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
GOP must fix health care
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The GOP can't punt on health care The debate over affordability is now truly and fully joined. After the off-year elections, Democrats are coalescing around a cost-of-living message that makes … [Read more...] about GOP must fix health care
Nuke tests not a bad thing
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Yes, test our nukes Donald Trump has trampled on another taboo, and it's a good thing. The president said in a Truth Social post that the United States will begin "immediately" testing our … [Read more...] about Nuke tests not a bad thing
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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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Diversity of thought needed On Tuesday, voters in West Haven and throughout the state will travel to the polls – if they have not already voted early – and determine the biennial municipal elections. Tip O’Neill, late Speaker of the House in … [Read more...] about Editorial
New Jersey’s wind debacle
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist In one of his classic New Jersey ballads, Bruce Springsteen sings of the sun "rising over them refinery towers." If New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy had gotten his way, the Boss would need to update the … [Read more...] about New Jersey’s wind debacle
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Columbus Week, 2025 October 12 is Columbus Day – not indigenous people’s day, or some other non-descript “woke” nonsense, but Columbus Day. Hail Columbus! Christopher Columbus, explorer, privateer, complex individual was a man of his time, the … [Read more...] about Editorial
Hegseth is right about fitness
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Doesn’t Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth realize that push-ups are passe? His speech to an audience of generals he’d summoned to Washington, D.C., has mystified and outraged critics who think his obsession … [Read more...] about Hegseth is right about fitness
Jimmy Kimmel’s mistake
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Jimmy Kimmel probably didn't affirmatively lie about the politics of Charlie Kirk's killer -- he just didn't know what he didn't know. In the monologue that got him suspended by ABC, the late-night show … [Read more...] about Jimmy Kimmel’s mistake