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  • A Kent Street Online ForumThursday, June 12, 20257 to 8 pm via Zoom We will gather to discuss: The Power of Nonviolent Protest Centering Ourselves Centering the Message Making a Decision; Making a Plan What to Do If There Is Violence Best Practices When Protesting Registration is required for this event. We ask that you review…

  • Protest is an essential part of democracy and civic engagement. Here in the United States, our right to protest enjoys strong protections under the First Amendment of the US Constitution. This fundamental amendment specifically recognizes the right to freedom of speech, the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and the right to petition the…

  • From the organizers of NO KINGS Nationwide Day of Defiance (Indivisible.org and partner organizations): In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free…

  • Dear Kent Streeters, I am still trying to figure out how best to balance being a grandmother with being an activist. I had every intention of getting Happenings done over the weekend, especially because there is so much going on this week at the State House. But it turned out celebrating my little one’s 1st…

  • We are calling on folks to join us at the State House this Thursday June 5 between 8:15 and 1 pm for a Fight for Our Future: Day of Action: We hope many of you will join us to show the GOP majority that they are failing to represent the best interests of their constituents…

  • LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERTS NH House Priority Bills The full House is scheduled to meet Thursday, June 5 at 10 am. Please take action before Thursday, June 5! It is helpful to email written testimony and comments directly as not all members read what is submitted through the portal.  Please find instructions here and use this…

  • Dear Kent Streeters, KSC Happenings will come to you in two parts this week. Part 1 highlights actions needing attention tonight or early tomorrow (Tuesday, May 27). Part 2 will include additional action items for the week and looking ahead. This how we adapt when holidays and sickness hit! I have now come to expect…

  • LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERTS FOR NH HOUSE These bills are scheduled for House hearings this week, giving the public a chance to sign in online, submit comments and/or written testimony, attend and/or give in person testimony. It is helpful to email written testimony and comments directly as not all members read what is submitted through the…

  • Take a few minutes to review our Meeting the Moment Resources document for KSC suggestions on getting involved, staying informed, and speaking up.

  • ACTION: Book Bans, Attacks on Academic Freedom, Criminalizing Teaching Contact Kelly Ayotte and tell her book bans are WRONG for New Hampshire. From our friends at AFT NH (click here for the full legislative bulletin):  The extremist majority in Concord was at it again this week, undermining students’ ability to get the robust public education…