2020-05-22 19:12:28 {widget1} The coronavirus kills, everyone knows it. But this isn’t the first deadly virus the world has seen, so what happened? Why did we react the way we did? One…
Somers, Statchen each get unanimous party endorsement in 18th District
2020-05-22 21:05:55 {widget1} In the 18th Senate District, Sen. Heather Somers, R-Groton, won the unanimous endorsement of Republican delegates for a third term Monday night, while challenger Bob Statchen won the unanimous…
A Snapshot of Voter Fears About the Election
2020-05-22 19:16:49 {widget1} If there were an “official” feeling to describe how Americans view the forthcoming 2020 presidential election, it would be “fear.” However, a study shows election fear predated COVID-19 and…
Incumbent Norm Needleman to face Republican Brendan Saunders in 33rd state Senate District race
2020-05-22 17:45:15 {widget1} Democratic state Sen. Norm Needleman will face newcomer Republican Brendan Saunders this upcoming election season after Saunders announced his candidacy to run for the 33rd state Senate District earlier…
The Media Rolls Over for Susan Rice – Again
2020-05-22 13:00:13 {widget1} Earlier this week, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany lamented that the media won’t “take (President Trump) at his word.” The guffaws inside the Beltway reached decibel levels that…
With the coronavirus pandemic looming, the situation for the Rohingya is becoming increasingly desperate
2020-05-22 08:00:00 {widget1} As the global pandemic looms for many people in refugee camps, and at least six coronavirus cases already confirmed in the Rohingya camps, the situation is becoming increasingly desperate,…
Biden campaign limits press access during virtual fundraiser
2020-05-22 11:51:20 {widget1} Washington — Joe Biden’s campaign wouldn’t let reporters listen to a question-and-answer session during a virtual fundraiser with Wall Street donors on Thursday night, a break from its usual procedures…
A Timeline of Slow-to-Shift Messaging on Mask-Wearing
2020-05-22 13:25:00 {widget1} Preliminary research published this week suggests widespread mask wearing in public could substantially reduce the spread of COVID-19. Yet it was not until April 3 that the Centers for…
The Breakfast Briefing: U-turn if you absolutely have to, PLUS Priti Patel’s Covid quarantine plan
2020-05-22 08:08:00 {widget1} Number 10 had defended the health surcharge just hours before it was ditched for NHS staff. 4 min read22 May Your essential morning guide to what’s…
Connecticut braces for elections during pandemic
2020-05-21 23:27:27 {widget1} The COVID-19 pandemic has altered this year’s presidential primaries and other elections throughout the country, causing long lines, canceled, postponed and more expensive elections, delayed results and expanded vote-by-mail…