The Soapbox: Ethics complaint highlights drawbacks of unpaid legislature

Monday, September 23, 2024Wednesday, January 10, 2024

In offering a legislative pay of only $100 per year, we do not invite all walks of life into our so-called “citizen legislature.” Instead, we rely on wealthy elites to address working-class problems. In considering why New Hampshire is the only New England state that has failed to legalize cannabis, or why our legislature is so slow to expand housing and address homelessness, the cause is clear: a volunteer legislature overpopulated by older, wealthy, retired citizens shielded from working-class problems.

Gubernatorial candidate condemns votes on anti-LBGTQ legislation

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, January 5, 2024

Gubernatorial candidate Jon Kiper issued a statement today condemning the passage of HB619, legislation he characterized as the first steps in a broader attack on the transgender community.

Gubernatorial candidate tosses pizzas for homeless

Saturday, June 15, 2024Sunday, December 24, 2023

New Hampshire gubernatorial candidate Jon Kiper has plenty of ideas on how to address the Granite State’s homeless crisis, but he’s not afraid to help the state’s homeless population in other ways as well.

Seriously? Heritage Foundation publishes 180-day plan for dictatorship

Monday, September 23, 2024Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Project 2025 would: 1) deploy the military against Americans inside the US; 2) wrest fiscal control from Congress to the President; and 3) replace up to 50,000 civil servants with political supporters. Heritage has already recruited hundreds at the Iowa State Fair.

Sept. 14: UP! is coming to Manchester! [free event]

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Join young progressives this Thursday Sept. 14 for a FREE event of food, drinks, and fun!

The Soapbox: Why I’m voting for June Trisciani for State Senate

Monday, September 23, 2024Monday, October 31, 2022

There are many important issues the State legislature will be asked to address in the next few years, primary among them are education, affordable housing, and health care. To do this, we need fresh perspectives and legislators who can foster productive and civil dialogue and who act in the best interest not only of their constituents, but for all of New Hampshire’s citizens. For this reason, I will vote for June Trisciani for State Senate.

New Hampshire’s chance to finally go green is with HB 1598

Monday, September 23, 2024Saturday, April 2, 2022

The “Live Free or Die” state is still dragging its feet on legalizing recreational cannabis. However, the 2022 legislative session offers something seldom seen, a legalization bill with the potential to pass. HB1598, legalizing the possession and use of cannabis, is a beacon of hope for many Granite Staters.

Letters: Put democracy back into the citizens’ hands

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, April 26, 2021

The For the People Act is being portrayed as a “power grab” by its opponents but it is the exact opposite. By addressing systemic issues involving voting, this act puts democracy back into the hands of citizens, not politicians.

Ron Shaw announces candidacy for NH State Representative

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Ron Shaw on Wednesday announced his candidacy for State Representative in Hillsborough County District 10 (Manchester Ward 3).

A President Elizabeth Warren would be this century’s FDR

Monday, September 23, 2024Thursday, January 30, 2020

I had been undecided on whom to vote for in the upcoming NH Presidential Primary on Tuesday, February 11th, until last week. As a proud Granite Stater, I take our First in the Nation status seriously by speaking to the candidates and asking hard questions. I strongly believe Elizabeth Warren is the Franklin Delano Roosevelt of our time, and she has earned my vote for president.

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