September 2, 2016 - New Britain Progressive Newspaper

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Connecticut United FC will be offering free admission to their game on Sunday September 4th to any fans who bring backpacks or other school supplies for those children in need. All proceeds of the drive will be donated to New Britain public schools. “We’re known to be a grassroots team and it starts by giving back […]

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Esty Holds Forum with Gerratana on Defending Democracy

September 2, 2016 admin0Tagged campaign finance, Common Cause, Congress, Esty, Gerratana, League of Women Voters, voter suppression

By Tim O’Brien Columnist Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-5) held a forum, with State Senator Terry Gerratana (D-6) on August 31st in the New Britain Public Library to highlight the growing threats to our democracy from big money politics and voter suppression. “Too many Americans feel as though their voices simply aren’t being heard in our democracy,” […]