
Taking a break
Folks, it’s not obvious yet but I’m on vacation. I’m still posting things but soon we’ll be shutting off... (Read more)
8 / 24 / 2021
Letters to the Editor, Opinion columns, Editorials
Folks, it’s not obvious yet but I’m on vacation. I’m still posting things but soon we’ll be shutting off... (Read more)
8 / 24 / 2021
The images coming out of Afghanistan are heartbreaking, but the rapid takeover by the Taliban is not a reason... (Read more)
8 / 19 / 2021
This article was originally published on Dec. 8, 2020. The Taliban militants of Afghanistan have grown richer and more... (Read more)
8 / 17 / 2021
Following the recommendation of Norwalk’s new Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), the Ordinance Committee of the Common Council... (Read more)
8 / 17 / 2021
In the 19th century, the phrase “The Great Game” was used to describe competition for power and influence... (Read more)
8 / 16 / 2021
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation came after more than a week of bad news, starting with a damning... (Read more)
8 / 12 / 2021
Decades ago I helped organize a conference that brought together vaccine skeptics and public health officials. The debate... (Read more)
8 / 11 / 2021
With the delta variant making up over 93% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. at the end of July... (Read more)
8 / 11 / 2021
With the highly infectious delta coronavirus variant spreading at an alarming rate, the World Health Organization in late June... (Read more)
7 / 27 / 2021
It has been more than two months since the State of Connecticut lifted virtually all mandates related to the... (Read more)
7 / 25 / 2021
As states and school districts started threatening teachers with disciplinary action for teaching about systemic racism, the question naturally... (Read more)
7 / 25 / 2021
Maybe you’ve postponed your second COVID-19 vaccine appointment, whether because of scheduling hassles or general reluctance. But how safe... (Read more)
7 / 20 / 2021
From all appearances it seems that crime politics have returned to center stage in our state for the first... (Read more)
7 / 18 / 2021
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana sent a letter to fellow Republicans on June 24, 2021, stating: “As Republicans,... (Read more)
7 / 16 / 2021
Alex Knopp served two terms as Mayor of Norwalk (2001-05) and eight terms as Norwalk State Representative (1987-2001). He... (Read more)
7 / 14 / 2021
From condo salesman to reality TV host to leader of the free world, Donald Trump has occupied several lifetimes’... (Read more)
7 / 13 / 2021
With COVID-19 vaccines working and restrictions lifting across the country, it’s finally time for those now vaccinated who’ve been... (Read more)
7 / 5 / 2021
The U.S. is edging closer by the day to seeing half of its population fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Although... (Read more)
7 / 3 / 2021
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by employees at a Houston hospital who did not want to... (Read more)
6 / 28 / 2021
When my oldest son, now nearly 13, was born in July of 2008, I thought I could easily balance... (Read more)
6 / 19 / 2021
The Norwalk Board of Education is proud to recognize Tracey Elementary School students for leaving their PRINT on the... (Read more)
6 / 19 / 2021
The U.S. is in far different shape today than it was a year ago, and many Americans are, too.... (Read more)
6 / 6 / 2021
As more and more people around the world are getting vaccinated, one can almost hear the collective sigh of... (Read more)
6 / 3 / 2021
Every coastline in the North Atlantic is vulnerable to tropical storms, but some areas are more susceptible to... (Read more)
5 / 30 / 2021
Now that I’m fully vaccinated against COVID-19, I’ve started socializing again. While from the outside I’m sure these interactions seem pleasant... (Read more)
5 / 28 / 2021
The warmer weather and longer days have inspired reminders to “stay hydrated” and drink eight glasses of water –... (Read more)
5 / 26 / 2021
The United States’ offshore wind industry is tiny, with just seven wind turbines operating off Rhode Island and Virginia.... (Read more)
5 / 22 / 2021
Takeaways: There are no easy solutions to shoring up U.S. national cyber defenses. Software supply chains and private... (Read more)
5 / 15 / 2021
With the first COVID-19 vaccine now authorized for adolescents, ages 12 and up, a big question looms: Will students... (Read more)
5 / 12 / 2021
One of my favorite things about Norwalk is the many, diverse restaurants we have. Our city knows good food.... (Read more)
5 / 4 / 2021