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  • Practicing Dissent, Chapter 2: Deciding to Join a Protest

    Kent Street Coalition co-founder Louise Spencer describes Kent Street’s Decision Tree for assessing risk and commitment to nonviolence before choosing to attend a protest event. We share this information so that individuals can make their own choices about which events most speak to their hearts. Please review KSC’s document on protests and rallies, our Decision Tree Regarding…

  • Practicing Dissent, Chapter 1: Centering the Message

    Kent Street Coalition co-founder Louise Spencer and volunteer Lyn Lindpaintner discuss centering yourself and centering the message before and during protests as a nonviolence practice. We share this information so that individuals can make their own choices about which events most speak to their hearts. Please review KSC’s document on protests and rallies, our Decision Tree Regarding…

  • Kent Street Coalition Best Practices for Protests:

    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…

  • Kent Street logo with text "Legislative Advocacy 101: Making your voice heard in Concord

    Legislative Advocacy 101

    In NH, every bill filed must get a hearing, a committee vote and a floor vote. If it passes in one chamber, the cycle must be repeated in the other. Where a bill is in this process informs how we advocate for or against a bill. The schedule below provides guidelines. However, remember that your…

  • KSC Happenings Newsletter

    Each week, our very own Louise Spencer updates Granite Staters on what legislation is being presented in Concord, and offers recommendations on actions to show support or oppose bills. Sign up to receive Happenings by email through our MailChimp form or view the latest Action Alerts here.

  • A chalk arrow on asphalt next to some feet in sneakers with the text Run For Something and the 603Forward logo.

    Run For Something

    603Forward provides resources, training, and support to young and first-time candidates running for office in New Hampshire. Start by reviewing their Run for Office FAQs, then sign up for a training, one-on-one coaching, and more.

  • How To Run

    from RunForSomething.net Yes, you are qualified to run for office. And there’s plenty of help available to get you started and see you through the election and more. View How to Run and learn more about the Run for Something organization here.

  • Outline of NH with title NH State House Watch from American Friends Service Committee

    State House Watch

    AFSC’s New Hampshire “State House Watch” newsletter is published weekly during legislative sessions (and occasionally at other times of the year) to bring you information about matters being discussed in Concord including immigration, civil rights, and labor rights. View it here.

  • Know Your Rights with ACLU

    Find easy-to-understand guides to your rights in several contexts and environments, including: Learn More here.

  • Organizer Resources from 50501 Movement

    Grassroots group 50501 has compiled a handy template for planning your peaceful demonstration. 50501 Organizer Resources This document contains a planning template, safety planning guide, media advisory template and more to help you take organize a safe, nonviolent event.