Op-Ed
Sounds of Silence: Freedom of speech and religion
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“Hello darkness, my old friend.” I wonder if Simon and Garfunkel, in their Jewish lineage and song, borrowed from the many Old Testament references to human darkness.
Op-Ed
Towards a slaughter-free America
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I remember my first chicken harvest, as it was euphemistically called. It was 1999 and I was 12. In a video of the event, you can see me in my denim work jacket, gripping my neck in vicarious horror.
Op-Ed
Connecticut’s “Jabba the Hutt” administration
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On May 11, the CT Mirror published an article by Mark Pazniokas entitled, “House extends emergency powers—but with added oversight”. While a majority of “Demoncrats” in both the House and Senate create and manipulate bills and budgets and the Capitol remains closed to the public, the same body of unilateral capacity extended Governor Lamont’s Executive emergency powers until July 20, albeit with some nominal oversight.
Op-Ed
Collateral fiscal damage not limited to any political party
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It is hoped that you and your family have been safe during the lengthy quarantine this past year.
Op-Ed
It’s time to ban the intentional feeding of bears in Granby
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I am writing in support of any ordinance that would allow the town to regulate the feeding of wildlife on private property. The town of Granby, as well as surrounding towns, continues to struggle with wildlife being habituated through the bear-feeding practices of private homeowners.
Op-Ed
Thoughts from a young undecided voter
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Independent political parties get a lot of bad press. Not enough turnout at the polls, underfunded campaigns, poorly planned policy agendas, and inconsistent platforms of “ideology.”
Op-Ed
Inside Mental Health: A Call to Action
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Individuals with mental illnesses and substance abuse problems live, work and contribute to our communities.
Op-Ed
A growing population of unaffiliated voters in Connecticut
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Registered voter numbers in Connecticut have shifted considerably in the past few years reflecting movement away from the two major parties to the unaffiliated list. The defections appear to have occurred at a greater rate from the Republican party compared to the Democratic party.
Op-Ed
Connecticut, the land of steady habits
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When it first appeared widely in print in the early 1800s, the term “The Land of Steady Habits” was associated with Connecticut’s ancient tradition of assuring political stability through repeatedly electing the same officials to high office.
Op-Ed
Citizens’ ideas needed for improving town processes
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Hey Granby! If there is a silver lining to 2020, maybe it’s the opportunity to question and reevaluate what works, what matters, and how prepared/ready we are as individuals and as a community to confront our challenges.