When the Capitol area was breached two weeks ago during a protest rally in Washington, we told callers to this newspaper to keep their powder dry. Too many were too willing to blame former President Donald Trump and (the most recent catch phrase) … [Read more...] about Editorial
Opinion
Climate crisis talk just more Kabuki
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Former Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel's famous axiom is that a crisis is a terrible thing to waste. It's an even worse thing to manufacture. Although President-elect Joe Biden obviously disagrees. … [Read more...] about Climate crisis talk just more Kabuki
Editorial
2021 Wish List for city With the first issue of the New Year, the West Haven Voice traditionally opens with a top three issues we hope are resolved in the next 12 months. The year 2020 was by all accounts a unique on in the history of this … [Read more...] about Editorial
Letters
City voters won by denying revision West Haven, congratulations for voting No on the charter revision plan. You saved the vote for many positions, keeping your right to choose who you feel best to run the city, and keep open the opportunity for … [Read more...] about Letters
The coming COVID backlash
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist It already seems clear that the first major political and culture eruption of the Biden years will be a roiling populist backlash against the next round of COVID restrictions. We saw this sentiment play out … [Read more...] about The coming COVID backlash
Editorial
Some lessons of COVID The year 2020 will go down as one of the pivotal in modern history. The coronavirus pandemic has shown modern life’s benefits, but it has also shown some of its flaws. Those flaws have shown themselves writ large in the … [Read more...] about Editorial
Black Lives Matter issues failed
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Black Lives Matter came up with the single most effective political slogan of the year. While no one was likely to be overly impressed with Joe Biden's line, "Build Back Better," and Donald … [Read more...] about Black Lives Matter issues failed
Trumpstaying power displayed
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Pending the outcome in a few key states, Donald Trump may be leaving the White House, but he's not exiting the room. The fiercest Never Trump critics hoped for -- and wishfully predicted -- a … [Read more...] about Trumpstaying power displayed
Editorial
Yesterday, 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 known as “The Great … [Read more...] about Editorial
Letters
Vote No The question on the November ballot regarding proposed changes to the West Haven City Charter is a NO vote for me. That the current City Charter is badly in need of revision and update in beyond dispute. The Charter Revision … [Read more...] about Letters