Donald Trump’s presidency has been sold to the public like a miracle cure. He promised to fix inflation, end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours, and "Make America Great Again." But as with any snake oil salesman, the promises never matched reality.

Trump claims to have a mandate, a supposed endorsement of his vision for America. But with a razor-thin victory margin and less than 50% of the popular vote, his win is far from a landslide.

The size of New Hampshire’s state legislature is quite unique among its peers, not just around the US, but around the globe. With 400 State Representatives and 24 Senators, we have more legislators than many developed countries, despite being one of the smallest states in the US. With approximately 3,500 people per representative and the first-in-the-nation presidential primary, New Hampshire is known for having very politically engaged citizens. 

But is this really the case? Who is allowed to be engaged in our political system and why? How can we make it more accessible, equitable, and accountable?

Tuesday, November 5th 2024. What else do I need to say? The American people made their choice, and we as a country and in our own communities will have to reckon with that choice over the next four years. 

I won’t offer blind reassurance about what’s to come, but national politics alone won’t shape our future. Trump’s nominations of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General and RFK Jr. for Health Secretary isn’t exactly the greatest sign for the incoming administration, but if we’re going to continue making progress in the next four years, that starts with local resilience. Instead of dwelling on federal politics, let’s focus on how we can improve our communities over the next four years.

It's difficult to find the right words right now because I can't blindly reassure folks and tell you everything's going to be fine. It's ok to be sad, angry, confused, or scared right now for what's going to happen in the next few years. In the coming weeks and months, we are going to regroup, organize, and fight to protect our rights.

Candidate Alice Wade shares her views as she seeks election in Strafford 15's state representative district (Dover Ward 2).

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 in which our children will live in the not too distant future.

Alice Wade and Lucas Veitch are duking it out in Dover's Ward 2 to earn the Democratic nomination for state representative for Strafford County District 15.

Whoever wins will face Republican Keith Mistretta, who is running unopposed, in November. They are all running to replace Bill Conlin, D-Dover, who is not running for re-election, to represent Dover Ward 2.

More than 100 transgender residents and allies rallied outside the State House on Sunday night to send a message to Gov. Chris Sununu: In New Hampshire, it's "Live free or die" unless you are trans.

Just a few weeks ago, the New Hampshire Senate voted to pass a bill enabling widespread book bans throughout the state. The House has continued attempting to increase the income cap to use school vouchers or even remove it entirely. All while students and teachers suffer as a result.

New Hampshire residents gathered in front of the statehouse Wednesday morning to urge Gov. Chris Sununu to veto four recently passed bills that would curb rights for LGBTQ+ people.

When an identity is shunned for being weird, different, strange, or unusual, people are given the moral authority to exclude them.

We have to call on our senators and our governor to not let hate find a safe haven in New Hampshire, for all of our sakes.

These anti-trans bills aren’t meant to help kids, they’re preventing kids who need the care from getting it.

These politicians don’t see me for who I am, they see me as a tool to scare parents into thinking that their kids might become transgender just from learning about it in school.