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Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Served While They’re Still With Us
Originally known as Armistice Day, this national holiday was first observed in 1919 to mark the end of World War I. From 1919 to 1953, Americans gathered each November 11 to celebrate peace and honor those who fought in “the war to end all wars.” In 1954, the day was renamed Veterans Day, expanding its meaning to recognize all U.S. military veterans,…
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Is Connecticut’s Justice System Making Crime Worth the Risk?
WATERBURY, CT — In recent months, a wave of violent crimes involving repeat offenders—many out on parole, probation, or bail—has once again shaken the City of Waterbury and nearby Connecticut towns. With residents demanding accountability, some are beginning to ask whether it’s time to reexamine how the state’s court system sentences and releases those convicted of…
