Democracy in Action: A Community Forum & Celebration
Schedule
Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
UU Church of Nashua | Nashua, NH
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Join Daring Democracy–In Action (a UU Church of Nashua group) and Open Democracy for a morning of learning, discussion, actions we can take and connection focused on strengthening democracy in New Hampshire.This community forum will feature short, accessible talks from leading advocates on key democracy reforms—including Ranked Choice Voting, independent redistricting, ballot initiatives, and primary reform—as well as a discussion of current threats to democracy in our state. A Q&A with all speakers will follow.
We’ll close the day with a potluck lunch, time to browse tables and network, and a special Granny D tribute—celebrating the birthday of Doris “Granny D” Haddock, Open Democracy’s founder and a lifelong champion for democracy—ending, fittingly, with chocolate cake. Coffee and muffins provided. All are welcome.
Come learn, connect, and celebrate the work of building a democracy powered by people. 🍰
Join in person or via Zoom. Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4EA4A72FA6F94-61343728-daring#/
Hear from leading advocates and organizers from around the Granite State as they share their insights, strategies, and calls to action across key democracy reform issues:
-Ranked Choice Voting
-Tiani Coleman, RCV-NH, on how ranked choice voting can create fairer, more representative elections.
-Independent Redistricting Commissions
-Liz Tentarelli, President of the League of Women Voters of New Hampshire, on fair maps and ending partisan gerrymandering.
-Ballot Initiatives
-Sarah Jane-Knoy, Granite State Organizing Project, on expanding direct democracy and giving voters a stronger voice.
-Single-Ballot Primary
-Steve Brown, NH Together, on reforming primaries to increase participation and reduce polarization.
-Combatting Free Staters & Threats to Democracy
-Zandra Rice Hawkins, Granite State Progress, on confronting organized threats and protecting democratic institutions.
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Where is it happening?
UU Church of Nashua, 58 Lowell St, Nashua, NH 03064-2268, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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