Genuine collaboration and shared governance – not outside consultants – should guide the decisions of a major university.
CT Viewpoints
We welcome informed and responsible commentary about local, state and national public policy from all Connecticut residents and organizations. Submit one here.
DEEP pulled a bait-and-switch on the public
None of us can rely on DEEP’s own instructions when trying to participate in environmental decisions that affect our communities.
Support Bridgeport charter reform
The revised charter looks to directly address the city’s political stagnation by shifting the dynamics within the municipal government.
Families like mine are running out of time
For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the caregivers who support them, the shutdown is a slow-motion disaster.
Our children deserve better than party-line school boards
When we prioritize children over party and measure success by outcomes, not ideology, we build better schools.
Feeding the basics before everything else
With a federal shutdown threatening SNAP benefits and housing insecurity rising, families are being stretched to the limit.
Teachers are key in the fight against domestic violence
Having teachers and schools more routinely educated about Red Flag laws will help to keep our families safer.
Our weakened state
Too many young people don’t see a future for them in Connecticut. We’ve ignored this growing problem for too long.
No candy in elementary school? No smartphones in high school
High schoolers should be restricted from using cell phones in the classroom the same way we limit candy in elementary school.
An open, transparent, accessible government protects everyone.
Open, transparent, accessible government is bipartisan, or nonpartisan. Call it what you will. It is for everyone. It protects everyone.
Setting the record straight on UConn paid leave provisions
Being able to recruit and retain the best faculty means ensuring the negotiated pay and benefits the university offers are highly competitive.
Use rural health funds to strengthen CT’s community health centers
We recommend that CT direct rural health transformation resources toward strengthening the health care workforce and investing in telehealth and health technology.
Saving CT hospitals with Senate Bill 7
Connecticut’s Senate Bill 7 would require health care administrators to be licensed, similar to the clinicians they supervise.
The depolarization challenge. Will you try it?
Many people have been hurt by our current level of polarization, and there’s worse pain to come if things continue this way.
Lamont’s moves on energy provide roadmap back for Democrats
The governor should be applauded for recognizing the necessary role clean low-cost natural gas must play alongside zero-carbon sources like nuclear, solar and wind.

