppression bill HB 1569, which will cost millions of dollars for NH taxpayers. The bill passed on a voice vote. 

HB 506 is a mixed bag of one having nothing to do with the other. As in background checks during motions to return firearms and ammunition; invalidating out-of-state driver's licenses issued to undocumented immigrants; and requiring schools to engage an owner's project manager for construction of school building aid projects at the time of application. Got that?
Anyway, it’s the second part of the bill that got the most attention as it targets immigrants again. Rep. David Meuse spoke passionately against this bill which you can see here at the 5:52:15 mark. The bill passed anyway, 197Y-159N. Cruelty lives on. 
Rep. Meuse ended his floor speech by saying, “If I know snatching liberty away from any of us opens the door to tyrants snatching it away from all of us, then I would press the red button to flush this anti-immigrant, anti-liberty and pro-cruelty legislation back down into the sewer with the state budget where it belongs.” 

And so ended Session shortly thereafter!

 

“We might have to put a leash on some of these local governments.”
Rep. Jason Osborne R-Auburn, House Majority Leader 
April 17, 2025

Is that right? Read that quote again and let it sink in.

On Sunday, June 29nd from 7-8pm, the Hillsborough County Democratic Committee will be hosting a webinar about the extremist groups who have infiltrated our local and state governments. The speaker will be former State Senator Jeanne Dietsch from Peterborough who has spent many years doing extensive research on the Free Staters and Liberty Alliance. 

Jeanne also writes for Granite State Matters, an on-line forum of current events in state government and what these groups are doing to destroy it. She is also the author of the booklet: “New Hampshire: Battleground in the Fight to Dismantle Democracy.”

Here’s an example of Republican “leadership”: HB 152 was a Democrat sponsored bill which would prohibit the sale and use of adhesive-based rodent traps. Information on the bill was sent to House members, regardless of party in the hopes of educating legislators, thereby gaining their support and vote. There were several Republican Representatives who supported the bill, but couldn't vote for it. Why? “Leadership” said no and they were afraid. One Rep has a farm/orchard and noted that the information persuaded that Rep to never use glue traps there again, but could not vote for the bill. This bill was indefinitely postponed at the end of March.

This is just one example and should not be happening! This is a group of extremists who think government should be run using  fear! How to identify anti-democracy elected officials:
 

• DEFUND, CLOSE, OR TOTALLY DEREGULATE what they’re elected to run. For instance, a zoning board candidate who wants all zoning regulations repealed.
• HARASS town, county or school staff. For instance, they may demand extra reviews, audits, copies, meetings, or paperwork.
• PROMOTE ANTI-SCIENTIFIC attitudes and policies, for instance, encouraging the legalization of inappropriate medications.
• HIDE FROM TAXPAYER SCRUTINY the use or outcomes from taxpayer spending, such as composite test results from educational voucher recipients by school.
• OBSTRUCT ELECTIONS & VOTING by requiring hand counts, unusual documentation, in-person voting, and so on.

If you are able to dedicate an hour of your time to learn more about who and what is causing these terrible bills to be passed, you can register here: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/804152/

The state’s budget for the next two years has been in the process of more changes than a star-studded Broadway play. The House and the Senate have been working to add safety measures for the state’s most vulnerable, subtract, taking away those safety measures for the state’s most vulnerable and cutting, cutting, cutting funding to groups and organizations whose very existence is to assist those in need of their services. Or just voting to do away with some of those organizations altogether. Let’s re-cap . . .

In 2011 a law was passed to improve the financial obligations of the state’s retirement system, affecting the pensions of roughly 1,500 firefighters and police officers. The current governor’s proposal for the next decade is to spend $27.5 million a year to benefit those who were affected. This funding was to come from legalizing video slot machines at the state’s charity casinos. During recent negotiations between House and Senate members an amendment was introduced with a cap of $120,000 per year. The majority party claimed their spending plan was practical due to current financial realities. The governor lamented, “The 11th-hour backroom deal fails to deliver on the promise that we made to all of New Hampshire.”

We’ll see. I can think of another promise the majority party failed to deliver on.

The re-worked budget restores the Office of Child Advocate, which had been eliminated by the Republican majority in the House. The Senate proposal funds the office at $1.6 million, while cutting staff. Hard to advocate for abused, vulnerable kids when understaffed . . .

The Dept. of Corrections was targeted earlier this year by the Republican House majority, but now the new proposal will restore more than 100 jobs. Unfortunately, that department now needs to find, somewhere, savings to the tune of $10 million. 

If you have or know someone with developmental disabilities, the heartless majority party could care less. On June 18th an amendment to the budget was proposed to cut $18.8 million to developmental disabilities services. Someone must have come to their senses(?), had a change of heart(?) or realized overnight how ugly of a look this is, as the funding was put back the next day. 

Naturally, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) continue to take hits from the majority party. The budget keeps provisions prohibiting DEI in all public schools and state-funded colleges and universities. 

And the best news of all? The Republicans beloved school voucher program, destined to obliterate the public school system, is saved! They will allow for the enrollment of 10,000 students as there is now no cap on their family income. Siblings of current voucher students will gain automatic enrollment, again, in spite of the 10,000 student limit. But the majority party seems to have thrown the state a bone. Their budget proposals keep the current education grants for school districts at $4,351 per pupil, throwing in additional funding for children who are eligible for free and reduced-cost meals and special education services. 

Such unheard of generosity brings tears . . .

Democrat Rep. Mary Jane Wallner's comment, "I won't be able to sign the committee of Conference report. The budget agreement contains many policies that I cannot support. For instance, charging premiums and copays to our poorest citizens for health care while expanding the Education Freedom accounts for high income families, significant changes to the staffing and authority of the Child Advocacy Office and removes protections from NH children and inadequate funds for our largest and most diverse school district. And the last minute, disappointing deal for our Group 2 employees are reasons why I cannot vote for the Committee of Conference report and I do ask to be removed."

And a statement from the governor, “If this budget were to come to me now, I couldn’t support it and would have to veto it.”

June 26th is going to be an interesting Session Day.

On Tues., June 24th, from 5:00-7:30 there will be a “Fight for our Future” rally in front of the State House, 107 North Main St. in Concord. This will be a rally expressing opposition to a budget that puts the interests of the state’s wealthiest above the needs of everyone else in New Hampshire.

Kent Street Coalition is an all volunteer group, championing progressive values in NH. Founded and formed after the Presidential election of 2016, they are committed to consistent, long-term, organized political action; engaging in politics as grassroots activists, vigilant in defending democracy; fighting together for the Promise of America: fairness, justice, equality, freedom, equity, and compassion. Here is their Mission statement.

The Republican-backed budget is cruel and mean-spirited, targeting the most vulnerable while catering to every callous, heartless and inhumane extreme policy whims of the Republican far-right (Free Staters, MAGA, Liberty Alliance and Young Americans for Liberty YAL members). 

This matters to all of us because too many NH citizens are unable to afford or access quality child care, education and other essential services. This budget needs to fund housing, lower property taxes and the cost of health care. Instead, it gives another handout to the ultra-wealthy. Additionally, the wealthiest families can now use YOUR tax dollars for private or religious schools, while they cut child protection and Medicaid. 

What you can do:
Show up with your signs, banners, energy and enthusiasm!
Bring family, friends and neighbors.
Get the word out by sharing this event with your social networks.
Sign our accountability banner.

There will be speakers, children's activities, music and a united presence, reminding our elected officials the people of NH are paying close attention. Let us all stand together for a budget that puts people before corporate interests and right-wing extremist politicians.

Let the Coalition know if you plan to attend, so they can plan for ice cream, signs and (very important) porta potties!  

https://forms.gle/tjyP4fYDsmTrwWhN7

Today was Flag Day, commemorating the date in 1777 the United States approved the design for our national flag. The Flag Resolution stated "That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." 

Today was also “No Kings” day with peaceful rallies held all across the country, denouncing the authoritarian currently occupying the People’s House. Throughout New Hampshire there were thirty or more such rallies scheduled and held during the day. Here in Keene, we had a very successful rally with roughly 2000 people attending, organized by the Keene Rally Coalition. There was a People’s March, music, raffles, writing postcards to elected officials, other postcards urging people to vote, food, a food drive for the Community Kitchen, sign painting, t-shirts, hula-hooping. 

People lined the road with their signs and the air was filled with the sounds of car horns blaring in return. While we had Peacekeepers on site, one could tell just from the positive atmosphere this was a peaceful protest. These were American citizens invoking their First Amendment right. 

Check out the pictures here.

And then they proceed to vote how they and the majority party wants to, in order to get what they want, which is the worst possible legislation for the people of New Hampshire. Let’s explore how some recent bills fared in the House on June 5th:

SB 72 is meant to establish “parents rights” in education. Funny how most of us, now with grown children, apparently have no idea we didn’t have any rights back when our own kids were in school! Which is a bunch of hogwash! 
“The general court finds and reaffirms that parents have a fundamental right and responsibility to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their minor children and that in order to meaningfully and effectively exercise this right, no educational institution may withhold information about a child, the child’s health, the child’s school environment, or the child’s in-school behavior from the child’s parent or parents absent a compelling government interest.” Parents already know they have these rights concerning their kids (at least I knew it), this is just mandating now for school staff to spy and report back to parents. “Accordingly, the general court further finds that it is necessary to establish a consistent mechanism for parents to be notified of information relating to the health, well-being, and educational progress of their minor children while those children are in the custody and control of the public schools.” Funny how it’s always the public schools that are targeted. And let’s not forget the all important violations. “Any parent claiming violation of any provision of this chapter may bring an action for declaratory and/or injunctive relief and monetary damages against the school.  If a parent prevails in any such court action, the court shall award to the parent his or her reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, including any such attorneys’ fees and court costs incurred in an appeal to the supreme court.  If a parent does not prevail in any court action brought under this chapter, then the court shall award to the defendants reasonable attorney fees and court costs, including reasonable attorney fees and court costs incurred by appeals up to and including the supreme court.” Perhaps the most important part of this bill is that teens now need written permission from parents for access to birth control and prenatal care. The teenage pregnancy rate in NH has been pretty low, this will probably now change. Results of this? Less higher education for the young mom who will be stuck in low wage jobs, no free or reduced school lunches for the child (Republicans already got rid of that idea), housing? What housing? 

In spite of on line opposition from 463 people with only 20 in support of, the House majority got the bill passed 214-167. Because this is what they want, who cares what the people want.

SB 54, a bipartisan bill that ended up getting “tabled.” This bill changes suspension periods under different circumstances originating from refusing testing consent to determine alcohol concentration. It also changes the penalties for aggravated driving while intoxicated. But before the bill got tabled, a voice vote was held on Amendment 2372h which added teaching mandatory “firearms safety” for K-12 public school kids (again with just the public schools?) The amendment failed and it should be noted that on line opposition to this was 1,292 versus only 15 in support of. What does teaching firearm safety have to do with aggravated driving while intoxicated? Nothing. The extremists in the House want what they want and will include amending bills they think have a great chance of passing!

SB 96, proposed by extremists in both the Senate and the House, is another attempt at putting teachers in the horrible position of having to report to a parents written request for information concerning their child, but disguised as just another “parental rights” bill. A floor amendment brought forth by Liberty Alliance member Rep. Glenn Cordelli allowed for information to be withheld if abuse, abandonment or neglect was reasonably thought to be the result. That passed with a voice vote. On line opposition to this bill was 611 to 215 in support of. Many who left on line testimony expressed concern for the safety of LGBTQ students. But the bill passed by 12 votes, 198-172. After all, this is what they want. 

SB 100, in a nutshell, prohibits teaching discrimination. Anyone who claims to be upset could bring about an investigation and civil action against a school or the district. Rep. Peggy Balboni (D) spoke to the bill’s undermining of the integrity of the education system and that students get nothing while classroom discussion is suppressed. On line opposition was 462 to 14 who supported this bill. Samples of online testimony against: “who ever heard of prohibition of history. NH is going too far.” 
“We should be able to handle difficult subjects in education. Coddling students with the idea of sugar-coating history does no one any favors.” 
“HISTORY IS FACT. whether people like it or not. And how quickly we forget it. This bill is harmful and buckles to the divisive concepts law that is unconstitutional.”
“Don’t pass unconstitutional laws.”
SB 100 passed, 194-165. Voter opinion be damned.

SB 213 aims to make it harder for some folks to vote, specifically those who vote absentee. It changes the standard for absentee voting to "It is more likely than not" a voter will be absent. And also requires the presentation of proof of identity, citizenship, age, and domicile when applying for an absentee ballot. Should be a piece of cake for someone who is disabled, bedridden or needs to find a ride. On line opposition was 382 versus only 5 in support of. Samples of online testimony against: “A registered voter should NOT have to re-qualify for an absentee ballot.”
“Obstructionist. Make it voting easier not harder on NH citizens.”
“Come now. If I need to be out of town, as I often am for business, I should merely be able to provide y NH driver's lic. for proof. Again, you are making this more difficult for everyone. Vote NO Why are you all creating laws and raising taxes on EVERYONE. Including yourselves.”

NH voters recognize these bills for what they are, voter suppression! The bill passed, 189-148. 

Perhaps the majority party in Concord needs to be reminded of what a “public servant” is, because their actions show they are clueless!

The one thing the government fears is the day we all stand together.

This country was founded on the idea that we are a nation of laws, not kings! Founding Father and Pres. John Adams once said, “Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men; therefore, the people alone have an incontestable, unalienable, and indefeasible right to institute government; and to reform, alter, or totally change the same, when their protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness require it.” And yet, here we have a person (again!) who thinks he is one!

On Sat., June14th, there will be two “No Kings!” day of visibility events. The first will be held in Jaffrey from 10:00 – noon at the corner of Rtes. 124 and 202 (downtown Jaffrey). Bring your family, friends, your enthusiasm, flags and signs. Suggestions for those who make their own signs: “No Kings! No Clowns!”; “We have a Constitution, not a King!”; “Resisting fascism is your American duty!” You get the idea.

Other visibility events, in Peterborough from noon – 1:30 at the intersection of Rtes. 101 and 202.

From 1:00 – 4:00 in Keene at Fuller Park, 312 Washington St. (Recreation Center) there will be a “Festival of Resistance.” A People’s March up Washington St. kicks off the festival and then back to the park where family friendly activities are planned, music will be going on from 2:00 – 4:00, a bike and a hand quilted baby quilt will be raffled off. A food drive will going on for the Community Kitchen, T-shirts featuring the “Hands Off” logo will be available for purchase, write a postcard or two at our Defend Democracy Tent. Enjoy samples of goodies from local bakeries and so much more! Be sure to bring a chair or blanket, picnic snacks, NA beverages and non-perishables for the food drive. As for the Jaffrey event, bring your family, friends, enthusiasm, flags and signs. This event is presented by the Keene Rally Coalition.

From 1:00 – 5:00 in Concord at the State House.

In Nashua from 2:00 – 4:00 at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.

Democratic Values
~Defend the Constitution
~Policies that support working families
~Defend Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
~NO to corruption. NO to dictatorship.
~YES to Democracy!

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism. 
- Howard Zinn, American historian and WWII veteran

In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith.
-J. William Fulbright, an American senator who began the international exchange program for scholars known as the Fulbright scholarship. 

Here are some events happening around the state during the month of June (and beyond) to celebrate acceptance, diversity and inclusion for all. Communities throughout the state have events, festivals, and parades in honor of Pride Month:  

ACLU of New Hampshire Pride Kickoff
Thursday, June 5
5:00 p.m.
Keach Park, Concord

Windham Pride Festival – The 5th annual pride festival is organized by Windham’s Citizens for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This family-friendly event is free and offers activities for all ages, live entertainment and food trucks.

Sunday, June 8, 12pm–4pm
Windham High School

Lebanon Opera House Pride Celebration - The all-ages Party in the Park is back for its 4th year. There is a resource and artisan fair showcasing over 20 organizations. Enjoy crafts, food, games and more. When the sun goes down, the silent disco begins. Join guest DJs for dancing under the stars.

Friday, June 13, 6pm-8:30pm / 9pm-11pm  
Colburn Park, Downtown Lebanon

New London Pride
Sunday, June 15, 1:30 pm
84 Main Street, New London

Nashua Pride Festival & Parade - This event is free and celebrates acceptance, diversity, fun and music to promote equality and inclusion of everyone. The Pride Parade begins at 3pm, and includes a family friendly afternoon of art, music, food trucks, and local vendors.  

Saturday, June 21, 3pm – 6pm
Nashua Public Library, Nashua  

Littleton Pride
Saturday, June 21, 11:00 a.m.
Riverfront Commons, Littleton

Portsmouth Pride Festival and Marketplace - This is the 11th annual Portsmouth Pride Celebration. The parade begins the celebration and all are welcome to participate. The parade ends at Strawbery Banke where there will be over 100 vendors, performances, speakers and other family friendly activities.   

Saturday, June 21, 12:00 parade; festival 12pm-5pm
Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth

Manchester Pride Festival – Celebrate the 8th annual Pride Festival beginning with a Pride Parade down Elm Street to Veterans Park for an afternoon of interactive art, live entertainment, youth activities, and community vendors.    

Saturday, June 28, 10am – 6pm
Veterans Park, Manchester

White Mountains Pride Festival - This festival offers a full day of celebration with live music, entertainment, family friendly games and activities for all ages, food trucks, vendors and much more. 

Saturday, June 28, 10am-4pm
Community Center Park, North Conway  

Keene Pride Festival – The largest pride festival in the Monadnock Region is back in downtown Keene. Over 5,000 people attend this event with more than 100 vendors including artisans, non-profit organizations, live music acts, food trucks, circus performers, drag queens, kings and more.  

Sunday, September 21, 12pm - 7pm
Downtown Keene  

Nope, it's not too late to help protect civil rights and liberties in New Hampshire:

1. Book ban: Gov. Ayotte has the power to veto a bill meant to create a chilling effect for educators while making it easier to ban books in classrooms and school libraries. This has to do specifically with HB 324. Tell her to veto this bill when it gets to her desk.
2. An anti-liberty budget: Lawmakers are putting together a state budget which contradicts our state's values of freedom, equality, and community. It would strip away the civil rights and liberties of NH citizens. Every two years new budgets are passed, focusing on state finances. Unfortunately, legislators in the majority party have run with this opportunity to add a bunch of non-financial, grossly harmful, hateful and unpopular policies into the budget. A few examples; a vague and broad state ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), a devastating rollback of anti-discrimination protections for transgender people which would allow policies like bathroom bans to become law in NH, eliminate the NH Family Planning Program, which supports vital reproductive and sexual health care services like no-cost and low-cost birth control, cancer screenings, STD testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and counseling, and more. Send your message here.
3. Attacks on birth control: There are two bills that could ban confidential birth control for teenagers. These bills are brought to you by the same people who would force a young woman to give birth and a few years later deny the child school lunches. A little more information on SB 72 and HB 10, the bills in question. Let your voice be heard here.
4. More government interference in healthcare: There are two bills, HB 377 and HB 712 that not only meddles in the private healthcare decisions of families but would ban some healthcare options for young transgender people. The majority party is always touting their belief in “freedom”, “personal choice” and “liberty”, except when it comes to issues they have no business meddling in. Protect bodily autonomy here.
5. Raising the human cost of sentencing: Lawmakers are also considering two "mandatory minimum" bills, which are arbitrary, one-size-fits-all sentences that have been proven to be ineffective, unjust, and expensive. NH doesn’t need more mass incarceration, amounting to over punishing people for certain drug-related crimes. No to mandatory minimum.

There is still time to make your voice heard and let your elected officials know that, as their constituent, you want them to oppose this terrible legislation.

We are stronger when we stand together!