Black Lives Do Matter Two people have said to me recently, “Don’t all lives matter? Why do we have to say ‘Black Lives Matter?’” I just want to say a few words about those seemingly small distinctions. When I walk down the street, walk … [Read more...] about Letters
Opinion
The Postal Service hysteria
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist At this rate, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will be lucky if he isn't arrested and tried for treason before a people's tribunal. According to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, DeJoy is a "complicit crony" … [Read more...] about The Postal Service hysteria
Editorial
B of E chose wisely This edition has within it the annual bus schedule for the re-opening of city schools, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 8. Traditionally, that is up until about 20 years ago, the day after Labor Day was the universal opening day … [Read more...] about Editorial
From the desk of…. Bill Riccio, Jr.
Let’s just say it all together and get it over. Antifa and Black Lives Matter are evil. Full stop. No qualifications. Evil. That’s E-V-I-L. And, no I won’t make a qualifier saying that the sentiment of Black Lives Matter is different than the … [Read more...] about From the desk of…. Bill Riccio, Jr.
The sinking of the Indianapolis
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist This summer marks the 75th anniversary of the worst disaster in the history of the United States Navy -- the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. Three hundred men died in the initial catastrophe on … [Read more...] about The sinking of the Indianapolis
Editorial
Time for Haven to move We are fast approaching the time when the Haven Development Company should, as the saying goes, “fish or cut bait.” It has been almost four months since the city abandoned Water Street, closing it off to traffic. Just … [Read more...] about Editorial
Debate gets lost in the shouting
By Gary Carlson Professor of English, NCCC If I may, I would like to mention a few things to consider during this extremely angry and divisive time: 1) The immortal Frederick Douglass said many wise and truthful things in the … [Read more...] about Debate gets lost in the shouting
Biden campaign has been lucky
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The Biden campaign has been lucky most of all, but it's also been smart, at least smart enough.To go, as Joe Biden did, from left for dead to sweeping to the Democratic nomination and quickly thereafter … [Read more...] about Biden campaign has been lucky
Editorial
Politics, sports don’t mix The ratings are in, and the evidence is no longer anecdotal. Americans love their sports, but they refuse to have athletes, leagues and sponsors preach to them about social issues in order to enjoy a game. Instead, … [Read more...] about Editorial
Letters
Defunding police is a misguided idea The members of the West Haven Police Department “Retired Officers Association” want to take this opportunity to support the West Haven police department and most compassionate and professional police … [Read more...] about Letters