Category: Op-Ed
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Op/Ed The Waterbury Times: Reel Script: “The Real Republicans of Waterbury”
The Waterbury Times~Op Ed~Published Oct 9, 2026 The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of The Waterbury Times and its readers. Vic Cuevas- A MUST WATCH REEL AND PLEASE LISTEN TO THE SONG! In Waterbury, something powerful is happening. Nearly 3,000 new Republicans have joined our movement many of them African American and…
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OPINION: Connecticut’s Violence Problem — Should the Death Penalty Return?
Another pair of bodies. Another round of police tape, flashing lights, and unanswered questions. Double homicides are becoming a grim part of our local headlines. Communities mourn. Politicians issue statements. And then… silence.
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How Remote Learning Changed Waterbury’s Kids: A 2020–2021 Generation Now Entering Middle School
As Waterbury’s 2020–2021 remote learning generation enters middle school, parents and educators are seeing lasting academic, social, and emotional effects. This op-ed explores what the city must understand—and prepare for.
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Editorial: Why I Refused to be on the Town Committee’s Slate — and Built Our Own- George Noujaim
Why I Refused to be on the Town Committee’s Slate — and Built Our Own- George Noujaim
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Waterbury’s Brass Mills Center Killed Downtown – And Now the Internet May Be Bringing it Back
The Brass Mills Center, once the shining beacon of modernity, opened its doors in 1997, promising a new era for Waterbury’s economy and retail landscape. But in the years that followed, it became clear that this sprawling shopping mall would come at a heavy price. It was the beginning of the end for Waterbury’s historic…
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The Decline of the Inner‑City Barbershop: A Lost Classroom for Black Men
For decades, the corner barbershop stood as more than a place for haircuts—it was a sanctuary for Black men. It served as an informal school: a space to exchange wisdom, debate ideas, find mentorship, and build trust.
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Waterbury Politics Shake-Up: Are Democrats and Republicans Losing Power?
Waterbury’s political landscape is shifting. Explore whether Democrats and Republicans are losing influence in the Brass City—and what changing voter attitudes mean for the future of local politics.
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Waterbury Times Op-Ed:We Were Talking: The Eclipsed Struggle of Black Americans
In the 1960s, the Civil Rights Movement forced America to confront its own contradictions. Through the courage of everyday people and the leadership of figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the nation dismantled the legal foundations of segregation and discrimination
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Civic Engagement: The Cornerstone of Leadership and Progress in Waterbury
Civic engagement is the lifeblood of a functioning democracy. It bridges the gap between citizens and their government, ensuring that policies reflect the needs and aspirations of the people they serve.
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The Changing Face of Waterbury: Connecticut’s “Little Apple” on the Rise- THE NEW NEW YORK?
Waterbury- The City of Waterbury, Connecticut — the state’s fourth-largest city with roughly 115,000 residents — is experiencing a cultural and population shift that’s reshaping its identity
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