Editorials

MSM showed its bias The mainstream media took it on the chin over the weekend, not once but twice. Between the glee-turned-glum crash of the Buzzfeed story about Donald Trump suborning perjury and the quick-before-we-learn-the-facts virtue … [Read more...] about Editorial

The Rossi administration had a mixed bag of a week, last week, with some good news, and some bad news – at least we think it is bad news. The Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB) gave its imprimatur to the release of $8 million in … [Read more...] about Editorial

The beginning of a new year: it is the time of resolutions, a renewed hope, and, as with most things in life, change. The State of Connecticut sees its own “change” with the swearing-in of a new administration, one which, frankly, we believe is … [Read more...] about Editorial

Mueller, FBI using tactics more in line with criminals Over the last two years – well before Donald J. Trump was elected President – the nation was subjected to what is now seen as a spurious charge that the Trump Campaign “colluded” with the … [Read more...] about Editorial

Lamont talk of ‘efficiencies’ does not mask real intent We read with some amusement comments by Governor-elect Ned Lamont that he is going to search for ways to streamline state services, making them more cost-effective and efficient. He has … [Read more...] about Editorial

Former mayor must explain decisions during his term The announcement was expected. Indeed, many political-types in the city had been murmuring about it for weeks. Former Mayor Edward M. O’Brien is exploring the possibility of a run against current … [Read more...] about Editorial

Thanksgiving 2018 When Puritans left England in May of 1620, they were unsure what lay ahead for them, knowing they had to endure months at sea making the crossing. They were looking to create a “Shining City on a Hill” filled with believers in the … [Read more...] about Editorial

State's electorate continues to go down the same paths The 2018 election is over, and, unfortunately, the State of Connecticut’s voters decided to stay with the status quo. The election of Ned Lamont last week promises to be subject the state – and … [Read more...] about Editorial

Armistice Day 100 years on Monday we celebrated Veterans Day, a commemoration of all those who served – and those who died – wearing the uniform of the nation. Originating as Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1918, it was dedicated to the end of what was then … [Read more...] about Editorial

Tuesday, voters in throughout the state will be heading to the polls to elect not only its representatives in the General Assembly, but a replacement for Gov. Dannel Malloy, who ran Connecticut these last eight years. To say this is an important … [Read more...] about Important election Tuesday