Our democracy is on life support. It will not survive without the First Amendment, a functional Congress, a justice system we can trust.
Claire Walsh
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Why municipal elections – and your vote on Tuesday — are important
Your vote is your voice, and your voice is essential to effective municipal management. VOTE on November 7!
CT Viewpoints
Graduation: Just load the refrigerator
Nowadays in our celebrations, we navigate carefully around politics, gender issues, reproductive rights, mass shootings and more.
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A lesson for Americans in the valiant fight for democracy in Ukraine
There is much to learn from those who value their freedom and cherish democracy.
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We must understand the threat from within
Like many Americans, I am outraged by the violent attack on our Capitol, in the name of patriotism, but recognize it for what it is. While it was fomented by conspiratorial elements in our government, social media, and dangerous fringe groups, there is no conspiracy in believing that it was a heinous assault on our democratic process and the rule of law. We must see it for what it is.