There’s been quite the give and take in the OIB comments section about the role of clergy in the political community. Herron Gaston, senior pastor of
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Category: City Politics
Judge Lopez: Political Ambitions And Pastoral Duties Are Often Incompatible
Every declaration is susceptible to a rejoinder. If you politic prepare for a parry. Nothing wrong with that, but never assume there’s not someone out
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Four Years Ago Ganim Apologized In Stallworth’s Church–Is Rift Real Or Imagined?
On January 1, 2015 in the East End church of Rev. Charlie Stallworth, Joe Ganim launched his historic comeback for mayor with his first public
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Kohut: Political Pulpit Should Sound Alarm Bells
Do pastor politicians leverage the pulpit for community good or personal self-interest? City ministers including leadership with the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Greater Bridgeport are
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2019 Campaign Preview–Ganim’s New Year’s Treatise
Grab a cup of joe (or beverage of your choice) and take a gander at Mayor Joe Ganim’s observations about the state of the city
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Campaign Fencing, The Battle Over Public Safety
Public safety is ground zero for a mayoral campaign, especially in Connecticut’s largest city so often vulnerable to the mercurial nature of law enforcement. Some
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Moore Touts Committee Assignments As She Considers Mayoral Run
As she ponders a run for mayor pushed heavily by supporters, State Senator Marilyn Moore issued a statement on Wednesday regarding her legislative committee assignments:
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Young Dems Select New Leadership Team
The Greater Bridgeport Young Democrats on Tuesday announced its new leadership for 2019, a municipal election cycle that includes races for mayor, City Council and
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