Links to Some of my Favorite Websites and Articles about Issues

Political Links:

New Hampshire Democratic Party Page Here you will find links to all the candidates and election information
Fleming Fellows: Center for Policy Alternatives The nation's only nonpartisan nonprofit organization working to strengthen the capacity of state legislators to lead and achieve progressive change
New Hampshire State Government Your portal to NH state service
NH Citizens Alliance The NHCA supports ideals such as universal health care, civil rights, quality public education, living wages, a clean, safe environment and fair and honest elections.
Pro-Choice NH The state's largest grassroots organization dedicated solely to reproductive rights, has been working to protect choice since 1977.
Kids Count - State Level Data Online This database contains more than 75 measures of child well-being, including the 10 measures used in the annual KIDS COUNT Data Book.
NH Women's Lobby What's good for the women of NH is good for the state of NH!!

NH Issues:

Concord Monitor Article on Legalized Gambling Legalized Gambling is an important decision Granite Staters need to consider. Please take time to be informed about how this might change out state.
Progressive NH Conval Democrats Check out Mark Fernald's page. You can subscribe to his very informational newsletters.

Health Care Links:

Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood health centers offer high-quality sexual and reproductive health care.
The Commonwealth Fund A private foundation working toward a high performance health care system.
NH Department of Health and Human Services The DHHS is responsible for many of the regulatory, programmatic, and financial aspects of NH's health care system
NH Public Health Association The NHPHAA seeks to strengthen the public health system to more effectively protect and improve the health and safety of our population
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England The largest reproductive health care and sexuality education provider and advocate in northern New England
NH's Voice on Mental Illness A statewide education, support and advocacy organization working for a quality, comprehensive mental health service system.

Community Events and the Arts

Strawbery Banke Museum Strawbery Banke is New Hampshire's oldest seacoast neighborhood.
Music Hall The Music Hall presents diverse performing and related arts and serves as an active and vital arts center for the enrichment of the Seacoast community.
New Hampshire Public Television Part of the PBS network of television, this is NH's only public television station.
New Hampshire Public Radio NHPR helps create a more informed public, one challenged and enriched by a deeper understanding and appreciation of state, national and worldwide events, ideas and culture.
The Player' Ring Check out this small, innovative theater group in downtown Portsmouth, NH - located on Marcy Street.
Seacoast Rep Theater Located in an old building originally designed for grain and beer storage, this theater group offers wonderful entertainment as well as theater education.
Garrison Players Established in 1953, Garrison Players is a nonprofit, volunteer-based community theatre group dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the Dover, NH area.
Pontine Movement Theater Pontine Movement Theatre's primary artistic purpose is realized in the creation and performance of original work.
Amare Cantare Since the late 1970s, Amare Cantare (“to love to sing”) has performed masterworks and choral music from five centuries.
Granite State Opera Granite State Opera is devoted to producing and presenting professional opera in the state of New Hampshire.

Places where you can donate your time or monetary support OR seek help:

Great Bay Services Great Bay Services exists to enhance the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities.
NH Women's Law This website will help any women who might be dealing with legal issues or issues regarding domestic abuse or violence. It is also a place to find opportunities to volunteer.
A Safe Place A Safe Place has been a refuge for many women and their families who need assistance. They always need volunteers and contributions.
New Hampshire NOW This state affiliate of NOW does great things and welcomes help and contributions.
Arts In Reach AIR gives arts to all girls, regardless of their race and economic status and raises self-esteem through the arts.
Growing Places Growing Places provides early care, educational enrichment and youth recreation programs for children in a safe and caring setting which helps families to raise responsible, resourceful and respectful children.
Children's Alliance of NH Powerless children need powerful friends. Help New Hampshire meet its promise: thriving children and a thriving economy.
Women's Fund of NH Fosters positive change in our communities by supporting innovative and positive solutions.
Rain for the Sahel and Sahara

Founded by one woman, this agency supports sustainable community programs in education and health to enhance social equity in West Africa.
 

If you have any websites you want to share, please e-mail me.