The Trump administration is making efforts in the northeast to replace job-producing, affordable solar and wind projects with price-volatile gas.
CT Viewpoints
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CT’s regulations are crippling energy innovation
Connecticut’s regulatory environment is crippling innovation in energy. If we want to reduce the cost of electricity, we’re going to need to innovate and take advantage of new technologies.
AUKUS agreement is China’s worst nightmare
AUKUS is the strongest, most effective plan for the United States to deter China’s malign behavior in the Indo-Pacific.
It’s smart policy to feed CT’s children
Providing childcare for families who can’t afford it is an essential step in creating strong communities. But CT needs to do more.
Pro-Palestinian supporters dilute the meaning of the term genocide
It is disturbing to read opinion pieces in various publications that promote unsubstantiated Hamas claims, use ‘‘Palestinian genocide’ as accepted fact.
Bike recycling program no match for regressive pro-car CT
Real change to challenge regressive car-centric urban landscapes requires public transit that is accessible, reliable, and affordable.
Unmasking the face of hatred
One big reason to cover one’s face is to hide our shame.
Connecticut can’t afford another $500m on our electric bills
Why should all Connecticut ratepayers be stuck with the bill for undergrounding lines in Fairfield County?
This Labor Day, let’s honor workers by actually listening to them
When workers have a voice on the job and a seat at the table, they can finally negotiate on a level playing field.
Is gerrymandering the way?
I understand the impulse to fight fire with fire, but redrawing districts is not going to get us out of the fix we’re in.
CT shouldn’t lose its opportunity for parking reform
Arguments against parking mandates are so compelling and common sense that municipalities across the country are doing away with them.
CT’s working students and their educators need immediate action
Gov. Ned Lamont has said that Connecticut’s future depends on a strong, well-educated workforce. That future is now in jeopardy.
Parking reform is getting the job done in Hartford
Excessive amounts of parking are incompatible with the walkable commercial centers that make Connecticut so great.
Saving more lives through improving organ donation
Increasing trust in the organ donation system, leveraging technology, and training new transplant professionals are necessary, life-saving imperatives.
America’s dirty war: Just say no
The parallels between Argentina’s “Dirty War” and the one ongoing in the United States could not be more clear.



