John Kerry can’t hold a candle to today’s political flip-floppers, who have elevated the artform to Orwellian heights.
CT Viewpoints
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Monkeypox stigma hurts us all
Calling Monkeypox a “gay disease” is not only inaccurate, but dangerous to folks both in and outside of the gay community.
Parents should have input in their children’s education
Parents who pay taxes to fund the schools should have an input in how their children are educated and not simply be forced to accept the opinions of professional educators.
Gender-affirming care in CT and antiquated ideas of mental health
Desiring bodily autonomy is not a mental health pathology. Individuals should not be required to enter into therapy, let alone contact a second psychiatric provider, to verify who they are.
We need more than just renewables for a reliable grid
The problem with transition to an all-renewable energy grid relying mainly on solar photovoltaics and wind is the intermittent nature of these sources
Five years after Hurricane Maria, CT resettlement services still under-resourced
Five years after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, many social service organizations face uncertain and inadequate funding, imperiling their capacity to respond to future climate-related disasters.
Don’t leave biofuel out of Connecticut’s energy plan
Bioheat fuel, a direct fossil fuel replacement made out of biodiesel and ultra low sulfur heating oil, should be part of CT’s energy plan.
Taking action to resolve Windham’s patient care crisis
Our local nurses union, the Windham Federation of Professional Nurses, has moved to authorize an unfair labor practice strike at Windham Community Memorial Hospital.
‘Parental rights’ movement is eroding CT’s public education
The Parental Rights movement seeks to undermine the professionalism of educators and perpetuate the sharp divisions that now exist in society.
Transparency and accountability are good for Fairfield, so vote ‘No’ in November!
Although there may be nothing in the proposed town charter revisions they feel unacceptable, voters should reject all of the changes for three reasons…
How the Millstone Power Station can help Connecticut understand the value of ranked choice voting
It is not necessarily the political issues and policies of the day that divide us. It is the process and how we vote.
A fair tax share for all in Connecticut
This is a good time to challenge both candidates for governor to support an incremental increase in the Connecticut income tax rate for themselves, their wealthy neighbors and over 10,000 Connecticut families who earn in excess of $1 million a year.
A smart investment for Connecticut’s energy future
Now is the right time for utilities to invest in sound electric metering technology –for the benefit of Connecticut customers and our energy future.
Early voting will open the polls to more CT voters
Being the “Land of Steady Habits” sometimes means we are simply too slow to embrace needed change. Our restrictive voting system is a good example
The marijuana trade does not need higher education’s help
Purveyors made marijuana available when it was illegal. So, supply will likely naturally expand without help from colleges and universities.

