We can either defend the habits of mind a robust democracy requires or preside over the automation of thinking and the training of automations.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
The president who cried wolf
As in Aesop’s fable, the world’s tolerance for the President’s lies appears to be running out.
Posted inPolitics
CT’s Grand Old Party tries to go viral with mockery of Lamont
The CT GOP opened a digital advertising campaign with a 1-minute video portraying Gov. Ned Lamont as indifferent to the high cost of living.
Posted inPartner Content
New Haven police chief retires after theft confrontation
Chief Karl Jacobson stepped down Monday amid allegations he stole money from the department’s account for paying confidential informants.
Posted inHealth
After a decade of delays, DSS call center wait times show signs of improvement
DSS launched a new phone system meant to reduce wait times. Results are good so far, but some want quality assurances codified into law.
Posted inGovernment
Is Congress facing another shutdown threat? Here’s what to know.
Funding for much of the federal government runs out Jan. 30. If Congress doesn’t approve a deal by then, it could lead to a partial shutdown.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Unhoused people are dying, right on schedule
Winter will kill some 700 unhoused people in this country. We do little to prevent this, so there is only one plausible conclusion: We are okay with it.
Posted inStudent Voice
The job market is broken — and I’m graduating into it
I love Connecticut and I want to build a career here, but this state does not do enough to make room for new graduates like me.
Posted inInvestigations
How McCrory probe derailed a program to help Hartford businesses
The program was to help minority-owned businesses in Hartford’s north end with training and grants up to $15,000. Then everything changed.
Posted inTalking Transportation
The mysteries of CT rail governance
A single train ride on commuter rail in our state may be touched by seven or more different agencies,
Posted inGovernment
CT U.S. Reps: Action in Venezuela is unauthorized and illegal
Members of CT’s congressional delegation decried Saturday’s military strike in Venezuela, saying President Trump failed to notify Congress.
Posted inHealth
CT to get $154M through federal rural health grant for 2026
CT will receive federal assistance to improve health care and access in rural parts of the state ahead of anticipated cuts to Medicaid.
Posted inPolitics
McGinnis seeking seat opened by Gilchrest’s congressional run
Tiffani McGinnis, a West Hartford town councilor and political organizer, opened a campaign this week to succeed state Rep. Jillian Gilchrest.