The Soapbox: New Hampshire thrives when workers stand together — not alone

Monday, January 19, 2026Friday, November 21, 2025

Rep. Brian Labrie argues that the so-called “Public Employee Choice Act” is about freedom. But true workplace freedom has never meant forcing workers to negotiate alone against the power and resources of the state. In New Hampshire — a place where the middle class was built through solidarity, fairness, and collective voice — this proposal would undermine the very system that has delivered stability and economic mobility for tens of thousands of families.

The Soapbox: ‘I rely on the ACA tax credits’

Monday, January 19, 2026Saturday, November 15, 2025

If the ACA goes away I’ll have to pay an extra $230 a month. This isn’t feasible. I’m already paying out of pocket for doctor visits. It just feels like I’m being punished for coming from a background without having family support. I’m doing all the things I’m supposed to – I work, I go to school, I lead, and its just not enough.

The Soapbox: This American Education Week, remember – public dollars belong in public schools

Friday, November 14, 2025

As a former Manchester middle school counselor, a state representative, and a taxpayer, these numbers scare me — and they should scare you too. Governor Kelly Ayotte’s private school vouchers are draining funding from public schools, which serve over 160,000 students across the state.

The Soapbox: Manchester deserves planning, not political horse trading

Thursday, November 13, 2025

New Hampshire’s transportation system does not run on back-room deals, campaign slogans, or eleventh-hour improvisation. It runs—when it runs well—on public process, engineering reality, and basic honesty with taxpayers. That is why the Executive Council’s latest clash over the Ten-Year Transportation Plan should concern every Granite Stater, and especially those of us in Manchester.

The Soapbox: Plea from a Ward Selectwoman on ‘write in’ candidates

Monday, January 19, 2026Saturday, November 8, 2025

To say how irritating it is to have to record ridiculous and inappropriate write ins would be an understatement. We recorded disgusting phrases, and others that were children who clearly are not even able to be elected, adding at least an hour or more to an already long day.

The Soapbox: Accountability matters

Thursday, October 30, 2025

No one should get a free pass simply because they hold office. Elected leaders work for US, the people. It’s time to demand the truth, expect transparency and insist that our representatives answer for their words and actions.

The Soapbox: Why I will be opposing the ‘cryptocurrency freedom’ bill

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

I will be opposing HB 639, the so-called “cryptocurrency freedom” bill now before the Senate. Despite its libertarian rhetoric of innovation and “financial opportunity,” the measure is a blueprint for deregulation that would invite precisely the abuses and inequalities that scholar Finn Brunton warns of in his recent New York Times essay on the true nature of cryptocurrency.

The Soapbox: Manchester’s proposed $kate park – building smart, not just big

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

This project was not included in the city’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget. That means we are considering new long-term debt outside the normal budgeting process. Before we commit taxpayers to millions in new costs, we should step back and ask if there is a better way to fund it.

The Soapbox: Why I’m Supporting Jess Spillers for Mayor

Saturday, September 27, 2025Saturday, September 27, 2025

As mayor, I know Jess’s number one priority will be ensuring our public schools are fully funded. I am a product of the Manchester School District. I want my children to grow up with the strong sense of pride my family feels in the city. For this to happen, we must first invest in our schools.

The Soapbox: At a crossroad

Thursday, September 18, 2025

The question remains: Can we prioritize the well-being of our children, or will we allow influential figures and organizations to dictate our future and impose globalism? It is crucial that we set aside our minor disagreements to effectively confront the threat of globalism. True freedom is not free, and we must move beyond the left versus right narrative.

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