Category: Op-Ed
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Waterbury Times OP-ED: The Grand Street Tavern — RED FLAGS ARE WAVING-
An opinion piece examining repeated violent incidents near Grand Street Tavern in downtown Waterbury, questioning public safety oversight in a key civic corridor across from City Hall and near major downtown businesses.
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The 20-Degree Divide on American Streets; More Shade for Waterbury
On the hottest summer days in Waterbury, the difference between a shaded block and an unshaded one can reach nearly 20 degrees. That gap is more than uncomfortable — it reveals how uneven tree coverage shapes public health, safety, and daily life. Expanding tree canopy downtown is not just an environmental goal; it’s a practical,…
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In a City Where Everyone’s Chasing the Same Story, Respect Still Matters
In local journalism, multiple outlets chase the same stories—but taking and altering another newsroom’s work crosses a clear line. A look at attribution, respect, and accountability in Waterbury news media.
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Waterbury Times Comment of the Week: On Free Speech, Campus Safety, and the Turning Point USA Decision at UConn
Waterbury Times Comment of the Week: On Free Speech, Campus Safety, and the Turning Point USA Decision at UConn
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THE WATERBURY TIMES-Off the Record-Newsletter Series
TAKE AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES IN THE CITY OF WATERBURY WITH D.M.LIVINGSTON AS WE INVITE YOU ALL TO SUBSCRIBE TO ONLY NEWSLETTERS DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF WATERBURY AND ALL THE NEWS AND INFORMATION YOU WON’T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE AND DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX!
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CT H.B. 5468 Protecting Homeschooling Rights in Connecticut or Government Overreach?
Homeschooling grandparent Faithalee Goclowski shares her perspective on Connecticut’s House Bill 5468, urging lawmakers to protect responsible homeschooling families and preserve educational freedom
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Waterbury Times Sunday Special Report- Rethinking Mental Health Response in Connecticut: Do We Need a “Veronica Protocol”?
This year, Connecticut has been shaken by two separate police‑involved shootings in Hartford, each involving a person in crisis who was later reported to be experiencing a mental health emergency. The deaths of Everard Walker and Steven “Stevie” Jones — both described by family members as struggling psychologically when officers arrived — have reignited urgent questions about…
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Black History Month Reflection: Why Did America’s Outrage Come So Late?
Black History Month reflection questioning why America’s outrage over Black suffering often comes late—and who that outrage truly serves.
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Sticks and Stones vs. Facebook: New Britain Alderman Under Fire for Social Media Posts and What it means for us All?
Sticks and stones may break your bones, but a Facebook post can get you fired. How New Britain’s council is setting a dangerous precedent for public speech and accountability
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Waterbury Times Sunday Special Report-NO COMMENT: The Silencing of America
Is freedom of speech under threat? From Facebook comments sparking investigations to arrests over words alone, a Waterbury Times special report examines whether America is entering an era where speech itself becomes a crime.
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