John McNamara
@nbpoliticus.bsky.social
Happy holidays.
Historic St. John's Catholic Church, Bangor, ME. Irish laborers built the church in 1855 despite threats to destroy it by the anti immigrant Know Nothing movement. (Creative Commons photo, Denis Senterre, 1998)
Historic St. John's Catholic Church, Bangor, ME. Irish laborers built the church in 1855 despite threats to destroy it by the anti immigrant Know Nothing movement. (Creative Commons photo, Denis Senterre, 1998)
December 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Happy holidays.
Historic St. John's Catholic Church, Bangor, ME. Irish laborers built the church in 1855 despite threats to destroy it by the anti immigrant Know Nothing movement. (Creative Commons photo, Denis Senterre, 1998)
Historic St. John's Catholic Church, Bangor, ME. Irish laborers built the church in 1855 despite threats to destroy it by the anti immigrant Know Nothing movement. (Creative Commons photo, Denis Senterre, 1998)
Giving thanks on Thanksgiving & supporting those who "provide enough for those who have too little." (FDR Memorial, from 1937 Inaugural Address)
November 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Giving thanks on Thanksgiving & supporting those who "provide enough for those who have too little." (FDR Memorial, from 1937 Inaugural Address)
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The Education & Workforce Committee met to advance legislation that weakens employee pay and protections. While the titles may be catchy, the devil is in the details and these bills change the way overtime and tips are paid and once again puts workers last.
November 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The Education & Workforce Committee met to advance legislation that weakens employee pay and protections. While the titles may be catchy, the devil is in the details and these bills change the way overtime and tips are paid and once again puts workers last.
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Trump and CT Republicans like Ryan Fazio are a-ok with CT children going hungry, CT homes going cold, & Access Health CT premiums doubling or tripling this month
Fazio voted against funding CT’s check on Trump’s abuse of power. CT Dems making sure people here are safe from Trump’s cruel attacks
Fazio voted against funding CT’s check on Trump’s abuse of power. CT Dems making sure people here are safe from Trump’s cruel attacks
November 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Trump and CT Republicans like Ryan Fazio are a-ok with CT children going hungry, CT homes going cold, & Access Health CT premiums doubling or tripling this month
Fazio voted against funding CT’s check on Trump’s abuse of power. CT Dems making sure people here are safe from Trump’s cruel attacks
Fazio voted against funding CT’s check on Trump’s abuse of power. CT Dems making sure people here are safe from Trump’s cruel attacks
“We all see the uncertainty in Washington. We feel the economic pressures that families and cities across this country are facing. In moments like these, New Britain needs steady leadership, fiscal responsibility, and absolute transparency.”
Mayor Bobby Sanchez's Inaugural Address - New Britain Progressive Newspaper
Editor’s note: The following is the Inaugural Address delivered by New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) on November 12, 2025 at New Britain High School. The cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana. Good a...
newbritainprogressive.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
“We all see the uncertainty in Washington. We feel the economic pressures that families and cities across this country are facing. In moments like these, New Britain needs steady leadership, fiscal responsibility, and absolute transparency.”
Bobby Sanchez becomes New Britain's 41st mayor.....from #newbritainprogressive. Free to read & community supported.
Mayor Bobby Sanchez Takes Office, Announces Initiatives and Transition Team - New Britain Progressive Newspaper
Gov Lamont and Sen Blumenthal Speak in Ceremonies for New Mayor New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) officially took office today – sworn in today at the New Britain High School Auditorium as the 41st ...
newbritainprogressive.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Bobby Sanchez becomes New Britain's 41st mayor.....from #newbritainprogressive. Free to read & community supported.
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Marking Veterans' Day at New Britain's Central Park with New Mayor Bobby Sanchez, veterans, city officials and first responders. The veterans commission organized the annual remembrance.
November 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Marking Veterans' Day at New Britain's Central Park with New Mayor Bobby Sanchez, veterans, city officials and first responders. The veterans commission organized the annual remembrance.
CT’s first of what may be several stopgap responses to maintain the safety net.
Connecticut Sets Aside $500 Million Safety Net As Shutdown Threatens Food, Heat, and Health Programs | CT News Junkie
The reserve temporarily redirects money normally used to pay down pension liabilities into a restricted account within the state’s $4.3 billion rainy-day fund. It can be tapped only if programs such a...
ctnewsjunkie.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
CT’s first of what may be several stopgap responses to maintain the safety net.
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Check mydss.ct.gov if you need to check an EBT card balance.
CT funded November SNAP while Trump asks the Supreme Court to overrule the law and let him make millions go hungry.
CT funded November SNAP while Trump asks the Supreme Court to overrule the law and let him make millions go hungry.
November 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Check mydss.ct.gov if you need to check an EBT card balance.
CT funded November SNAP while Trump asks the Supreme Court to overrule the law and let him make millions go hungry.
CT funded November SNAP while Trump asks the Supreme Court to overrule the law and let him make millions go hungry.
How Mamdani's Message Trumped the Establishment In NYC
How Mamdani's Message Trumped The Establishment In NYC
Back To the Future: Affordability Wins on the Lower East Side and Elsewhere
open.substack.com
July 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
How Mamdani's Message Trumped the Establishment In NYC
CT Legislation to make local referenda clear and transparent to voters
Legislation Calls For Clear Language On Charter Referendums
GAE Committee Favors “Precise” Wording On Ballot Questions The Legislature’s Government Administration and Elections Committee (GAE) has acted favorably on a bill that will “…
nbpoliticus.com
March 15, 2025 at 12:58 AM
CT Legislation to make local referenda clear and transparent to voters
Paul Krugman on federal chaos and tariffs
America is Trapped in a Burning Tesla
Surprise! The madman stuff wasn’t an act
open.substack.com
March 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Paul Krugman on federal chaos and tariffs
Stand with Ukraine.
CT's Ukrainian American community and supporters affirmed support for Ukraine against Russian aggression and Trump appeasement on the third anniversary of the invasion on Feb. 23 at State Capitol.
CT's Ukrainian American community and supporters affirmed support for Ukraine against Russian aggression and Trump appeasement on the third anniversary of the invasion on Feb. 23 at State Capitol.
March 3, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Stand with Ukraine.
CT's Ukrainian American community and supporters affirmed support for Ukraine against Russian aggression and Trump appeasement on the third anniversary of the invasion on Feb. 23 at State Capitol.
CT's Ukrainian American community and supporters affirmed support for Ukraine against Russian aggression and Trump appeasement on the third anniversary of the invasion on Feb. 23 at State Capitol.
