
NH Secretary of State: Elections – How to register to vote, vote, check your voter registration status, see your sample ballot, and more.
Citizens Count – Profiles of elected officials, legislative summaries in plain English, overviews of key issues in NH including related bills and their current status.
New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights Guide to Voting In NH – Easy to read summary of how to register and vote in NH.
Granite State Matters – Widely-recognized resource for understanding who the Free Staters are, what their goals for New Hampshire are, and what their impact in the State Legislature has been thus far.
Citizens Count: Elections – Select your town (and ward if needed) to see an interactive listing of currently- elected officials and upcoming races and candidates that will appear on your ballot as well as where and when to vote and Town Clerk contact information. Dig deeper to see their profiles, links to news coverage, their position on issues, and contact information. [Note: Updated as things change, and formal announcements/filings are made, so check back as needed.]
Vote411– Personalized voting information (ballot, check registration, polling place, upcoming debates, etc.) provided by the League of Women Voters Education Fund.
Citizens Count: Bills – Every bill summarized in plain language with hearing dates and recent votes
General Court of New Hampshire – Search for information on legislation and contact information for legislators. View live stream of House and Senate sessions.
New Hampshire Women’s Foundation – Tracks legislation that would defend progress on women’s rights, repeal attacks on women’s rights and support the interests of women and girls in the state.
Curated to reflect those whose missions relate to elections, fiscal policy, immigration, education, or the environment. Each provides information in addition to opportunities to engage more deeply.
Granite State Organizing Project– New Hampshire’s largest faith-based, grassroots community organization seeks to strengthen communities, empowering them to find their voice and effect change.
Kent Street Coalition – Grassroots organization promoting vigilance in defense of America’s founding principles of fairness, justice, equality, liberty, and compassion through peaceful, non-violent political action and resistance. Has an e-newsletter.
League of Women Voters of New Hampshire – NH chapter of national organization. Advocates for voting rights, works to Get Out The Vote, organizes candidate forums.
NH 50501 – New Hampshire branch of 50501, a national movement dedicated to upholding the constitution and ending executive overreach, and protecting democracy.
New Hampshire Council of Churches - Uniting, advocating, and being in faithful witness to Jesus’ teachings and building a Granite State that reflects God’s inclusive love.
New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute - Nonpartisan, independent research nonprofit that examines issues related to the State budget, the economy, policy decisions, and the financial security of Granite Staters, centering on issues relevant to low- and moderate-income people and families. Lots of helpful reports to help Granite Staters be informed from a financial perspective.
Open Democracy – Nonpartisan organization founded in 1997. Their mission is political equality for all in New Hampshire and the US. They work to stop the influence of wealthy interests in politics, ensure fair redistricting, and protect the freedom to vote.
Sanctuary Communities - Local groups of individuals providing mutual protection from illegal harassment by federal agents. Formed in response to legislation banning “sanctuary cities”.
InDepthNH– Independent journalism that holds the government accountable to the people. Published by the New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism. Has a free e-newsletter.
NHPR – NH affiliate of Nation Public Radio
Associated Press – nonprofit news cooperative since 1846.
The White House Presidential Actions Webpage – Full text of Executive Orders, Presidential Memoranda, and more
Hanna Lee Goldin, MLIS – Librarian who provides short, well-written tips on how to identify credible information, do fact-checking, distinguish fact from interpretation, and much more. One example: A Non-Exhaustive List of Sources for When You Need Real Information, Not Just Content.
Letters from an American– by noted historian Heather Cox Richardson, who effectively and thoughtfully links history to current events.
The Crucial Years – Focuses on climate change. From Bill McKibben; author, educator, and environmental activist; a founder of 350.org and Third Act.
The Smart Politics Way – “Saving democracy with conversations that change minds.” By Dr. Karin Tamerius, political psychiatrist. Great insights on how to talk effectively with those who see the world very differently from you.