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dawoodward.bsky.social @dawoodward.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

NH State Senator Debra Altshiller(D- Stratham)participating in the annual community reading of Frederick Douglass' legendary 1852 speech "What to the Slave is Your Fourth of July" at the #ExeterNH Town Hall today.Still resonates today. #NHpolitics @debrasateam.bsky.social @exeternhdems.bsky.social

NH State Senator Debra Altshiller reading at lectern next to poster of Frederick Douglass.

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Congratulations to Prudence Krecklow of Rye Jr. High School for her election to the 2026 NH Kid Executive Council! Elected statewide by her peers she will serve for the next year.Nominated by her teacher Denise Wheeler-a treasure. Rep Peggy Balboni & I are thrilled for her new beginning! #nhpolitics

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

At 1:40pm tomorrow I’m introducing SB623 the “Granite State No Anonymity in Immigration Act”. All NH law enforcement that engage in immigration enforcement [through a 287(g) mou] should prominently display badges & names, keep body cams rolling & no masks. Please support at gc.nh.gov #nhpolitics

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Hot take: Morgan Wallen is a jerk with mediocre (at best) talent and forgettable music. I genuinely do not understand the draw. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

I used to have a twitter troll & who I actually have to work with now. I left twitter a long while ago because I’m allergic to Nazi sympathizers. Nonetheless, I’ve been told this person hasn’t let go of trying to troll me. So, if I live rent free in their head, can I update the shitty furniture?

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Waiting to testify on the NH state budget as the hearing goes into hour 8. The irresponsible tax cuts now need to be paid for & it can’t be on the backs of vulnerable children, sexual abuse survivors, Medicaid recipients & public schools. Let’s make better choices. #nhpolitics

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

This is nine kinds of bullshit. I’m not the only one here with an elderly disabled parent who doesn’t own a computer and physically can’t use a cell phone, right? The cruelty of this administration knows no bounds.

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

For goodness sake STOP putting Sununu on TV. Between him & K. Leavitt they make NH look like we’re all idiots. Every-time one of them opens their mouth it’sa #SMH moment. #nhpolitics

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Things I still don’t regret walking away from: *The Washington Post *All nighters *Any fruit besides blueberries baked into pancakes

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

We took to the streets in Exeter & Portsmouth NH today, thousands strong. People are pissed off - rightfully so. There is not one single American who can afford to sit on the sidelines, RISE UP! #nhpolitics

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

The NH State Senate GOP are focused on dismantling neighborhood schools, banning books from libraries, giving huge tax breaks to out of state casino owners & corporations & blaming all social problems on transgender people & immigrants. @nhsenatedems.bsky.social are fighting all of this. Join us.

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Dreary NH Monday morning calls for a rainbow bagel.

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

I may be identifying to closely to a Progressive insurance commercial, I’m out walking my dog and leaning into my neighbor’s car to chat featuring for other cars to “go around”. Am I my parents?

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

I’m a NH State Senator fighting (literally) every damn day for reproductive rights, tax $ to stay in public schools not vouchers, property tax relief & protecting our transgender people from attack. Gavin Newsom can go to hell w/your new “Bro-cast” BS. You aren’t helping anyone, at all. Sit down.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Donald Trump has reportedly spent an estimated $10.7 million worth of taxpayer money to play golf since his inauguration. This is happening as Head Start programs have struggled to access previously approved federal funding due to the Trump admin's illegal impoundment. Hello?

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Millions of dollars spent to make America think transgender people are a threat, it was never going to end there. Women who voted for this horror show thinking your proximity to power made to safe & powerful: do you understand now that the leopards will always eat your face?! Link arms everyone!

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Predator-In-Chief takes down critical healthcare information from OUR government websites. All the info still exists and so do transgender people. I will not normalize othering transgender people I n our communities out of existence, please stand with me. 🇺🇸🏳️‍⚧️

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

This is my US Senator, she is, by reputation the most even keeled member of the Senate, today she unleashed and I could not be more proud. Resistance is everywhere. 🔥 www.instagram.com/reel/DFd1tmu...

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Remember when Elon bought Twitter, fired everyone, destabilized his company then scrambled to get them back when things fell apart? Flash forward: Trump sends out EO on hiring freeze destabilized Federal agencies. Then OMB says “take a buyout-your job may be eliminated anyway”. 1/4

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Friends, the transgendered people in our communities are under a genuine threat. Republicans are genuinely terrorizing transgender & setting precedent/normalize in demonizing them. The hunger of hate is never satiated & we know how the poem ends. I implore you to keep speaking up. 🏳️‍⚧️

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

No need for mental gymnastics, if it looks like a Nazi salute, it’s probably a Nazi salute. With fascism on the rise, thanks in no small part to this grown man’s rotten to the core social media activity on a platform he owns, when you see a Nazi salute, believe your own eyes - it’s a Nazi salute.

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I sit on the Judiciary committee in the NH State Senate. 3 anti-immigrant bills were introduced today. I was gaveled for acknowledging that an identified nationalist hate group who testified was…a hate group. Not all hate groups show up in white hoods or carry tiki torches. #nhpolitics

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

The fugitive slave act is being proposed for a comeback in the form of HB 191. Sponsored by an unabashed misogynist w/a group who see women as nothing more than breeding vessels. Signing in your opposition to this bill can be the first thing you do today to fight back. Use your power. #NHPolitics

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

With my heart breaking, a perpetrator of sexual violence & convicted felon has been sworn in & is enjoying the peaceful transfer of power he ruined for the last POTUS. This is a deeply sad day for democracy. When we cannot see the light, we must be the light. 🇺🇸💔 #nhpolitics

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

In 10 days a convicted felon, adjudicated sexual assaulter is going to take the office of POTUS. I’m sick to my stomach & heartbroken. Yesterday I was at the inauguration of our new governor (a former AG) who is a big supporter of that man. So sad for what’s to come. #nhpolitics

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Tots and pears for Laura Loomer. Life comes at you fast.

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Spoke w/a constituent last night who has a 2yr old. The struggle to piece together quality, safe & affordable childcare has been THE biggest challenge to this couple’s household costs. The numbers bear that out. We can do better by investing at the state level in NH families. #childcare #nhpolitics

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Was not prepared for how flipping FUNNY (and really clever) the show we saw last night was going to be!! Kudos to Dive In Productions’ opening night performance of The Man Who Didn’t Like Musicals! 2 wknds left to cry laughing w/this hilarious show! 🎭 #nh #theatre #musicals

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Last night the whole town turned out for the Festival of Trees. Thousands of $s raised, hundreds of Santa wishes shared & an affirmation that building community is how we manage through the dark times. Downtown Exeter NH was magical. Being State Senator for this #community is amazing! #nhpolitics

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Embroidery: centuries old feminist art form, conveying messages/inspiration. American Suffragettes embroidered 150+ protest banners, warriors artists who never got to cast ballots before their deaths. Today NH House warriors stitch while the weak minded strut the Chamber w/loaded guns. #NHPolitics

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Took my oath of office today to serve in the NH State Senate. The towns of District 24 have my heart and my dedication. #NHPolitics

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

This piece accurately describes the “pick me princesses” who still believe their proximity to power is power. The only inaccuracy is that Tarana Burke is the founder of the #MeToo movement 10 years before Alyssa Milano’s tweet.

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Unless and until a person posts the art form list of favorites and follows it with the invitation of: “thoughts?” - thou shalt not yuck a fellow human’s yum.

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

NH property tax bills have gone out as has the sharp realization of the financial mismanagement by NH GOP. Know this, NH Senate Dems are already working to ease this hit. NH cannot afford to keep shirking its responsibilities to taxpayers, giving away $ub$idie$ to the wealthy. #NHPolitics

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Last year NHGOP led legislature sank a program to feed NH’s school children breakfast & lunch and instead spent $1.4+ million to patrol 58 miles of woods & send our National Guard to TX (a $850K political stunt). NH Dems are still focused on Granite Staters. #NHPolitics wmur.com/article/appr...

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Government data show 49 apprehensions made at New Hampshire border in 4 years

As the debate continues over the number of people apprehended crossing into New Hampshire from Canada and whether the creation of a state task force was necessary, figures show that fewer than 50 peop...

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Date night, dinner with a flight of espresso martinis & opening night of Gladiator II. The flight was amazing, the movie was really bad. “Glicked” level - unlocked.

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Abby Phillip runs a tight show and suffers no fools. She is a must watch for me!

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I found some JOY tonight with about 100 others at the Exeter Public Library for the Afternotes a capella concert! Music + Libraries = Community 🎶💗🎶 (I got a little choked up during “Our House”) Don’t miss them next month at the Wiggin Public Library in Stratham. They will lift your spirits! #NH

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

On this day of rememberance, Speaker Johnson bans duly elected Congresswoman McBride from using the women’s restroom. Message received sir, we know exactly who you are and who you hate. www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...

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What's at stake politically on this Transgender Day of Remembrance

Vigils and other events are being held to draw attention to transgender people who have lost their lives due to violence in the past year.

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Finally pulled the plug on this and looking for Substack suggestions. Please and thank you!

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Debra O’Connell Altschiller @debrasateam.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

It’s going to take a larger than usual dose of musicals to muscle through the coming years. This one lifted my 💚 last night. (Despite all reflexive instincts I did not sing in the theatre-this time - can’t promise it won’t happen next time) Everyone deserves a chance to fly. #Wickedgood

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