This has been a whirlwind summer in our nation and state. Health pandemic and political pandemonium have reigned. Homicides and violence in general have skyrocketed in cities. It has also become a season of speech censorship – one in which the Covid-19 mask may symbolize the political muzzle. In Minneapolis, MN, ground zero for protests…
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(*sections of this have been co-written with colleague Sharon Challenger) “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” United States Constitution, 15th Amendment In Part 1 of this series,…
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This is Part 1 of a two-part series seeking to understand what voting will look like in the upcoming 2020 primary and general elections in Connecticut broadly; Haddam & Killingworth specifically. The NutMeg resides in Haddam. And Killingworth is next door. “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied…
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“The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” – Joe Klaas, Twelve Steps to Happiness
Black lives matter. Human life is precious and sacred. These are inalienable and bedrock truths. Yet, the very institutions and political agents decrying racism in the United States today have failed to make “black lives matter” more than a convenient slogan. As a white millennial, I want to know: why are the loudest voices within…
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This blog is dedicated to seeking truth and facts about Connecticut and national politics & culture. To these ends, I will speak the language of freedom and liberty to the best of my ability. Quote of the week: “Freedom lies in being bold.” – Robert Frost