I believe...

Public schools are the foundation of our community. They level the playing field by providing every child with the tools and the opportunity to become contributing members of society. An understanding of our history, a respect for science and the capacity to investigate the world they live in are crucial elements of the education they deserve.

Democracy dies in darkness. It’s more than a NYT motto: it’s the danger we face when personal profit guides politics. We have the right to demand transparency and accountability from anyone running for or elected to office.

We must do a better job caring for older adults.

Every one of us will face the final segment of a loved one’s life, parent or spouse or friend. Why does it seem like we have to reinvent that wheel every damned time? Navigating health care, home care, transportation, living accommodations, finances, etc., is a nightmare that is shared by nearly every family; why haven’t we made this universal experience easier? NH has the second oldest population in the country - we should be leaders in addressing the needs of seniors.

Access to reproductive healthcare is not negotiable. Agencies like Planned Parenthood provide vital services like cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment regardless of insurance status. Preventive care saves lives AND money. 

It's time to develop a retail cannabis program.

A carefully structured retail cannabis program

will bring in needed revenue to support our

public schools. We can identify best practices

learned from the 26 states that have already

done this, including all 3 states that border

NH. As with the retail sales of alcohol and tobacco products, a portion of the revenue must be committed to education, prevention and treatment for addiction.

Welcoming the stranger is as integral a part of our future as it is of our past. Immigrants are vital to our success as a nation. We need clear paths to citizenship so that people who want to come to this country can share their culture and wisdom, serve our country and join the work force to support their family and our economy.

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