Open Democracy NH

06/21/2026

We had a great time talking all things voting at the Nashua Pride Festival today! 🏳️‍🌈🗳️

A huge shout-out to the Greater Nashua Good Trouble Ladies, who brought their “Donuts & Democracy” wagon and helped connect festivalgoers with voter information (and delicious donuts 🍩).

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to ask questions, pick up resources, and learn more about voting in the Granite State. More photos—including the famous donut wagon—coming soon!

06/21/2026

In New Hampshire, you can register to vote in local, state, and federal elections in New Hampshire if you are:

06/18/2026

📚 Tonight's the night! Don't miss this special opportunity to hear directly from Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, author of Corporatocracy, as she joins the Open Democracy Book Club for a live discussion and Q&A.

Learn how corporations shape our political system, ask your questions, and connect with fellow democracy advocates.

🗓️ Tonight at 7:00 PM (Zoom)
🔗 RSVP now to receive the Zoom link:
https://www.opendemocracynh.org/odbc-corporatocracy

Brennan Center LIVE is a podcast created from Brennan Center events, featuring fascinating conversations with well-known thinkers on issues like democracy, criminal justice, and the Constitution.

06/17/2026

Starting in just a few minutes! Don't miss Olivia's presentation to Third Act NH on recent election law changes to know ahead of this fall!

Register here: https://thirdact.org/new-hampshire/events/know-before-you-vote-virtual-meeting-with-an-overview-of-recent-election-law-changes-in-new-hampshire/

06/16/2026

We had such a productive day at last week's New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights strategy session at Carey Cottage in Portsmouth!

It's always a treat to collaborate in person with our incredible coalition partners from across the state. We left feeling energized and ready for the work ahead—educating voters, protecting elections, and advocating for policies that strengthen our democracy. Here's to another year of working together to ensure every Granite Stater has an equal voice!

(From left to right: Sarah Ortiz, Voter Education Coordinator; Kaylie Efstratiou, Communications & Development Coordinator; and Olivia Zink, Executive Director)

06/16/2026

We're incredibly grateful to NH Gives for creating opportunities that help New Hampshire nonprofits grow their impact!

We're thrilled to have been selected as the recipient of the Grant Research & Writing Prize from AgoraQuill Solutions! This generous award will strengthen our ability to secure funding that supports our work advancing voting rights, campaign finance reform, fair maps, and nonpartisan civic education across New Hampshire.

A huge thank you to AgoraQuill Solutions and everyone who supported Open Democracy during NH Gives—this will make a lasting difference for our mission to achieve political equality for all!

Congratulations to Open Democracy NH, winner of the Grant Research and Writing Prize from AgoraQuill Solutions!

This prize includes up to three grants researched and written by AgoraQuill's team of specialists and two office hours to discuss strategy concerning topics of your choice.

Thank you to AgoraQuill Solutions for supporting the nonprofit community through NH Gives with this valuable tool. To learn more about AgoraQuill Solutions visit: agoraquill.com.

06/16/2026

Join us this Thursday for the next Open Democracy Book Club as we discuss "Corporatocracy" by Ciara Torres-Spelliscy. 📚

The book explores how corporations shape American politics, influence elections through dark money, and challenge democratic accountability. The book uncovers the hidden power of corporate influence and offers reforms to help protect democracy.

🎙️ Special guest: Author Ciara Torres-Spelliscy will join us for a discussion and Q&A!

🗓 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 7:00-8:30 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

🔗 Register: opendemocracynh.org/odbc-corporatocracy

p.s. haven’t read the book yet—or still working your way through it? no worries, come anyway to join the conversation!

06/15/2026

⏰ Starting in about an hour! Register now: https://www.opendemocracynh.org/campaign_finance_101

Whether you're a first-time candidate, campaign treasurer, or seasoned officeholder, join us this evening for Campaign Finance 101: How to File Your Reports Correctly.

This nonpartisan workshop will feature guidance from State Representative Connie Lane for State Rep (D-Merrimack 16) and State Representative Ross Berry (R-Hillsborough 44), who will walk participants through New Hampshire's campaign finance reporting requirements and online filing system.

There will also be plenty of time for Q&A, so bring your questions!

An equal voice for all