OP-ED
From Helms to Trump
Jesse Helms helped to redefine political patterns in the state and paved the way for the attack politics so common today.
Health Depts. critical to supplying vaccine, will need substantial support
Health officials across the country must explain the vaccination process to those who are eligible to receive the first doses, as well as to the broader public.
Biden needs to deliver for working people
Exit polls show show that working people — Black, brown and white families making under $100,000, along with the vast majority of young people — delivered Biden his victory.
Presidents should be picked by popular vote
It's painfully obvious that the Electoral College map forces candidates to focus an inordinate amount of time and money on a handful of competitive swing states. The needs and concerns of millions of Americans are left ignored.
Standing up for Black voters could help Republicans gain ground
Will Republicans become serious about trying to win over (and not demonize) Black voters? They should if they want to boost support among Black Americans.
Democrats should learn they can’t take Latinos for granted
I do take glee in seeing the Democratic establishment flap around for answers when it comes to Latinos.
GUEST OPINIONS
Military Affairs director says Collins 'got it wrong' on his museum stand
There has never been one moment of one day when I advocated releasing state funding for the pedestrian bridge without assurance that the museum is fully designed, permitted and properly financed.
Intellectual honesty drives a good debate
Choiniere further attempts to mislead when he writes that “Republicans proposed borrowing with no new revenue source.” Since the Republican plan is not a borrowing plan, there is obviously no new revenue source needed.
Trucks already pay, don't penalize these heroes with tolls
Connecticut does in fact collect tax and fee revenue from out-of-state trucks, regardless of where they fuel up.
Please standy by those serving special community
Our essential teams ensure that Connecticut’s most vulnerable citizens are safe and healthy.
Pandemic hoarding isn't the same as regular hoarding, is it?
I'm going to pack up rolls of toilet tissues, paper towels and hand sanitizer, and donate them.
New thinking needed to provide property tax relief
A major shift in how Connecticut taxes its citizens could provide major property tax relief and spur economic growth, while being fairer.
‘Give thanks in all circumstances,’ even tragic ones
Through any haze of hardship burns a ray of sunshine. But its promise will only be captured if we reflect on our bonds of kinship and friendship.
Why the Pilgrims are the ones we remember
The settlers made one of the most crucial decisions in the history of America, a few brave men went outside the stockade and made a show of laying their weapons down.
Local Republican leaders have more pressing matters than Trump's conduct
Isn’t it time for The Day to stop asking about Trump and move on and pay more attention to the fiscal, public health, human and business crises facing our region?
Thanking those who step up to run for office
The electoral process fosters these important conversations that will shape how our community takes on challenges going forward.
