An unsentimental obituary for the CCSU polytechnic vanity project
Nothing says student-centered public education like fastening the university’s future to a possible extinction machine.
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The Vernon grumble over rumble/mumble
There has been some grumbling in Vernon about rumble strips. But is there a quieter way to save lives?
When gasoline costs $10 a gallon
For decades we’ve lived (and driven) in denial, somehow assuming we have the “right” to cheap gas, and therefore, low-cost transportation.
The museum that owns its own railroad
It was in 1996 that the museum, which now has almost 100 rail cars in its collection, made its first passenger runs.
student voice
It’s time to act on fossil fuels
Pipeline and compressor expansion projects pose undeniable risks to our health and safety. It’s time to speak out.
A beautiful and powerful movement against ICE
Danbury residents are demanding safety for everyone in their community. Danbury has the right to demand peace.
Immigration fear is reshaping patient trust inside CT hospitals
Among Connecticut residents who fear immigration enforcement, 14% have avoided medical care or know someone who has.
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The language America left behind at 250
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Prosecution won’t fix Bridgeport’s voter turnout — but can begin to restore trust
Some Bridgeport residents have simply stopped believing in the integrity of the election process.
Why I’m a CT YIMBY
Many Nutmeggers believe that the built environment in which they live must never be altered. But we should react to change with openness.
Duplicate billing fix can lower cost of health care
Addressing duplicative billing in healthcare is critical for New England’s Medicare beneficiaries — and for taxpayers.
Not another Boston: How CT can find its place in the AI economy
For 37 years Connecticut has lacked a credible answer to its stagnation. But the AI revolution has flipped the odds in our favor.
What CT needs to hear about jobs
We need immediate, state-level action to balance the increased cost of living with the harsh realities of the middle and working classes.
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