GUEST COMMENTARIES

Let kids pick their heroes, gender aside

Why wouldn’t a boy pick a Wonder Woman costume? If he wants to grow up and be Diana, great. If he wants to grow up to be a cis male who embodies superpowers like extraordinary humanity and compassion, that’d be respectable too.

St. Francis House, 20 years of Christian service

All those accepted help with household chores, participate in prayer life and contribute what they can toward maintenance costs.

The power of kindness in troubled political times

There is no inconsistency between kindness and effective, winning leadership. This does not make me an idealist; it just means I am paying attention to the best social science.

It is a mistake to skip local election vote

The councilor that you help elect today could be tomorrow’s senator, or even president!

Molding New London into a city that works for everyone

"Under my leadership, we will celebrate and unite all the vibrant communities of people who live here. I’m asking you to give me a chance to try approaches that haven’t been tried before."

Failed, costly project shows New London Mayor Passero’s ineptness

"As your mayor, you can be confident that I will visit jobsites before, during, and after to ensure jobs are being completed on time and on budget."

Passero seeks New London voter support to build on success

"We have achieved much, but there is much left to accomplish. I am more bullish than ever about the future of the Whaling City."

Don't be misled, police project will built on budget

The architect’s preliminary report included the replacement or addition of scores of items that would never be considered for this project. It was never intended for public consumption.

East Lyme fed false data about police station costs

Had I known this ill-conceived project could potentially cost $8.6 million (or more), then I never would have voted to approve it. I would have pushed for a new station.

Where are my wounds? Where are yours?

This year and every year, I will fight against antisemitism. I will not be fighting alone because I live in a vibrant community full of Jewish identity and connectiveness.

Teachers should block unions that turn dues to Democrat dollars

I was treated like an ATM for the Democrat Party. I was being forced to fund a political agenda I didn’t support.

New London's focus must be on academic performance

We must demand that the people who are making decisions about our children’s lives make high academic achievement their number one goal.