By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist There's being fortunate in your enemies, and then there's having enemies who are helping you take the first step in your political comeback. Donald Trump and his adversaries want profoundly … [Read more...] about Having the same objectives
Opinion
Editorial
Wanted: leadership The caucuses are done, the endorsed candidates have been named, but we are a long way from knowing – at least in the case of the Republican Party – who the ultimate standard-bearer will be for the November general election. … [Read more...] about Editorial
The joy of minor league ball
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The Portland Sea Dogs won, but that's not why, fundamentally, the fans went home happy. The Double-A minor league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, the Sea Dogs play in a cozy ballpark in Portland, … [Read more...] about The joy of minor league ball
Editorial
Savin Rock Festival ‘23 It is hard to believe it has been more than 40 years since the first Savin Rock Festival took place at West Haven High School’s Ken Strong Stadium and adjacent fi elds. The idea was one that came from the leadership of … [Read more...] about Editorial
Russia ‘getting to Denmark’
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist On the one hand, events in Russia this past weekend were stunning -- the leader of a mercenary group declaring against the country's military leadership and, for 24 hours, marching on Moscow. On … [Read more...] about Russia ‘getting to Denmark’
Editorial
Start to pay attention In the next few days, the two major parties in West Haven will determine which names will head and fill their respective slates for the upcoming November mayoral election. The Democratic and Republican Town Committees … [Read more...] about Editorial
Letters
Pledge unnecessary in Mullins’ campaign Last month, Republican candidate for Mayor, Barry Cohen invited me and candidate Paige Weinstein to what he refereed to as a "Unity Meeting." This convocation took place at the West Haven Republican … [Read more...] about Letters
Stop ‘woke’ in baseball
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist It's not unusual for prayer to play a role in sports. "Spahn, Sain, and pray for rain!" was the famous refrain of Boston Braves fans in 1948, when they wanted their exceptional pitchers Warren … [Read more...] about Stop ‘woke’ in baseball
Daniel Penny’s no vigilante
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Pretty much everything you need to know about the Daniel Penny case you can learn from the "Death Wish" movies. Or so you might conclude if you took seriously the left's analysis of the tragic … [Read more...] about Daniel Penny’s no vigilante
Editorial
Stick with the city’s issues Last month, Barry Lee Cohen was the third Republican to enter his name into the 2023 race for mayor, the others are Paige Weinstein and Steven R. Mullins, former P&Z member, and longtime party advocate. In … [Read more...] about Editorial