LATEST EDITORIALS
Race and policing; a conversation
A committee's recommendations are just that — recommendations — which do not become policy until acted on by the council and mayor. There will be ample time for public input. That conversation begins next Wednesday.
Starting over in a time of testing
'Today, on this January day, my whole soul is in this — bringing America together, uniting our people, uniting our nation. And I ask every American to join me in this cause,' the president declared.
Finding reason for optimism on historic day
We again dare to hope as Joe Biden prepares to take office as president and Kamala Harris as vice president.
Strong New London police review report shows a path forward
The mayor, council and police chief would do well to use this document as a blueprint for improving community policing in this racially diverse community.
Online wagering: the state's deal, not Lamont's deal
The governor should welcome the proposal of representatives from this region to set the parameters by statute. It should strengthen his negotiating position to have the force of recently enacted law behind him.
Renewing our commitment to staying safe
With the pace of the vaccine rollout ramping up, we can be hopeful of better, safer days ahead. Until then, let’s remember we truly are all in this together.
Trump earned this impeachment
While Congress acted as it should, Wednesday was another sad day in a sad time.
State Republican Party has chance to rebrand
With the coming election of a new leader, the state Republican Party has an opportunity to better separate itself from politics of the national party that don't play well in Connecticut.
House likely left with no choice but impeachment
If Trump refuses to step aside and the cabinet declines to strip him of his authority, the House must impeach. And this time the Senate should convict.
Example of better policing through improved understanding
Another local police department has undertaken efforts to improve its interactions to a special population, in this case people on the autism scale.
Taking account in aftermath of a dark day
BLM protestors have been pushed back and apprehended for actions that in no way approached the acts of the Trump mobs.
Duby's dubious COVID communications contract
Given that the state is well staffed to communicate with the public, the hiring of a public-relations firm raises some troubling questions.
