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ManchesterCreating the Economy of our Future: A Community ConversationMon, 03/08/2010 - 7:00pm YWCA of NH, 72 Concord Street, Manchester The current economic crisis is different from any recession the U. S. has experienced since the Great Depression. We are at an economic crossroad in the United States. Families in New Hampshire and across the nation are facing unemployment, additional layoffs, and few job openings. At the same time unemployment benefits and COBRA subsidies are running out. Join us as we discuss current state and national job creation proposals, ways to save the jobs we have in our state and how to make sure families in our communities are able to pay the rent and see the doctor while they are between jobs. WHAT: Creating the Economy of our Future: A Community Conversation WHEN: Monday, March 8th, 7 - 8:30 p.m. WHERE: YWCA of NH, 72 Concord Street, Manchester Panelists for this program include Mark MacKenzie of NH AFL-CIO, Cathy Corkery of NH Sierra Club, and others. RSVP is required - please email me at ozink@nhcitizensalliance.org to let me know you are coming - snacks will be prov By ozink at 03/07/2010 - 16:30 | Coalitions | Manchester | login or register to post comments | calendar
Awakening The Dreamer, Changing the DreamSun, 01/10/2010 - 12:30pm Unitarian Universalist Church of Manchester 669 Union Street, Manchester We all want to leave a better world for our children, but our modern dream of progress through endless growth has become a nightmare. The Awakening the Dreamer symposium uses powerful documentary modules and guided discussion to reveal where we are, how we got here, and most importantly provides a vision for a sustainable future. What's really great about this event is that you don't leave feeling guilty. You leave feeling empowered and very much a key part of a larger movement. Register at awakeningthedreamer.org. This is an afternoon symposium that looks at the energy crises not only from an environmental perspective, but also from a spiritual and social justice perspective. We are sponsoring this event in conjunction with the Pachamama Alliance, which provides the speakers and the materials covered. These symposiums are being offered world-wide, and we are very lucky to have one right here in Manchester, NH. Recommended donation of $15 adults and $5 students accepted at the door. By mlt118 at 12/01/2009 - 14:44 | Accountability | Features | Manchester | login or register to post comments | calendar
Rock and Rally for Health CareThu, 07/02/2009 - 12:00pm Manchester City Hall Plaza Rock and Rally for Health Care Reform With a Performance By Josh Logan Where: Manchester City Hall Plaza When: Thursday, July 2 from Noon to 2:00PM Join New Hampshire for Health Care and the Change That Works Campaign on National Health Care Action Day for a health care rally and FREE concert with Josh Logan. Together we can make sure that every American has access to quality, affordable health care. Don’t forget to bring a health care “memento” – an item that represents the need for health care reform, such as an empty pill bottle, medical bill, or picture of a loved one. Questions: Olivia Zink 603-290-0075 or olivia@nhforhealthcare.org By healthcare at 06/30/2009 - 17:31 | Health care | Manchester | login or register to post comments | calendar
Soldiers of ConscienceSun, 10/19/2008 - 11:00am Unitarian Universalist Church, 669 Union Street, Manchester, NH A new documentary film about the demands of duty and the call of conscience. Eight Iraq War soldiers face the most difficult moral decision of their lives: to kill or not to kill. A realistic yet optimistic look at war, peace, and the power of the human conscience. (86 min. PG-13) Would this be an appropriate act of NH civil disobedience?
Over at NHFree.com we have been kicking around various ideas for civil disobedience. I'm kind of a perfectionist about CD and think it should be done mostly when it's something average people could support. So I'd like to know what you progressive NH folks think, before I decide whether to do this. Right now I'd say there's a 10% chance I will.
Considering how many people have been harmed by the TSA, how expensive it has gotten, how ineffective it is generally acknowledged to be... how it even endangers people...perhaps *something* harmless needs to be done to show them that at least some folks have had enough. The images of despondent, shuffling, compliant humanity in those lines...do not remind me much of the America I read about in history books. What if I were to touch base with all the authorities at Manch airport and inform them I and others will be appearing at a given time near the security checkpoint. I'd be wearing a shirt that reads something like: "Report TSA abuses here." I'd want to stay out of the way. If people approach me with complaints about the authorities, I give out phone numbers they can call. Maybe I bring a camera and interview passengers who come up to me, air their stories, let them use my phone, provide some other form of humanitarian assistance. Probably I do not try to videotape the checkpoint itself unless something controversial happens there. I broadcast live on Porcupine 411. Media gets invited. By RidleyReport at 03/13/2008 - 12:17 | Manchester | Miscellaneous | Privacy | 2 comments | read more
Friends of Patrick Arnold Launches New DFA WebsiteFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MANCHESTER – The Friends of Patrick Arnold PAC has launched a campaign website at Democracy for America’s DFA-Link.
Patrick Arnold, a resident of Manchester’s Ward 12, is running for State Representative to represent citizens of Manchester’s west side (Hillsborough Co., Dist. 17) in the State Legislature.
By Dawn Carter at 01/30/2008 - 22:33 | Accountability | Civil rights | Committees | Democrats | DFA | DFNH | Energy | Environment | Fiscal responsibility | Manchester | Privacy | 1 comment | read more
Thomas Linzey on Community Rights and DemocracySun, 01/20/2008 - 4:00pm Unitarian Universalist Church, 669 Union Street, Manchester The film series about how international corporations impact local communities continues in January with these features -- January 20 -- Thomas Linzey -- an interview with the founder of the Community Environment Legal Defense Fund, in which he discusses how to reign in corporate power. Film will be followed by a discussion and light supper. No charge; donations are accepted. Call 203-1961 for more information. By mlt145 at 12/17/2007 - 13:45 | Accountability | Corporations | Manchester | Video | login or register to post comments | calendar
SickoSun, 01/06/2008 - 4:00pm Unitarian Universalist Church, 669 Union Street, Manchester The film series about how international corporations impact local communities continues in January, 2008. January 6 -- SICKO -- new date! A documentary about private health care in the U.S. and how it compares to universal health care plans around the world. Film will be followed by a discussion and light supper. No charge; donations are accepted. By mlt145 at 12/17/2007 - 13:40 | Corporations | Democrats | Health care | Manchester | login or register to post comments | calendar
DemocracyFestSat, 06/09/2007 - 7:00am Wayfarer Inn, Manchester, NH Join us at the Historic Wayfarer Inn, in Manchester, NH on June 9 and 10, 2007. This year, the Presenting Sponsor will be Democracy for New Hampshire, an organization who helped make the most amazing thing happen: they turned New Hampshire blue! http://www.democracyfest.net/ By monica smith at 05/01/2007 - 08:37 | DFNH | Manchester | login or register to post comments | calendar
Sullivan Running For Alderman
Peter Sullivan announced today that he will be a candidate for the Manchester Board of Alderman in this fall's municipal elections. Sullivan will seek the seat from Ward 3, which includes downtown and the millyard.
"Manchester city politics is ready for change. It's time for new voices, new ideas, and a committment to open and accountable government. That's why I've decided to run for alderman", said Sullivan. "By tapping the talents and ideas of all of Manchester's residents, we can bring new voices to civic life. The era of political cliques and secret back room meetings must come to an end. "By working together, we can craft a budget that ends the abuse of Manchester's taxpayers while meeting the needs of our residents. "We can make our neighborhoods safe by putting more cops on the street, by cracking down on unresponsive slum lords, and by taking a tough, no-nonsense stand against the small number of irresponsible businesses whose actions threaten our community. By Peter Sullivan at 03/02/2007 - 14:58 | Accountability | Candidates | Economy | Elections | Environment | Fiscal responsibility | Jobs | Manchester | News | Poverty | Taxes | login or register to post comments | read more
Executive Council Candidate Bob Bruce in Roll Call Newspaper
Executive Council Candidate Bob Bruce along with Senator Mike Gravel was featured in a Roll Call newspaper article in the AT THE RACES section on June 21st.
read more By bobbruce at 07/13/2006 - 10:14 | Bob Bruce | Candidates | Democrats | Elections | Manchester | 1 comment
Pam Green Joins Bruce Campaign
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Tuesday, July 11, 2006 Bob Bruce for Executive Council(District 4) Contact: Pam Green 603.424.7364 Email: pam@bobbruce.org www.bobbruce.org Pam Green Joins Bruce Campaign Candia – Freelance writer Pam Green joins the Bob Bruce for Executive Council campaign in the capacity of Communications Director and Public Relations Coordinator. more below the fold ------------------ By bobbruce at 07/11/2006 - 09:04 | Bob Bruce | Candidates | Democrats | Manchester | News | login or register to post comments | read more
Manchester Majority BBQThu, 07/13/2006 - 5:00pm Manchester Professional Firefighters Union Hall, 85 Sheffield Rd. Manchester Please Join... Senator Lou D'Allesandro, Bob Backus, Betsi DeVries, and Manchester's Democratic Candidates at Manchester Majority BBQ 2006 Thursday, July 13 at 6:00PM Manchester Profefssional Firefighters Union Hall 85 Sheffield Rd. Manchester, NH Please R.S.V.P. to Nick Panagopoulos E-Mail: nick@betsidevries.com Phone: 603-620-1818 Admission is free, food and drinks will be provided, and donations are always appreciated. This event is sponsored by Betsi DeVries for State Senate By Nick Panagopoulos at 07/08/2006 - 11:58 | Democrats | Manchester | Betsi Devries | login or register to post comments | calendar
Bruce gets shipyard labor endorsement
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Friday, July 7, 2006 Bob Bruce for Executive Council (District 4) Contact: Pam Green 603.424.7364 Email: pam@bobbruce.org www.bobbruce.org BRUCE GETS SHIPYARD LABOR ENDORSEMENT CANDIA – Paul O’Connor, President of the Portsmouth Federal Employees Metal Trades Council endorsed District 4 candidate Bob Bruce for New Hampshire’s Executive Council. In the endorsement, O’Connor wrote, “We first met Bob during the fight to keep the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard open in the BRAC process. Bob knew the vital role the shipyard holds in the NH economy, and the tradition of excellence that has made our workers famous.” Citing Bruce’s commitment to keeping the shipyard open, O’Connor continued, “We believe Bob will bring that same dedication to the office of Executive Councilor. His ability to understand issues that impact the entire state would be of great value to the Executive Council and the Governor.” By bobbruce at 07/07/2006 - 10:19 | Bob Bruce | Candidates | Labor | Manchester | login or register to post comments | read more
Senator Mike Gravel (D) Alaska to headline Bob Bruce for Executive Council Fundraiser
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Monday, June 19, 2006 - Bob Bruce for Executive Council - District 4 - Contact: Greg Vine - (603) 899-5477 - www.bobbruce.org
CANDIA – The only officially announced candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination will be joining Bob Bruce, candidate for Executive Councilor from District 4, at a campaign fundraiser in Manchester this Wednesday, June 21st. Former U.S. Senator Mike Gravel of Alaska is making a foray into the Granite State to build support for his own campaign, while lending support to New Hampshire Democratic candidates. more below the fold ------------ By bobbruce at 06/20/2006 - 07:05 | Bob Bruce | Candidates | Democrats | Elections | Fund raising | Manchester | 3 comments | read more
Candidate for Executive Council Bob Bruce hires media consultant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Friday, March 3, 2006
Bob Bruce for Executive Council - District 4 Contact: Greg Vine - (603) 899-5477 - www.bobbruce.org (Candia) -- Bob Bruce, candidate for the District 4 Executive Council seat, announced today that he has hired Greg Vine of Davidson Research Associates LLC to help with visibility and media relations. A New Hampshire resident, Vine has worked on campaigns from the Granite State to the Evergreen State. He has been involved in the electoral process since 1974 when, at the age of 18, he was elected to the Board of Selectmen in Westminster, Mass. From 1983 to 1993, as a resident of Seattle, Wash., Vine was a media liaison for the successful re-election campaign of Charley Royer for mayor of Seattle, was campaign manager on the David Giles for Congress (8th District) campaign in 1986 and, from 1991 to early 1992, served as the Washington State press secretary on the Presidential campaign of the late Sen. Paul Tsongas. By bobbruce at 03/03/2006 - 08:28 | Candidates | Manchester | login or register to post comments | read more
Manchester meetup information
Information about the Manchester meetup group can be found here.
Help Greg DeMarco Win
From a Letter to the Editor to be published in the Hooksett Banner on Thursday:
Demand to be Represented! - Vote for DeMarco for State Rep To the editor, On November 2nd, Hooksett citizens should show the gang of politicians currently controlling Hooksett and Concord that you demand to be truly represented. A small group of Concord insiders have been the only voice of Hooksett for a quarter of a century. The time is now to elect representatives that will listen to you, fight for what matters to you, and proudly serve Hooksett. Please, vote for me, Greg DeMarco, and vote for Eileen Ehlers and Matt Quiett as your State Representatives for Hooksett. This year's Presidential election is extremely important, but don't underestimate the importance of the State Representatives election. read more Manchester meetup
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