This election is not about me. It is about us. It is about choosing a future rooted in courage, community, and continuity.
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Gun violence isn’t political, and inaction is deadly
No elected official should score political points off the grief of families while blocking the very policies that could protect them.
Three entwined global issues threaten humanity
Time is short, and these three interconnected issues will determine what the future of humankind looks like.
CT businesses need more protection from online scams and cyberfraud
Over the last several years, there has been a proliferation in the number of cyberfraud and payment scams targeting Americans. Connecticut has not been immune to this nationwide rise. FTC data shows that our state is on pace to exceed last year’s numbers—both in terms of the number of cases and total losses. Here at […]
Teens are talking to AI. It’s time for us to learn
If a chatbot is the first place a teen feels heard, let’s make sure it’s not the last.
Collaborating on a long-term plan for Wallingford’s future
We can’t build the best community possible unless all voices are heard and sincerely respected. This is what matters most to me in this race.
From Little League dreams to collegiate realities
Opportunities once reserved for professionals now extend to college and even high school athletes, with the pressure filtering further down.
CT’s role in American wars — a historic duty to resist
We have to study the past to prepare for our future. By examining campaigns for peace by opposing American wars we are provided with lessons from which we can learn and take courage. In March,1967 a Connecticut man named Harrison Butterworth sailed with six companions to Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin. Their 50-foot ketch was dubbed […]
How data can transform support for CT youth
Connecticut has the opportunity to lead the nation in demonstrating how data, when shared responsibly and equitably, can transform the way we support our most vulnerable youth.
Why CT needs single-stair reform
A move allowing single-stair exits in five-story buildings is being negated by extremely restrictive fire department staffing and capacity requirements.
Opinion: CT needs to rethink certificate of need laws
Rather than streamlining outdated restrictions, Connecticut needs new strategies that actively build health care infrastructure where its needed.
Put the focus where it should be – policies, not people
Marissa Gillett’s departure from PURA is a sad moment for Connecticut’s fight to improve fairness in utility rates.
There is something deeply wrong happening in Gaza
The situation in Gaza exposes a global economic and political order where no entity has the power or political will to stop genocide and starvation.
Teens, screens, pressures, parenting — and prevention
Today’s school and social media environment can put enormous pressure on adolescents in particular. What can parents do?
Is it time to let the Connecticut Sun set?
As much as it pains me to say it, it may be time for the State of Connecticut to confront reality and move on from the WNBA’s Sun.



