If you’ve never listened to Suzanne Vega you haven’t lived. The genius of Vega’s work is captured in Luka, a song she wrote from the perspective of an
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Ayala’s Intriguing Strategy For Winning Senate Primary–Ed Who?–We’re Running Against Newton
The names of three Democratic candidates will appear on the ballot for the Aug. 14 State Senate primary; Ernie Newton, (State Rep.) Andres Ayala and
Read moreNewton Cranks Up Campaign Message Of Redemption And Opportunity
One week to go until the Aug. 14 Democratic primary for State Senate. This is the first of three OIB posts examining what the respective
Read moreWhy Won’t Carmen Lopez Run For Office?
In her latest searing essay in the Connecticut Post, retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez barbecues the city’s “political machine” Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa
Read moreFire At Old Remington Plant
City firefighters on Saturday responded to a blaze at the old Remington plant on the East Side, scene of several fires in recent years at
Read moreThe Influence Of Independent Expenditures For Candidates–What’s Coordinated? What’s Not?
Connecticut’s Citizens Election Program for financing campaigns is clear about what candidate committees can and cannot accept directly to qualify for funding grants. Participating candidates
Read moreCT Post Editorial Board Walks Back Scribes’ Misplaced Criticism Of Bass Pro Shops
Dudes, Bass Pro Shops is part of the solution, not the problem! The Connecticut Post has taken a lot of heat the last few days
Read moreThe Curfew And Confronting Crime, Plus: The CT Post’s Distorted Bass Pro Coverage
Monday afternoon Mayor Bill Finch signed into law the City Council ordinance that allows city police to prohibit anyone under the age of 18 from
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