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An ode to Mother Nature: And I’ll see your true colors, shining through

If one studies the lyrics of the 1986 Cyndi Lauper hit True Colors, it could almost be translated as an ode to Mother Nature, particularly this time of year. Nature truly shows her true colors, reds, greens, golds, yellows, and oranges. She is, for the most part, just being herself, which is ...

Equal access to health care can be a reality

While standing on West Hollis Street in my Nashua district, you can just catch glimpses of the La Fama Barbershop, El Paisano MiniMarket, and the golden eagle atop our city hall. What’s more difficult to see is the number of residents struggling to make ends meet. My district has the highest ...

Faith leader to Congress: Pass child care and paid leave for all

As a New Hampshire faith leader, I’m grateful Congress is considering historic investments in care infrastructure. My family, my congregation, and this country have long needed these investments and I urge Senators Maggie Hassen and Jeanne Shaheen to support their passage. As I write this ...

Recent events offer a defining moment in NH politics

New Hampshire is a battle ground for the culture wars over COVID-19 and abortion rights and last week may have been one of those key moments that influence the future. The week’s events in many ways were defining moments for the two major political parties in the state. The events ...

It’s time for us to address period poverty

One of the great things I love about my job is the occasional sparks of inspiration which come from our amazing volunteers. Also, sometimes our volunteers push me a little outside my own comfort zone, and I am grateful for that. This article will describe one such instance, where two young ...