Hillsborough County NH Democratic Committee

06/01/2026

Join Pride Day in Merrimack!

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Congrats and thanks to the Hollis NH Democrats for creating excellent events and powerful discussions!

05/26/2026

Thanks for the explanation, David Trumble for State Senate! David will be an excellent State Senator for District 8.

05/23/2026

Food for thought

We’ve all see the same alarming headline: “Only half of New Hampshire students are proficient in reading and math.”

To most parents, that sounds like a catastrophic failure of our local schools. But if we only focus on our state's borders, we miss the most insightful piece of the puzzle: the massive national trends completely reframing the conversation.

When you look at the macro-level data from sources like the Stanford Education Data Archive, the reality looks very different:

It’s a national shift, not just a local failure: When 83% of school districts nationwide decline in reading and 70% in math, you can't blame a single superintendent, curriculum choice, or local school board. We are facing a massive national wave affecting student attention, attendance, screen distraction, and family stress.

It’s bigger than socioeconomic status: While low-income districts were hit the hardest, many affluent districts also saw marked declines. This tells us that the current academic weakening isn't isolated to specific demographics—it's widespread.

The "Proficient" metric is deeply misunderstood: On the Nation's Report Card (NAEP), "Proficient" represents a highly ambitious academic target, not a basic passing grade. New Hampshire still consistently outperforms the national average and aligns with elite tiers like Massachusetts when looking at foundational competency.

If we tell the public our schools are universally broken without looking at the broader national context, we risk misdiagnosing the problem and prescribing the wrong solutions for our kids.

Let's move past the clickbait headlines and look at the 2024 data with honest, clear eyes.

Read the full data breakdown on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/nhinsights/p/beyond-the-headlines-why-new-hampshires?

05/22/2026

Test your knowledge of NH news. How did you do?

Been keeping up with the headlines? Test yourself with the weekly N.H. News Quiz!

05/21/2026

Excellent News! Thanks to Rep. David Meuse and other Democratic legislators for their hard work on defeating this harmful bill - and to many of you for taking action speaking out against it!

“Campus carry” is dead for this session as the NH Senate refuses to accede to a committee of conference request from the House on HB 1793.

Congratulations to all of the advocates, members of law enforcement, higher education officials, and everyone who spoke out against a truly dangerous piece of legislation.

05/21/2026

The Justice Department announced that it is establishing a taxpayer-funded $1.8 billion dollar “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”

The massive slush fund will give violent criminals and crooks pardoned by Trump a way to seek payouts over bogus claims that the government was “weaponized” against them.

Call your members of Congress and tell them not to allow this travesty. Phone (202) 224-3121. The operator can connect you directly to the office of any representative or senator.

Cartoon by Dennis Goris

05/20/2026

🌈 Join us for Pride in Merrimack!

Friday, June 6th, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Bite Me Kupcakez, 4 Mound Ct, Merrimack

This year's celebration is about community, visibility, connection, and showing up for our LGBTQ+ neighbors. Come enjoy allergen-free treats from Bite Me Kupcakez, hear from local voices including state representatives and LGBTQ+ community members, and learn how you can take action in support of the people around you.

Donations will be collected for NH Outright , a statewide organization that has been a lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth in New Hampshire since 1993. Every dollar raised stays local and goes directly toward making sure LGBTQ+ young people in New Hampshire feel safe, seen, and supported.

Everyone is welcome.