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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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President Musk

President Musk

December 20, 2024
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More
Obey

Obey

December 18, 2024
Obeying in Advance It began with two morning cable hosts vociferously opposed to a second term of Donald Trump. For months, they (rightly) called out Trump’s sheer unfitness, his autocratic… Read More
The Junk Drawer

The Junk Drawer

December 18, 2024
If anyone thought that Donald Trump would somehow become more serious and sober minded in his second term, well…I have some sweet oceanfront property in Phoenix to sell you. The first… Read More
They Failed Us

They Failed Us

December 18, 2024
Now that the twice-impeached convicted felon who incited an insurrection and stole classified intel has been given the Golden Ticket to do it all again, we need to talk. Democrats are scratching… 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
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
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
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Governor Lamont: Connecticut's 2024 Broadband Report Highlights Major Advancements in Digital Connectivity and Equity

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
December 18, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has released the 2024 Connecticut Broadband Report, which details… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Nearly 23,000 Connecticut Residents Will Have $30 Million in Medical Debt Erased Under First Round of State’s Newly Launched Partnership With Nonprofit

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
December 16, 2024
Letters Will Be Mailed Beginning December 23 Notifying Individuals and Families That Their Medical Debt Has Been Erased HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that nearly 23,000… Read More

Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff Saturday for the Anniversary of the Tragedy in Sandy Hook

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
December 13, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and Connecticut flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in remembrance of the… Read More

Governor Lamont Appoints Mariana Monteiro as Connecticut's Chief Equity and Opportunity Officer

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
December 12, 2024
HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Mariana Monteiro to serve as Connecticut’s chief equity and opportunity officer. In this position, Monteiro will lead… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Establishment of the Connecticut Office of the Student Loan Ombudsperson

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
December 11, 2024
Michelle Jarvis-Lettman Appointed as the Inaugural Student Loan Ombudsperson HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced the establishment of the Connecticut Office of the Student Loan… Read More
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