LATEST EDITORIALS
Online wagering: the state's deal, not Lamont's deal
The governor should welcome the proposal of representatives from this region to set the parameters by statute. It should strengthen his negotiating position to have the force of recently enacted law behind him.
Renewing our commitment to staying safe
With the pace of the vaccine rollout ramping up, we can be hopeful of better, safer days ahead. Until then, let’s remember we truly are all in this together.
Trump earned this impeachment
While Congress acted as it should, Wednesday was another sad day in a sad time.
State Republican Party has chance to rebrand
With the coming election of a new leader, the state Republican Party has an opportunity to better separate itself from politics of the national party that don't play well in Connecticut.
House likely left with no choice but impeachment
If Trump refuses to step aside and the cabinet declines to strip him of his authority, the House must impeach. And this time the Senate should convict.
Example of better policing through improved understanding
Another local police department has undertaken efforts to improve its interactions to a special population, in this case people on the autism scale.
Taking account in aftermath of a dark day
BLM protestors have been pushed back and apprehended for actions that in no way approached the acts of the Trump mobs.
Duby's dubious COVID communications contract
Given that the state is well staffed to communicate with the public, the hiring of a public-relations firm raises some troubling questions.
A moment of clarity for Trump's enablers
For the Republican Party that Trump has seemed intent on destroying, this is at last a moment for clarity. No more equivocation. No more failing to condemn.
Tragedy in Washington, light in Connecticut
Addressing a mob of supporters outside the White House, Trump whipped them up further with more lies of a fraudulent election.
Get these items passed in 2021 state legislative session
The governor, finally, appears ready to work with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes to develop a framework for online sports betting and gaming.
The same Trump who should have been removed a year ago
President Trump escaped punishment for his past abuse of the power of his office. Rather than condemning him for doing so again, some elected Republicans are giving him comfort.
