Opinion
New Britain Progressive Opinion Page
On this page, you will find Op-Ed pieces, news analysis and other opinion in which the authors seek to inform on topics of interest to the New Britain community. If you would like to send commentary for consideration, please email it to [email protected].
End MAGA Next Year With Necessary Small-D Democratic Reforms
By Tim O’Brien The Trumpster Republicans’ greedy money-grab big bill that takes health care from millions of people to hand vast riches to the already wealthy, among other harms, is only the latest in a string of acts of the bigoted, fascist, militaristic, greedy, corrupt, Project 2025, MAGA administration under the rule of President Donald […]
CTfastrak: Partnership Improves Customer Safety & Builds Community
By CTfastrak “Safety is our highest priority, and this partnership only strengthens our commitment to our valued customers and our employees,” said CTDOT Bureau Chief Benjamin T. Limmer What does it mean to feel safe on public transit? For CTfastrak customers, safety is a friendly greeting by a supervisor or professional operator. Safety is feeling […]
Juneteenth: A Truly American Holiday
Portions of comments at the Juneteenth Community Celebration, June 19, 2025. By Candyce Scott Juneteenth – a truly American holiday. A celebration of America’s love for liberty. A holiday based in perseverance of Americans to be free. A reminder that we live in a country where the leaders have to respect all branches of government […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Condemns Mayor Stewart’s Veto of Education, Housing and Public Service
By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) strongly condemns Mayor Erin Stewart’s June 7 veto of the City Council’s amended FY 2025 budget, which prioritized long-overdue investments in education, housing, and public services. The veto reverses a budget that was shaped by extensive community input and advocacy. Over […]
Dare to Struggle: “State Troopers Harass and Kick Homeless People Out of CT Fastrak Bus Stations”
Opinion by Dare to Struggle, On May 3rd, 2025, Dare to Struggle (DTS) confronted a State Trooper who was harassing homeless people who were just sitting on a bench at the New Britain CT Fastrak bus station. As shown in the video provided alongside this press release, it was only during this confrontation where he […]
Honoring the Great Harriet S Geragosian – Steadfast, Caring, Progressive Leader
By Tim O’Brien I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great Harriet S Geragosian. I am saddened for her wonderful family, and I extend my heartfelt sympathy to her son, State Auditor and former state Rep John Geragosian, his wife, Audrey, daughter Molly and all of the members of their family. […]
Celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival at CCSU
By Candyce Scott Remarks during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival at CCSU on April 30, 2025. I am so excited to be here because I am an alumni of CCSU. This is my home, and my responsibility to be here. I am so proud of my school during these turbulent, troubling times. I […]
Dare to Struggle CT Letter to the Editor: 3/10 “Rally Against Shelter Abuse”
By Dare to Struggle CT To the editor, The Rally Against Shelter Abuse, which took place in front of one of New Britain’s homeless services centers/shelters on 61 Arch Street March 10th, was characterized by mass participation from the Arch Street neighborhood, threats of retaliation from the Friendship Center, and the directors not responding to […]
Op-Ed: A National Mesothelioma Registry Could Combat Misdiagnosis and Improve Health Outcomes of New Britain Veterans
By Jonathan Sharp Veterans in Connecticut—particularly in New Britain—face a public health crisis that has been overlooked for far too long. Asbestos exposure, which many endured while serving at contaminated military bases, has left them vulnerable to mesothelioma, a devastating and often misdiagnosed cancer. Making this more tragic is that several veterans discover their condition […]
Remote Work Rollbacks Highlight Need to Fight for a Shorter Workweek for All Workers and Families
Whether or not you work at a job that is possible to do remotely, acts increasingly being perpetrated by the greedy who own for a living to roll back the ability of workers who can work remotely to do so show in crystal clear terms that rich people think they own the rest of humanity. […]