THE DAY’S OPINION
Retool sex offender registry to reflect real risks
The next legislature should make a priority of registry reform. Victims, experts, law enforcement and those left with the task of helping registered offenders when they can't get homes or jobs all...
Passport to our parks
Thanks to a new program, all Connecticut drivers will be able to enter their state parks without paying a parking fee.
The challenge of fixing tax burden on cities
The legislature has shirked its responsibility to provide funding to make up for the property tax revenues lost to the cities, which are home to the bulk of these nonprofit agencies.
2018 Citizen of the Year: Louis Ziegler
Louis Ziegler is not unique in eastern Connecticut for his deep roots or even his commitment to staying on in his hometown. What makes him the Citizen of the Year is that he wishes for, and works...
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$1.2 million for nothing? My brain hurts
After Novartis discovered almost immediately that Cohen had not the slightest idea how the Trump administration might approach health-care policy.
The 'Netanyahu Moment' and prospects of war
If last week's news conference about the files obtained from Iran is any indicator, Netanyahu is spoiling for a fight.
GUEST COMMENTARIES
'Pink House' author says it's time for a new ending to eminent domain story
If the two people at polar opposite ends of the fight in Kelo v. New London can come together, anything is possible.
NFL needs black players; they should resist anthem rule
This new policy clearly signals white control of black players' bodies and rights to kneel in peaceful protest against police brutality.
To cut drug prices, start with the facts, and don't blame drugmakers
This isn't to say that patients aren't paying high prices for drugs. They are. But drug makers aren't at fault. Middlemen, like pharmacy benefit managers and insurers, are the ones raising prices on consumers.
