Local Chapter

Center Barnstead

Belknap County, New Hampshire • Anti-Federalist Party

The founders intended for power to reside here — in the municipalities of Center Barnstead, not in distant capitals. This is where the work happens.

Our Mission in Center Barnstead

We believe that the most effective governance happens closest to the people. The Center Barnstead chapter works to ensure every resident has direct access to their municipal government, meaningful agency over their future, and the ability to hold all power — public, corporate, and algorithmic — accountable.

Strategic Priorities

Local Action Plan

Civic Auditing Boards

Organize independent oversight of local municipal spending and decision-making to ensure transparency.

Anti-Federalist Candidates

Recruit and support candidates for mayor and city council who uphold our principles.

Data Sovereignty Ordinances

Push for city-level protections ensuring residents own their digital data and algorithmic transparency is enforced.

Community Broadband

Establish public broadband infrastructure as a utility, ensuring universal internet access regardless of income.

From the Anti-Federalist Archive

Essays of Brutus No. 14

Brutus (Robert Yates) • 1787-12-22

28 February 1788 The second paragraph of sect. 2d. art. 3, is in these words: "In all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, and those in which a state shall be a party, the supreme court shall have original jurisdiction. In all the other cases before mentioned, the supreme court shall have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions, and under such regulations as the Congress shall make.["] Although it is proper that the courts of the general government should have cognizance of all matters affecting ambassadors, foreign ministers, and consuls; yet I question much the propriety of giving the supreme court original jurisdiction in all cases of this kind.Ambassadors, and other public ministers, claim, and are entitled by the law of natio…

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Get Involved in Center Barnstead

We are actively recruiting leaders and candidates in Center Barnstead. Every role matters.

Chapter Leader

Organize monthly meetings, coordinate with county leadership, and recruit local members.

Policy Drafter

Research and draft city-level policy proposals aligned with Anti-Federalist principles.

Community Organizer

Build coalitions with local organizations, plan public events, and drive voter registration.

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We support Anti-Federalist candidates at every municipal level.

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