Watching horror movies has taught me that fear isn’t always the enemy.
Embracing the dark
Posted inHousing
Amid housing shortage, new CT coalition focuses on local policy change
The advocacy effort will focus on policy changes in Connecticut suburbs and rural towns, with the goal of expanding affordable housing.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
CT expanding cannabis use will make roads more dangerous
The legislature’s recent approval of expanding access to cannabis/THC will only make an already dangerous highway situation worse.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
CT talks housing, but doesn’t walk it
In recent years, auditor reports and developers have revealed serious concerns about how our state’s public housing activities operate.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Why I’m biking 100 miles: to end fossil fuels
The Ride to End Fossil Fuels is a 100-mile bike ride across Connecticut to protest the expansion of fossil fuels across our state.
Posted inPolitics
Larson tries to shift narrative to ideologies, not generations
Larson is trying to reframe the fight for the Democratic nomination as an ideological battle and not a generational challenge.
Posted inPolitics
Josh Elliott endorsed for House reelection as he runs for governor
Rep. Josh Elliott was endorsed for reelection to the House of Representatives while he challenges Gov. Ned Lamont in a primary for governor.
Posted inEducation
Natalie Braswell named interim chancellor of CSCU system
Braswell’s appointment follows the departure of former Chancellor John Maduko and resignation of Martin Guay, chair of the Board of Regents.
Posted inHuman Services
DDS chief Scheff to step down; deputy to be interim commissioner
DDS chief Jordan Scheff is leaving his position to pursue a new role. Deputy Commissioner Elisa Velardo will be the interim commissioner.
Posted inGovernment
CT launches investigation into Roblox, with focus on child safety
Attorney General William Tong is investigating the online gaming platform Roblox, which counts millions of children as users.
Posted inPartner Content
New Haven dad seeks refuge from ICE at school
The 47-year-old was stopped by an immigration officer while taking his daughter to John S. Martinez School in the Fair Haven neighborhood.
Posted inStudent Voice
What’s behind the brave face
I’ve seen first-hand just how many athletes turn to substances to cope with their mental health struggles.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
ECS reform is not the real answer
CT doesn’t need ECS reform but property tax reform. That is the only way to achieve “ZIP-code neutrality” in our K-12 financing system.
Posted inGovernment
In new book, Murphy mulls politics in era of lost connections
In his second book, Murphy explores the societal and economic forces that he believes shaped modern-day American politics.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Nakba Day in West Hartford Center
A town demonstrates its tolerance as Palestinian supporters rally.