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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

November 3, 2024
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome. Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More
Yes, It Matters

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More
The Bullies among Us

The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More
The Stench on the Bench

The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More
Time (Again) For the Electoral College to Go

Time (Again) For the Electoral College to Go

October 11, 2024
The electoral college system is like the cicada: it crops up every four years to annoy voters with its power to override the popular vote in favor of arcane calculations that minimize the influence… Read More
We Need a Media Makeover

We Need a Media Makeover

October 11, 2024
“The lowest form of popular culture - lack of information, misinformation, disinformation, and a contempt for the truth or the reality of most people's lives - has overrun real journalism.… Read More
The He-Man Woman-Hater’s Club

The He-Man Woman-Hater’s Club

September 17, 2024
When I was in 4th grade, my classmates played a crude game we called “War.” Boys lined up on one side of the playground, girls on the other. At a signal, both sides ran headfirst towards… Read More
Happy Warriors (And Why We Need Them)

Happy Warriors (And Why We Need Them)

September 17, 2024
“Does anybody remember laughter?” So uttered singer Robert Plant during a Led Zeppelin show at Madison Square Garden in 1976. Yes, it’s pretty 70s cringe (as even Plant admits), but… Read More
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Connecticut Unveils the Nation's First Christmas Movie Trail, Giving Holiday Fans a Chance to Experience the Magic Beyond the Screen

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
November 13, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - In a celebration of cinema and the holiday season, Connecticut proudly unveiled the nation’s first-ever Christmas Movie Trail today. This unique journey lets movie lovers… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Trust Fund Investments Protect Connecticut Employers From Federal Unemployment Tax Increases in 2025

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
November 12, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Labor Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo today announced that because Connecticut has repaid all 2024 Unemployment Trust Fund borrowing prior to… Read More

Governor Lamont and Secretary Beckham Statements on November 2024 Consensus Revenue Forecast

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
November 12, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Office of Policy and Management Secretary Jeffrey Beckham released the following statements in response to the November 2024 consensus revenue forecast, which… Read More

Governor Lamont Declares Stage 2 Drought Advisory for All of Connecticut

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
November 9, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is declaring a Stage 2 drought advisory for all eight counties in Connecticut due to far below normal precipitation levels and ongoing fire… Read More

Governor Lamont Reminds Individuals and Businesses: There's Two Weeks Left to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance From August Floods

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
November 6, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today is reminding homeowners, renters, and businessowners in Fairfield County, Litchfield County, and New Haven County that there are two weeks left to apply for… Read More
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