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Part 2: Turning the “regionalization” argument on its head
March 16, 2021
At the November 18th Lebanon City Council meeting, several of the City Councilors who spoke in opposition to Upper Valley DSA’s Care Not Cops proposal alluded to Lebanon’s role as a regional hub in the Upper Valley in justifying the City’s massive…
Read more →You're (Not) on Your Own
February 21, 2021
The past week saw a devastating winter storm sweep Texas, plunging the state into darkness and cold as infrastructure failed and politicians stood by. We stand in solidarity with our Texan comrades, and encourage those with means to donate to the…
Read more →2021 Lebanon Voter's Guide
February 15, 2021
Make Sure Your Voice is Heard. Lebanon City Voting is Tuesday March 9. This guide is prepared for the people of Lebanon by the Upper Valley DSA. We've gathered information from a number of official sources, to make it easier for you to cast your…
Read more →Gravitating towards a City budget where people come first
November 29, 2020
On November 18th, 2020, the Upper Valley DSA presented our Care Not Cops proposal to the Lebanon, NH City Council. The proposal is wide-ranging, but can be summarized by our central demand: reallocate 50% of the Lebanon Police Department budget to…
Read more →Open Letter about the Care Not Cops Presentation to Lebanon's City Council
November 20, 2020
The people of Lebanon have spoken. At the City Council meeting on November 18th, over 40 people responded to our CareNotCops proposal. Of that 40, around 30 were in favor. Some commenters brought their compassion and shared pleas for greater…
Read more →Organise
November 4, 2020
As the dust settles on the most contentious and bizarre national election in living memory, many of us are left with a profound dissatisfaction. Having been forced to choose between two elderly, white, male, sexual predators for the umpteenth time…
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