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The news from Tennessee is deeply troubling. Sununu and his Republican majorities in the State House have already emboldened white nationalists and other far right actors to disrupt local school board meetings and target educators for providing students with age-appropriate curriculum regarding our nation’s history and present. Every student deserves to learn about our country’s history, good and bad, and to engage in conversations about our future.
The Reproductive Freedom Fund of New Hampshire, Granite State Progress, Kent Street Coalition, the NH Handmaid Coalition, and other supporters of reproductive rights hosted a “Our Bodies, Our Access: Stop Sununu’s Abortion Ban” demonstration and press conference to denounce Governor Chris Sununu’s outrageous and cruel abortion ban in the state budget.
Voters send strong message in election where language of HB 544 played prominent role on campaign trail
Amendment is yet another attempt to whitewash American history and limit important conversations on systemic racism and sexism
HB 542 originally blocked the Governor from imposing a ban or limit on in-person gatherings at places of worship during public health or other states of emergency but was amended in the House to also include a provision giving businesses and employees a license to discriminate against others, particularly LGBT families.
Working together, advocates for economic, racial, disability, education, and housing justice uplift united vision for a strong, healthy, and equitable New Hampshire
Medical professionals, business leaders, faith communities, professors, state and local officials, and racial justice leaders are opposed to the inclusion of the White Supremacy Protection Act (also known as HB 544) in the state budget. This bill language would prevent New Hampshire from acknowledging and addressing systemic racism and sexism, creating more barriers to a healthy, safe, and equitable New Hampshire.
Rep. Keith Ammon (R-Free State) and Rep. Daryl Abbas (R-Salem) gathered with hate activists for a so-called Rally Against Anti-Racism at the State House in support of the White Supremacy Protection Act (also known as HB 544) in the state’s budget. Statements from members of the coalition in opposition.
ALERT: On Anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, NH Republicans Hold Public Hearing to Roll Back Worker Protections
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire is a sad reminder of what happens when we do not have strong unions to advocate for safe working conditions. Particularly now, in the middle of a public health pandemic and when unions are at the front line protecting workers from egregious examples of exploitation, we do not need bills that undermine workers’ rights.
CONCORD, NH – Today the NH Senate and House passed the final piece of legislation in a package of gun safety bills headed for the Governor’s desk. HB 109 requires background checks for firearms sales and completely closes… Read More
Tag: State House
ICYMI: Tennessee Educator Fired in Anti-CRT Backlash, Symbol of What’s to Come Under Sununu’s Ban on Truthful Teaching
Posted: July 15, 2021 by Granite State Progress Leave a Comment
The news from Tennessee is deeply troubling. Sununu and his Republican majorities in the State House have already emboldened white nationalists and other far right actors to disrupt local school board meetings and target educators for providing students with age-appropriate curriculum regarding our nation’s history and present. Every student deserves to learn about our country’s history, good and bad, and to engage in conversations about our future.
Category: Press Releases Tags: chris sununu, ComplicitChris, Governor Sununu, racial justice, racism, State House, State Senate, Sununu
Reproductive Freedom Fund of NH, Granite Staters, Handmaid Coalition Denounce Sununu’s Outrageous Abortion Ban in “Our Bodies, Our Access” Demonstration at State House
Posted: June 16, 2021 by Granite State Progress Leave a Comment
The Reproductive Freedom Fund of New Hampshire, Granite State Progress, Kent Street Coalition, the NH Handmaid Coalition, and other supporters of reproductive rights hosted a “Our Bodies, Our Access: Stop Sununu’s Abortion Ban” demonstration and press conference to denounce Governor Chris Sununu’s outrageous and cruel abortion ban in the state budget.
Category: Press Releases Tags: abortion, chris sununu, Governor Sununu, reproductive rights, State House, State Senate
Granite State Progress Congratulates Rep-Elect Muriel Hall and Celebrates Strong Ballot Box Rejection of Hatred and Division
Posted: June 9, 2021 by Granite State Progress Leave a Comment
Voters send strong message in election where language of HB 544 played prominent role on campaign trail
Category: Press Releases Tags: State House, White Supremacy, white supremacy protection act
Broad Coalition Condemns White Supremacy Protection Act In State Budget
Last Updated: June 9, 2021 by Granite State Progress Leave a Comment
Amendment is yet another attempt to whitewash American history and limit important conversations on systemic racism and sexism
Category: Press Releases Tags: chris sununu, state budget, State House, State Senate, Sununu, white supremacy protection act
Statement on NH Senate Public Hearing on Arizona-Styled “License to Discriminate” Bill
Posted: May 11, 2021 by Granite State Progress Leave a Comment
HB 542 originally blocked the Governor from imposing a ban or limit on in-person gatherings at places of worship during public health or other states of emergency but was amended in the House to also include a provision giving businesses and employees a license to discriminate against others, particularly LGBT families.
Category: Press Releases Tags: LGBT+, license to discriminate, State House, State Senate
NH People’s Budget Campaign Demands the Senate Deliver a Better Budget During Rally and Public Hearing Testimony
Last Updated: May 4, 2021 by Granite State Progress Leave a Comment
Working together, advocates for economic, racial, disability, education, and housing justice uplift united vision for a strong, healthy, and equitable New Hampshire
Category: Press Releases Tags: chris sununu, economic justice, Governor Sununu, health care, people's budget, racial justice, state budget, State House, State Senate, Sununu
ROUNDUP: Doctors, Business Industry, Faith Leaders, Professors, Elected Officials, Racial Justice Advocates Oppose HB 544 Language
Last Updated: April 29, 2021 by Granite State Progress Leave a Comment
Medical professionals, business leaders, faith communities, professors, state and local officials, and racial justice leaders are opposed to the inclusion of the White Supremacy Protection Act (also known as HB 544) in the state budget. This bill language would prevent New Hampshire from acknowledging and addressing systemic racism and sexism, creating more barriers to a healthy, safe, and equitable New Hampshire.
Category: Press Releases Tags: State House, State Senate, White Supremacy
Racial Justice Supporters Condemn White Supremacy Protection Act Hate Rally in Concord (HB 544 & State Budget)
Last Updated: April 29, 2021 by Granite State Progress Leave a Comment
Rep. Keith Ammon (R-Free State) and Rep. Daryl Abbas (R-Salem) gathered with hate activists for a so-called Rally Against Anti-Racism at the State House in support of the White Supremacy Protection Act (also known as HB 544) in the state’s budget. Statements from members of the coalition in opposition.
Category: Press Releases Tags: state budget, State House, State Senate, White Supremacy
On Anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, NH Republicans Hold Public Hearing to Roll Back Worker Protections
Last Updated: April 21, 2021 by Granite State Progress Leave a Comment
ALERT: On Anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, NH Republicans Hold Public Hearing to Roll Back Worker Protections
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire is a sad reminder of what happens when we do not have strong unions to advocate for safe working conditions. Particularly now, in the middle of a public health pandemic and when unions are at the front line protecting workers from egregious examples of exploitation, we do not need bills that undermine workers’ rights.
Category: Press Releases Tags: Labor, Right to Work, State House, Sununu, Workers Rights
NH Senate and House Pass Package of Gun Violence Prevention Bills, Next Stop Governor’s Desk
Posted: June 27, 2019 by Granite State Progress Leave a Comment
CONCORD, NH – Today the NH Senate and House passed the final piece of legislation in a package of gun safety bills headed for the Governor’s desk. HB 109 requires background checks for firearms sales and completely closes… Read More
Category: Press Releases Tags: chris sununu, Governor Sununu, Gun, Gun Violence Prevention, State House, State Senate, Sununu
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