OP-ED
Bolton or not, Trump foreign policy remains dysfunctional
Trump’s combination of carelessness and capriciousness will continue to haunt U.S. foreign policy regardless of who replaces Bolton.
Bolton exit provides an opportunity for Iran talks
When it comes to Iran, the Trump administration's hands are no longer tied by Bolton, an ideologue who views diplomacy as a weakness rather than a tool.
Smart transportation can clean air, cut health costs, shorten commutes
In Connecticut’s major urban areas and arteries, worsening traffic congestion has led to roughly $2.4 billion annually in lost time and wasted fuel.
Will Trump's behavior decide the 2020 election?
Given the history of voters giving presidents second terms, it would appear the incumbent president should win re-election in 2020. But Trump is no ordinary president.
Government works best at local level
Local officials better understand resident needs and more often engage directly with residents in the process of governing.
Facts show government makes problems worse
Boatloads of studies show private school students routinely outclass public school students. This is especially remarkable because private schools do so with far fewer resources.
Afghan women could pay a terrible price for U.S. retreat
When asked if they would respect international human rights principles, Taliban leaders respond by saying those principles contradict their interpretation of Islam.
On Labor Day, consider injustice of forced union dues
Forced unionism is wrong and coercing workers into subsidizing union officials holds back a state’s economy.
Don't make things tougher for our immigrant neighbors
Immigrants account for 13.5 percent of our country’s population, yet they represent a full 17 percent of the American labor force.
Should O'Donnell continue on MSNBC after ethical breach?
The catastrophe appears to flow from one man's conclusion that having Russian oligarchs on Trump loan documents is a story that's too good to check.
GUEST OPINIONS
Why GOP victory in North Carolina spells disaster for Democrats
President Trump is the single most effective surrogate and turnout machine for the Republican Party, the most important weapon in the fight to control Congress.
Ledyard Fair can stay put if it simplifies
The future fairs could be held in the current location if the Fair Association would do a little bit of repositioning and downsizing.
Feminist aviation pioneer had ties to Noank
Putnam’s mother had refused in purported disapproval of the union to allow the planned use of her home on Church Street in the center of the village, only to change her mind at the last minute.
New London mayoral candidate's full comments on immigration
I feel strongly that sanctuary cities, or immigration in general, I should say, is a federal issue and it should be dealt with in Washington. And it is misguided being dealt with here, locally.
Shameful of Day running anti-union op-ed Labor Day
Didn’t anyone tell you, Labor Day is a day reserved for honoring working people and the sacrifices of the men and women who fought and died to help bring about labor reforms.
South and North, fair desegregation remains elusive
In few American school districts have we ever reaped the benefits of desegregation fairly and robustly implemented.
'Right-to-work' aims to destroy labor-union gains
Freeloading workers contribute to the financial collapse of unions and to the protections they provide.
Connecticut senator gave U.S. its name and its courts
When delegates were about to approve the name of the new nation as "National Government of United States," Ellsworth suggested instead "the United States of America."
A big nuclear story you probably missed
President Trump is trying to revice U.S. nuclear power and protect our nuclear weapons' stock, but the press is largely ignoring his efforts.
How violent video games can be good for you
Many video games place violence in a social context and give players a hands-on opportunity to explore moral conundrums they would never face in real life.
