Author: Daniel Weeks

17 steps toward a better year in 2017

Ways to make our communities and our country a little bit better

Democracy is missing from pipeline debate

The vast majority of Granite Staters can’t afford to hire lobbyists or candidates of their own

How we can all fix it

Leading candidates on both sides of the aisle are agreed that big money is corrupting our democracy

Let’s face the facts about democracy in NH

A new report finds that the storybook version doesn’t exist for the vast majority

Granny D's long walk for democracy continues

15 years later, citizens haven’t given up fighting for reform

Time to rebel against big money in politics

Five years after the Citizens United decision, elections for public office have become a private good

The political campaign that could have been

The vast majority of voters say they hate negative ads, and their hatred does not stop there

More news from NHBR:

Promoting NH’s outdoor economy will take better coordination, report says

New Hampshire’s outdoor economy is active and evolving, but the systems that support it have not kept pace, according to a new report by the Granite Outdoor Alliance. “Grounded Growth” was culled from three roundtables hosted by industry businesses around the state where 62 stakeholders from business, manufacturing, conservation, workforce and the public sector discussed challenges and opportunities shaping New Hampshire’s outdoor economy.

Delta Dental program helps veterans who need dental care

Tom Raffio is used to people calling him when they have a toothache. That means another veteran has heard about a Northeast Delta Dental program that provides free dental care for those who have served.

(Opinion) The support I wish every dementia caregiver had

Seacoast Dementia Hub provides community support for at-home caregivers

(Opinion) You can learn a lifesaving skill — CPR

CPR saves lives. More specifically, early chest compressions after a cardiac arrest can double or even triple the odds of survival by keeping blood flowing to the brain and the heart while awaiting further emergency care.

(Opinion) Offshore wind is meeting the moment

East Coast offshore wind projects offer a cleaner, more affordable energy solution to meet growing demand

(Opinion) When growth outpaces infrastructure

Communities grow. Businesses invest. Families plan their futures. Supporting all of it are essential systems that operate largely out of sight, delivering the reliability we’ve come to expect from modern life.