By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist It feels like 2013 again. Back then, a beleaguered Republican Speaker of the House was forced into a government shutdown by firebrands in his caucus who considered him insufficiently pure. … [Read more...] about Fiscal hawks never get a win
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Our wishes for 2025 With the turning of a new year, we at the Voice traditionally set our sights on those issues we hope are to be faced and, with challenging work, completed over the next 12 months. The year 2024 was one of profound change in … [Read more...] about Editorial
Mayor reflects on progress made in one year
By Dorinda Borer Mayor of West Haven Happy New Year! It's hard to believe that just last month marked the one-year anniversary of my tenure as Chief Executive Officer of this great city. It's a perfect moment to reflect on the progress … [Read more...] about Mayor reflects on progress made in one year
The intellectual collapse of DEI
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist DEI is a bad idea whose time came with a vengeance several years ago, but now its continued ascendancy is in doubt. Perhaps the most important event this year outside of the presidential election … [Read more...] about The intellectual collapse of DEI
Editorial – A visit from St. Nicholas
A Visit from St. Nicholas By Clement Clarke Moore - 1779-1863 ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that … [Read more...] about Editorial – A visit from St. Nicholas
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The Mayflower Compact 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 … [Read more...] about Editorial
Trans moralism kills Dems
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Trans moralism is killing the Democrats "How dare you say that" isn't a persuasive political argument. Yet the side that has believed it can bully its way to victory on cultural issues by … [Read more...] about Trans moralism kills Dems
The toxicity of ‘Woke’ ideas
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The Harris campaign is a testament to the toxicity of woke politics We've passed the peak of woke politics in the U.S., and the Harris for president campaign was the leading indicator. Of all the … [Read more...] about The toxicity of ‘Woke’ ideas
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A Veterans Day prayer Monday day, 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 … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Be responsible while drinking on holiday It’s almost turkey day, and with the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, preparations are well underway. Turkeys have been bought, beer has been stocked, and loved ones are traveling from near and … [Read more...] about Letters