Debates once centered on whether CT was too generous with retiree benefits. Now, there’s concern that they’ve been severely whittled down.
CT retirement benefit debate looms large over next term
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Lies, damned lies, and CT crime statistics
Connecticut crime statistics cannot be trusted because of the way in which crime is (or isn’t) reported.
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U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, two challengers parry in 4th District debate
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th District, Republican Michael Goldstein and Independent Benjamin Wesley discussed a range of issues.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
One of CT’s hottest issues of the summer cools on the campaign trail
Electric rate charges have become a political issue in CT — though not one that’s fresh in the minds of all voters leading up to Election Day.
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Early childhood education marked as priority for legislative session
Last year, an expert panel created a 5-year, $2 billion plan to overhaul early childhood education. One year in, they’re doubling down.
Posted inPartner Content
Murphy: Harris & Cheney, “unusual partners,” are both defending democracy
During a visit to New Haven, Sen. Chris Murphy answered questions about what he’s seeing in the final two weeks of the presidential race.
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With Murphy far ahead, Republican Corey says his voice matters
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy’s Republican opponent is Manchester restaurateur Matthew Corey, who ran unsuccessfully against Murphy in 2018.
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Of course she can’t read
Recently a family has been in the news for their disappointment in their child’s education from Hartford Public Schools, especially in her lack of preparation for higher education. And as a 21-year veteran teacher of Hartford Public schools I am incredibly saddened at this harsh reality, but, unfortunately, not surprised. Of course she can’t read. […]
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Hayes-Logan battle in 5th District could have national implications
The 5th District rematch has familiar refrains from 2022. But in this presidential election year, attacks and tone have grown more heated.
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Ballot mixup in Stonington called rare glitch in CT’s early voting
On day two of early voting, as many as 519 Stonington voters were given the wrong ballots. The mistake was one of few significant glitches.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: Suspicion about election integrity skews Republican in CT, nationally
WSHU spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article about the partisan divide in faith in the U.S. election process.
Posted inCommunity Editorial Board
The inspiring history of the Divine Nine
The community and advocacy of the Divine Nine, America’s Black fraternities and sororities, is a powerful force for good.
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FAFSA is delayed again this year. Here’s what that means for CT students
After the U.S. government’s rollout of a new financial aid application last year didn’t go well, another new FAFSA is currently in testing.
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Long past due
Aleysha Ortiz’s bravery in speaking out against the educational failures of the education system she has endured is powerful, and we should commend her for it. The 19-year-old is pursuing legal action against the Hartford school system because even after a dozen years there, she can’t read. It takes immense courage to confront the system, especially when it has egregiously and continually neglected your rights. We firmly […]
Posted inPolitics
Voter fraud in elections? Partisanship divides CT and the nation
There is an astonishingly wide partisan divide in CT over how confident voters are that the November election will be counted accurately.