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An Attempted Coup and Assault on Democracy
After a coup attempt called for by Republican President Trump, the scope of the national and local assault on democracy has been settling in.
New Britain State Delegation Takes Office
Newly elected Sen. Rick Lopes (D-6) and Rep. Manny Sanchez (D-24) have officially joined the New Britain state legislative delegation.
Racial Justice Coalition Seeks to Hire Community Organizer
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition says that it is seeking to hire a community organizer to expand its advocacy and organizing efforts.
Top 10 of 2020: #1 – A New Revolution Against Racism and for Equality
Thousands of people took to the streets in New Britain in 2020 to protest against systemic racism and for equality.
Black Ministers Alliance Holds Annual Emancipation Day Event
The Black Ministers Alliance of New Britain held the annual New Britain Emancipation Proclamation Day celebration online January 1st.
Top 10 of 2020: #2 – Trump Republicanism in New Britain
The actions of the New Britain Republican Party have appeared much in line with Trumpism, despite a desire to socially distance from Trump.
Happy New Year from the New Britain Progressive
From our families to yours, Happy New Year from the New Britain Progressive. Best wishes for a healthy and happy 2021!
Top 10 of 2020: #3 – Republicans Blocking DeLandro
Republicans’ moves against DeLandro have not diminished her at all, but, instead, brought more attention to her substantial qualifications …
Top 10 of 2020: #4 – Big Wins for Democrats
The enormity of the Democrats’ local victories in New Britain was certainly one of the New Britain Progressive‘s Top Ten Stories of 2020.
Top 10 of 2020: #5 – Police Oversight: Success and Setback
The New Britain Progressive covered a lot of major news in New Britain during 2020 – much more than just ten top stories. As the New Britain Progressive now presents our traditional Top Ten stories of the year, it is truer now than in the past that it is difficult to name only a few articles as […]