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Adults Claimed to Be in the Room, But the Kids Were Braver During Portsmouth's LGBTQ+ Safe Haven Debate
Mayor Charlotte Gordon and Commissioner Scottie Powell have both framed the failed LGBTQ+ resolution as ill-advised and divisive. This ignores the moral…
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Portsmouth LGBTQ+ Resolution Fails
Council voted against the resolution 5-1
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In Portsmouth's debate over the LGBTQ+ resolution, we should choose democratic principles, not populist or religious ones
Pluralism, or peaceful coexistence, is the lifeblood of democracy. We have a chance to uphold it here in Portsmouth
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Potential LGBTQ+ Resolution Sparks Intense Community Debate
The resolution will be revised to include more community input and brought to the discussion floor again May 12
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Monday Afternoon Wire
This week is shaping up to be an important one in Portsmouth, with council set to have its first discussion regarding a proposed resolution to proclaim…
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Portsmouth Council Asked to Declare Sanctuary Status for LGBTQ+ Community
Portsmouth
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Commissioner Coleman Clarifies Statements About Unhoused and Recovery Research
Community Conversations on Recovery and Homelessness Continue
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Tuesday Afternoon Wire
A roundup of events over the past few days
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Portsmouth City Council Nixed Proposed Water Credit to Groups Aiding Unhoused, Low-Income Residents After Months-Long Debate Over…
Intense public debate reveals stark divisions over how Portsmouth should spend public dollars and move forward with community development
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