Elaine Braffman’s Viewpoint of Sept. 3 attempts to cast doubt on the moral crisis of our time by ignoring the legal definition of genocide and the horrendous death, destruction, and famine occurring in Gaza. A single historical example or a set number of victims does not define genocide. Instead, “Genocide means any of the following acts committed with intent” -inferred or […]
Gaza: the moral crisis of our time
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Kimmel’s suspension and the culture of fear and intimidation
The canceling of the Jimmy Kimmel show is nothing less than a cynical attack on one of the most sacred liberties in a democracy—the freedom of speech and expression.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
After Bridgeport, why no ballot reform?
Our Democratic Party of Connecticut has been benefiting from a corrupt Bridgeport balloting for decades which is why election reform is unlikely.
Posted inCrossing Connecticut
For this New Britain man, late summer is pigeon racing season
Wilberto Aponte, president of the Connecticut Classic Pigeon Club, has 200 homing pigeons. With racing season underway, the stakes are high.
Posted inTalking Transportation
Travel now, talk and text later
Once, when stuck in crawling traffic on I-95, I actually saw a guy reading a book. I’ve seen others shave or put on makeup. Give me a break!
Posted inMoney
Union to Lamont: Don’t invest our pension funds in Connecticut Sun
CT’s largest state employee union urged Gov. Ned Lamont to focus on overdue wage agreements for public-sector workers, not basketball.
Posted inHousing
Political challenges of CT HB 5002 depicted in Ned Lamont’s texts
The texts show how affordable housing has become a political quagmire for Democrats, with some urging him to sign it despite voting no.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Marissa Gillett to resign, ending turbulent era at PURA
Gillett was controversial among utilities and lawmakers, and critics accused her of wielding unilateral control over the ratemaking process.
Posted inGovernment
As government shutdown looms, CT Dems push for ACA subsidies
Despite a looming federal shutdown, Democrats are insisting that any short-term funding bill must address health care priorities.
Posted inPartner Content
ACIP panel declines to recommend COVID-19 vaccine for all Americans
HHS Secretary RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisers added confusion to this fall’s COVID-19 vaccinations, leaving the choice up to those who want a shot.
Posted inJustice
U.S. Justice Dept. pushes voter fraud complaints from CT group
A CT nonprofit that has filed dozens of unsubstantiated voter fraud allegations now has a powerful new ally: the U.S. Department of Justice.
Posted inHealth
Hartford HealthCare offers $86M for 2 Prospect Medical CT hospitals
Hartford HealthCare’s offer for Manchester Memorial and Rockville General Hospitals will serve as the minimum bid in the bankruptcy auction.
Posted inPartner Content
BOEM to consider revocation of SouthCoast Wind approval
If a federal judge approves the request, it could deal a critical blow to the offshore wind project located 20 miles south of Nantucket.
Posted inBriefs
Does the U.S. immigration court have a 4-year backlog of more than 3M cases?
Even with recent efforts to hire judges and create new processing dockets, the system is still overwhelmed.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Rental subsidies struggle to keep pace with housing costs
Nonprofits are distributing rent assistance payments that are 14% higher than in 2024 and 49% higher than in 2020 to keep pace with costs.