Group focusing on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender interests expanding in N.H.

New Hampshire Stonewall Democrats co-chairs Gail Morrison of Sanbornton and Ed Allard of Laconia have announced the reorganization and expansion of the state chapter of the Stonewall Democrats.

“In such an important and historic time, it is essential that the voices of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) community are heard in Concord and across the entire state,” said Allard. “The NH Stonewall Democrats will work to make sure that their voices are heard.”

The NH Stonewall Democrats will establish five regional groups and are looking for people across the state to act as regional coordinators responsible for helping develop a membership base, organizing regional political and social activities, acting as liaisons to and from the state organization, and to serve on the state steering committee. "Stonewall Democrats have traditionally been active during the political and legislative seasons. With this new organizational model, there will be chances to meet in various parts of the state for social reasons year round." said Morrison.

Stonewall Democrats are politically active members of the LGBT community and their allies in NH. The group is designed to advocate for LGBT rights, issues, and concerns within the Democratic Party, before the Legislature, and in their local communities. It also promotes an increasing LGBT participation in all elective and appointive areas of government by actively participating in Democratic party events and activities,

identifying LGBT and LGBT-supportive candidates and assisting their campaigns and their efforts once elected, promoting all candidates’ and officeholders’ awareness of, education on, and support for, issues of concern to the LGBT community, working cooperatively with other LGBT organizations within the state, and with the national Stonewall Democratic organization and participating in our towns and cities and providing social networking and gatherings for LGBT Democrats and our supporters.

NH Stonewall Democrats also welcome anyone who wants to be a member of this politically active, grassroots-based statewide organization. If interested, please contact Allard or Morrison at stonewallnh@gmail.com.