Join RAD at Vermont’s Biggest Labor Day March and Rally Sept. 1
Family-friendly event celebrates working Vermonters over billionaires. Labor Day is just around the corner, and … Read more
2022 Legislative Update, Week of March 21st
This last week was a tough one, with the House Legislature passing bad bills including HB 1266, an anti-sanctuary bill, HB 1476, undoing bail reform, and HB 1393, relating to school district budget caps. The New Hampshire Legislature also decided to pass a resolution in support of Israel, even though they should not be taking on international issues. This resolution will now go to the Senate.
Rights & Democracy Statement in Solidarity with Dartmouth Student Workers
Rights & Democracy stands in solidarity with Dartmouth student workers who are seeking to unionize. We believe that to truly advocate for students’ rights and fair wages, students should be able to have a recognized union. This current effort is closely aligned with our vision for a society where all people earn a livable wage, and our work for a more truly democratic and just society.
2022 Legislative Update, Week of February 7th
We hope you are not losing the passion to keep doing your part – your voice matters! We keep hearing from elected officials that the most effective way to influence the legislative process is to talk to your legislator.
The NH People’s Bailout: A COVID-19 Town Hall
As of April 28th, 60 people have died and over 2,000 people have tested positive for ... Read more
Our Platform, Our Statehouse – take action this week! (May 20, 2019)
We are in the final days of the Senate’s budgeting process and this may be our last opportunity to influence them and fix the education funding crisis. No one plays a bigger role in drafting the budget than Senate leadership so it’s essential that they hear from us.
Our Platform, Our State House- take action this week! (March 4, 2019)
When we launched the New Hampshire People’s Platform on the first day of the 2019 … Read more
Sign the Petition: Raise the Wage!
A recent report by the Rights & Democracy Education Fund — “New Hampshire Together: Voices from the Granite State”* — found strong, shared agreement across the state around the major issues facing our families and communities.
Stop Work Requirements in New Hampshire
Republican lawmakers have requested a federal waiver to impose a harsh work requirement on recipients of Medicaid … Read more
3 Actions to Take on Paid Family Leave and Trans Rights
Here are some quick, easy actions you can take in the next week to help … Read more
Paid Family Leave: Preventative Insurance for New Hampshire Workers
(This following essay was written by Rights & Democracy member Nikki Casey) It’s time for … Read more
Vote on Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance
Calls Needed: Important Vote on Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance. Help us get one … Read more