The price of progress shouldn’t be paid in sleepless nights and compromised quality of life for those who live in its shadow.
CT Viewpoints
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Faculty matter most. So where’s the support?
Faculty “is the #1 predictor for student return, retention, and graduation, above and beyond all other factors.
In CT, no one should lose healthcare, no one should starve
The cruelty of HR1, Trump’s big ugly bill, and his government shutdown, are taking hold in Connecticut.
Moving Bridgeport forward through charter reform
The changes proposed on the ballot this November are all about building a city government that works better for everyone.
A moment that demands action from all of us
The loss of SNAP benefits will have immediate and devastating consequences for thousands of families struggling to put food on the table.
Sewage overflows are a call for collaboration, not conflict
Effective wastewater treatment requires regional cooperation along ecological boundaries rather than political ones.
A lesson in backwards logic from Simsbury
Courage is not about shouting the loudest. It is about being accountable for what you say when others disagree.
UConn’s administration should consult its own experts
Genuine collaboration and shared governance – not outside consultants – should guide the decisions of a major university.
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.



