The time has come for State Representative Dawn Johnson to resign.

In order for this grand experiment of freedom and democracy to succeed, it is imperative we enable all people, of all races, identities, religions, abilities and orientations, equal and open access to participate in every aspect of public and political life here in New Hampshire. 

The New Hampshire House of Representatives is, by far, the largest single branch of government of any state in the country. With 400 representatives, there is tremendous diversity of opinion and approach to all manner of issues that come before the governing body. 

However, we must never allow the corrosive ideology of white supremacy to generate even the smallest crack in the foundation of our government. 

In defense of these principles, we, the member led organization, Rights & Democracy, in solidarity with people all across New Hampshire, call on Representative Dawn Johnson, from Belknap County's 3rd District, to resign from her seat in the House of Representatives. 

Ms. Johnson, in a since-deleted Tweet, shared an article from the white supremast propaganda site, The Daily Stormer, that included dehumanizing racist and anti-semitic language and graphic images. She has since issued a poorly worded apology for posting the article, however, she has not offered an apology or an explanation to the very people she has disenfranchised and demeaned.

We can not allow Ms. Johnson and her bigotted actions to potentially cast the deciding vote on important issues in the People's House.

“I am proud to have grown up in Laconia and to have been educated here from 1990-2003. Although New Hampshire has never been immune to bigotry or conspiracy theories, it feels like we are going backwards. If we accept this behavior from a state representative, what will we accept next? What do we want our children and visitors to think of the Granite State? We are better than this.” Meghan Daigneau

By signing this petition, you are joining the greater movement of people calling upon Ms. Johnson to resign from the State House of Representatives.