Amherst Democrats Invites You!
When & Where:
Date: Wednesday, September 17
Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm, Program starts at 6:30 pm
Location: Buck Meadow Recreation Area Clubhouse, 30 NH-101A, Amherst, NH
Special Guests:
We’re honored to welcome Christine Wellington and Eva Castillo of the New Hampshire Immigrant Rights Network (NHIRN). Both are longtime advocates for immigrant justice, fair housing, and community equity in New Hampshire:
September 1 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Right after the Milford Labor Day Parade, come to the Amherst Democrats Annual Labor Day Picnic at the beautiful Buck Meadow Recreation Area in Amherst, NH at 32 NH-101A.
We’re excited to welcome Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander and Congressman Ro Khanna of California as our featured guests! They’ll be joined by our local legislators and other leaders of the New Hampshire Democratic Party.
Curious about the Free State Project and its growing influence in New Hampshire? Join former NH State Senator Jeanne Dietsch for an eye-opening presentation on how this movement has reshaped the state’s political landscape, from tax policy and education funding to local governance and public services.
Sen. Dietsch will explain the origins of the Free State movement, how its members have gained power in the NH legislature’s Republican majority, and what their agenda could mean for the future of our communities, including their impact on the voucher program expansion for the wealthy (Education Freedom Accounts/EFAs), tax cuts for the wealthy, rising property taxes, and efforts to weaken local decision-making.
Whether you’re just learning about this movement or looking for opportunities to take action, this is a chance to better understand one of the most consequential forces changing politics in the Granite State.
Can’t attend in person? You can read Sen. Dietsch’s research here:
https://granitestatematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Who-Are-the-Free-Staters-online.pdf
We’re excited to welcome Representative Megan Murray (member of the Education Policy and Administration Committee) and Representative Dave Luneau (Ranking Member of the Education Finance Committee) as our featured speakers tonight!
They will be discussing key education legislation from the last session and offering insights into what Governor Ayotte’s recent vetoes signal about the future direction of education policy in New Hampshire.
