As network news turn itself into a ‘Tic Toc platform’ will local television news rise to the challenge?
“How is an octopus attaching itself to a swimmer’s face a story on the network news?”
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The traffic calming illusion
You’ve seen the bumper stickers: Slow down in town. They’re a nice thought. Completely useless, but nice.
The high-speed railroad never built — 120 years ago
Alexander Miller knew the importance of straight-running tracks to achieve and hold high speeds, a lesson we in Connecticut wish they’d learned.
Is it time for CT to tax EVs?
Why do electric vehicle drivers pay much less toward the upkeep of our highways even though they contribute to their wear and tear?
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
Bridgeport voters deserve answers on absentee ballot fraud
The upcoming trial is another reminder of how important it is that every vote in Bridgeport be cast and counted honestly.
When ‘Ethical AI’ becomes part of the CCSU brand
How can a public university promise that students will use AI “responsibly and ethically” while tying its future to Big Tech and military contractors?
Don’t let St. Stephen’s Road become a sacrifice zone
We suggest an immediate formal rerouting designation; thus protecting the vulnerable populations of St. Stephen’s Rd.
A speed camera would not have saved him
In Fairfield, when we invoke a specific tragedy to justify a specific tool, it’s fair to ask whether that tool would have touched that tragedy’s cause.
We should measure Corrections by the lives we change
What is the purpose of our correctional system?
A legacy behind the heels: My 38 years with Nancy Wyman
Nancy Wyman was a gift to the State of Connecticut, a trailblazer who proved that one could be both a fierce advocate and a compassionate and loving friend.
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