Dudley Leavitt (1772-1851) was a New Hampshire educator, newspaper editor, and polymath, who was the publisher of the Leavitt's Farmers Almanack -- one of America's earliest almanacs. Levitt's papers reside in the NH State Library. The documents represented in KSCommons were selected for use in the NH Citizen Archivists' Initiative.
This speech given in Croton-on-Hudson, New York discusses the harm being done to the environment and why changes are not being made. Granny D then mentions the changes that she supports being implemented. Connects these views to campaign funding.
This speech mentions the deterioration of the environment and corporate involvement in politics. It mentions the common cause and includes a quote by Teddy Roosevelt.
Speech given in Washington, D.C. directed at the power of Congress and the deterioration of American democracy. Granny D also speaks about Common Cause and government reform. Includes a quote by President Teddy Roosevelt and comments.
Speech given in Concord, New Hampshire discusses what it means to be a responsible citizen, especially in terms of pollution and consumerism. Connects these ideas to the importance of communities in campaign support.
Speech given in Concord, New Hampshire that points out the faults of the government and the decision to go to war in Iraq. Mentions the Resolution for Impeachment that will be voted on in the House of Representatives.
This speech discusses the presidential election in 2008 and the difficulties that our next president will face. She mentions strengths of each candidate and pushes for clean campaigns.
Speech given in Washington, D.C. before Granny D and her supporters march to the White House for a demonstration against President George W. Bush and Congress.
This speech given in Concord, New Hampshire draws on other leaders of nonviolence like Dr. King, in her message for peace and freedom. Speaks out against radical anti-abortion and religious conservative ideas that don't support people's freedoms.
Speech given in Tucson, Arizona, directed at campaign reform and Arizona's political history. Also discusses our impact on the environment and calls out for better leadership. Granny D goes on to speak out against President George W. Bush as she touches upon the Iraq War and overall human rights.
An earlier draft of the Fair trade speech given in California that discusses the politics of fear vs. the politics of love. Goes on to describe Neo-Liberalism and what it means in America. This speech contains a randomly inserted page on page 8 of the document.
Unfinished speech given in California that discusses the politics of fear vs. the politics of love. Goes on to describe Neo-Liberalism and what it means in America. Another speech has been attached at the end.
Speech given in Austin, Texas regarding the documentary film "Run Granny Run" made about her, and the importance of imagination to a successful democracy.
Speech given at a film showing. Granny D makes analogies between the monster machines of the film and corporate power. Goes on to talk about her run for U.S. Senator of New Hampshire.
Speech given in New York to the Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. Granny D mentions the common models of democracy between the Iroquois and the founding fathers.
A second copy of the speech given to the Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy in New York. Granny D mentions the common models of democracy between the Iroquois and the founding fathers.
In this speech given at the annual Heartwood Forest Conference in Kentucky, Granny D mentions the environment and the fight for democracy. She goes on to push for the vote against the reelection of President George W. Bush in 2004.
