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Why's government broken? Look in the mirror

It's our fault, you know. The chaotic and destructive government we now have is the result of our inattention. The campaigns and the debates were exercises in bullying, mudslinging, and scene-stealing. Any discussion of principles was buried by...

New London police union leaders endorse Adam Sprecace for council

Republican Adam Sprecace is once again running for City Council. He is a bright and thoughtful former three-term councilor who always does his homework and thinks before speaking. As long time New London Police Union leaders, Adam has always...

Burke's dedication to New London makes him ideal for council

I grew up with both of my parents serving in municipal elected office, one Republican and one Democrat. Local city elections are easy to ignore, especially in the light of alarming national news. However, our civic participation is just as...

Why not U.S. investment in wind energy?

After reading David Collins' columns of Sept. 1 and

In New London dealing with immigration is mayoral issue

Several of New London’s leading political figures have recently opined that immigration enforcement is an issue best left to the federal government and should not be part of a local mayoral debate. I strongly disagree.  Section...

Many reasons Coast Guard museum should be at Fort Trumbull

So, it appears the powers that be are still trying to squeeze the National Coast Guard Museum into what most of us realize is the wrong location for so many reasons. A state grant of $20 million will be used for a necessary pedestrian bridge...

In New London, Ritchie providing student-centered leadership

Evaluations of all employees in a school setting is crucially important to ensure that instruction is taking place and that the people in positions are appropriate and doing their job. In the past, less than 30 percent of all employees in the New...

Even as church beckoned, Nolan ready to protect and serve

Sept. 8 was my son Anthony’s 50th birthday. He was thus on my mind as I drove to St. Mary’s Church and, coincidentally, saw another Anthony, New London Police Department officer and state Rep. Anthony Nolan, exiting his car for...

Restesting Connecticut drivers would improve traffic safety

It’s time to take a hard look at the driving habits of Connecticut residents of all ages. On a daily basis, I observe in my small driving area people on cell phones, tailgating, drivers not yielding right of way, non-adherence to traffic...

Comparing public versus private schools unfair

Does Dan Vogel’s op-ed, “Government works best at local level,” (Sept. 9), use data corrected for the disadvantaged...

Is the only truth what president says? That's dangerous.

Wait, no, that can't be right. Did I just read that U.S. government employees of the National Weather Service made an accurate projection of the trajectory of hurricane Dorian, were backed up by other weather experts, were substantiated in real...

Document abuses for history by impeaching president

America’s system of government appears broken. To a staggering degree, the system of checks and balances is not working. A lawless president in tandem with a corrupt Republican leadership and gutless Republican Senate demonstrates failure...

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