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.
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talking 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.
9/11: The longest commute
It seems only fitting on this, the 25th anniversary of the attacks that we remember those Connecticut commuters who perished.
Florida’s failing for-profit railroad
A for-profit railroad sounds good in theory but, as the finance bros ask, “Does it pencil?”
student voice
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.
Addressing youth crime in New Haven County
We cannot address youth crime without addressing the conditions that shape it.
Embracing the dark
Watching horror movies has taught me that fear isn’t always the enemy.
Recent Viewpoints
What I learned building a voter guide at 17
We all deserve an easier way to build our political knowledge and find out where candidates stand on the issues.
Walking toward clarity
The foundational promise of this country— life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness— feels increasingly fragile.
Bridgeport must recognize Eid al-Adha
Muslims are not standing outside the American community asking to be admitted. They are already part of its fabric.
Something has to change in Congress
No single election will repair Congress. No single election will restore public confidence. But democracy was not designed to prevent change.
Dreamers as cops: Danbury’s legal gamble
A DACA Dreamer is not a permanent American resident. There residency must be renewed every two years.
What we could gain from Cuba
We should be demanding our government reverse course, and promptly normalize relations with Cuba.
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