Margaret Morton Margaret Morton, the first African American woman elected to the Connecticut State Senate, was a transformational figure in city politics. She passed away on Saturday. She has
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Alvin Penn’s Legacy, ‘The Penn Act’ Against Police Profiling
Not later than January 1, 2000, each municipal police department and the Department of Public Safety shall adopt a written policy that prohibits the stopping,
Read moreFleeta Hudson Transcends City Politics
In this week of thanks and giving if you want to discuss city pols who are decent and honorable, Fleeta Hudson’s at the top of
Read moreThe City’s Changing Political Landscape–Hey, There’s Still A General Election!
In Bridgeport, Democrats outnumber Republicans 10 to 1. How the city has changed the past 20 years, even the past 10 years. In the old
Read moreWhen Margaret Morton Told The Party Plantation Owners To Stick It
When I listen to these self-styled party plantation owners–white, black and brown–claim they control all the votes and no one can break through their slave
Read moreJoe And Ernie, More Ferry Dust, Mr. Barnum Needs Our Help, And Bridgeport Rocks!
The official release date for former Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, serving out his time under supervision of a halfway house, is Monday, according to www.bop.gov. The
Read moreHow Do You Like Your Tuna? Plus: Tate George … Swish (hopefully)
5 p.m. update: We’re inching closer to Primary Insanity Day! Four Democratic primaries for City Council will take place on Tuesday including the battle royal
Read moreHow’s Finch Doing After 18 Months? Plus: Brownfield Bucks
Mayor Bill Finch has just about reached his first 18 months in office. Where did the time go? Former Mayor John Fabrizi would love to fast
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