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EXCLUSIVE: Ayotte held accountable for her work shaping far-right Supreme Court in new video following presidential immunity decision
The New Hampshire Democratic Party has launched a new video aimed at holding leading Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte accountable for her work shaping the modern conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court. The move comes one day after the court issued a shock 6-3 ruling that grants “absolute immunity” to Donald Trump from criminal…
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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — June 30, 2024
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? Top NH Dem Leaders Defend Biden…
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Keene hosts funeral to mark 2 years of the fall of abortion rights in the country
Almost 100 people gathered at Central Square in Keene on Saturday afternoon to mourn the two year anniversary of the fall of Roe v. Wade, ending federal protections for abortions in the country.
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“I wouldn’t use the word desperate”: NH GOP spends big to flee from abortion record on 2nd Anniversary of Dobbs
On the 2nd anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the New Hampshire Republican Party announced a six-figure ad spend attempting to rewrite their record on reproductive rights in the 2024 election after passing the first abortion ban in modern history. During a press conference led by NH GOP Chair Chris Ager, the party…
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NH Democrats stack events across state ahead of first debate while Trump campaign stays quiet
In the lead-up to the first presidential debate on June 27 and July 4, the Biden-Harris campaign in New Hampshire is launching an extensive mobilization effort with over 110 events across the state across the next two weeks. These include debate watch parties, door-knocking canvass launches, community gatherings, and a major reproductive rights mobilization event.…
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State Rep. Jon Stone’s social media posts include Nazi references and racist remarks
New Hampshire State Representative Jon Stone—already under intense scrutiny for his termination as a police officer due to threats of a mass shooting of police, threats of sexual violence, and inappropriate relationship with a minor—now faces further backlash as a review of his social media activity has revealed a pattern of disturbing and extremist posts.…
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NH-based media entrepreneur reflects on BIPOC journalism in the state
Media entrepreneur Anthony Payton spoke to the Granite Post ahead of Juneteenth about his journey as a BIPOC journalist, and the need for diverse journalism.
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EXCLUSIVE: Labor unions rally behind Colin Van Ostern for his NH-02 bid
In a boost to his congressional campaign, Colin Van Ostern this week secured the endorsements of three prominent labor organizations. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Transportation Division (SMART-TD), and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Local 230 have all announced their support for Van…
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Resurfaced video of Kelly Ayotte opposing same sex marriage reignities concerns
A recently resurfaced video from 2010 has reignited conversations around leading Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte’s consistent opposition to same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ rights throughout her political career. Released by the political advocacy group American Bridge during Pride Month, the video captures Ayotte during a U.S. Senate debate explicitly rejecting the legalization of same-sex marriage…
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NH State Senate candidate Victoria Sullivan has long history of anti-LGBTQ views, harassment
Republican candidate for New Hampshire State Senate Victoria Sullivan kicked off pride month by saying the LGBTQ+ community had no right to use the rainbow as a symbol, saying it was “given to God’s people as a sign of his covenant with us,” and that “no group or organization can claim it for themselves.” “They…
