Self-determination for our 250th anniversary
Support is growing for restoring the ability of Congress to set reasonable limits on money in elections, overturning the Citizens United ruling.
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talking transportation
Confession of a kid who played with (real) trains
Let me caution my readers that you should never, ever try this. It’s dangerous and probably illegal.
We built transportation’s future, then got stuck in traffic
Let’s give Connecticut some credit. For almost 400 years, our small state has punched above its weight in the realm of transportation innovation.
The Great Speed Camera Debate of ’26
Do automated speed cameras slow drivers and protect children near schools, or are they out-of-control government surveillance and a “money grab?”
student voice
Addressing youth crime in New Haven County
We cannot address youth crime without addressing the conditions that shape it.
Embracing the dark
Watching horror movies has taught me that fear isn’t always the enemy.
What’s behind the brave face
I’ve seen first-hand just how many athletes turn to substances to cope with their mental health struggles.
Recent Viewpoints
In celebration of Juneteenth
For centuries many people avoided the uncomfortable truth of our history and the courage of Black people to break free from white supremacy and oppression.
Why teachers need a seat at the table on school safety
The reality I’ve learned, especially when working with fellow survivors, is there is no timeline for trauma.
Child welfare starts with prevention, not damage control
The state’s child protective system –and others throughout the U.S.– is profoundly strained.
Joy alone won’t protect the LGBTQ+ community
Across the country, LGBTQ+ people, especially transgender people, have become the targets of an unprecedented wave of political attacks.
10% affordable housing — almost
Even a willing town and a committed developer can’t build a single affordable unit without help to finance it. That’s where the state comes in.
CT’s parks deliver a 3-to-1 economic return
Now is the time to invest in the spaces that bring people together, improve daily life, and deliver measurable returns for communities across the state.
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