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NO KINGS! Oct. 18
More than 1,000 of us turned out — loud, determined and PEACEFUL — lining South Main Street from Glover Avenue to Wasserman Way. THIS is what Democracy looks like.
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Chris Eide, Laura Miller, Chris Gardner on Common Ground
Common Ground, Newtown CT’s public affairs program, Episode 12! Chris Eide, Laura Miller and Chris Gardner, Newtown Democratic candidates for Legislative Council in District 1. More candidate video on our Youtube Channel!
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Save the Date: Walczak-Capeci Debate on Oct. 16
It’s on. The League of Women Voters of Northern Fairfield County (LWVNFC) is the sponsor of a debate between the candidates for First Selectman, Democrat Bruce Walczak and Republican Jeff Capeci. So SHOW UP Oct. 16 at the high school. Details below in the LWVNFC news release. NEWTOWN, CT – October 16, 2025 – The…
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FONS President, Author Discuss Aging
On Common Ground Episode 11: John Boccuzzi Sr., president of the Friends of Newtown Seniors, chats with Tracey Gendron, Phd., author of “Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It.” Follow Common Ground and the DTC on our YouTube Channel!
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Newtown GOP Assault on 1st Amendment Continues
Leading Newtown Republicans continue to fuss over their already failed attempt to regulate the right of residents to peacefully protest in town, this time taking umbrage with lawyer and Finance Board member Jim Gaston’s reasoned response in the Newtown Bee to Legislative Council member Derek Pisani’s July 10 rant in the Bee regarding the perceived…
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‘Good Trouble’ on Main Street
Let’s not forget, as November elections approach, that the response of local Republican officials and candidates to peaceful protest has been to try to regulate it, rather than work with and within the community and to respect the First Amendment.
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“No Kings” on Youtube!
If you missed the big day — or if you were there and couldn’t hear the speeches because the crowd was LOUD — we’ve got it all on video on the Newtown Democrats Youtube channel. Or right here.
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NO KINGS – Photos
How many were we? More than a thousand, maybe two thousand, lined both sides of the street from Edmond Town Hall down to Booth Library! See videos.
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NO KINGS in NEWTOWN — video
We were there. You were there. We’ll do it again soon. See photo page here. Posted by Newtown Democratic Town Committee on Saturday, June 14, 2025 Posted by Newtown Democratic Town Committee on Saturday, June 14, 2025
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Marines to L.A.? ‘Dangerous and Stupid’
From State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, a former infantry Marine: “Infantry Marines are trained to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver. That enemy should never be Americans – let alone Americans engaged in peaceful protest. I have no doubt these Marines will conduct themselves with the utmost discipline and professionalism. “But…
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“In the Room” with Jahana Hayes
If you missed it — here’s the full video of The Connecticut Mirror’s “In the Room” interview with U.S. Rep Jahana Hayes, D-5, live from the C.H. Booth Library on May 29! “In The Room” is a monthly interview series with top elected officials at locations throughout the state. Host John Dankosky brings a new…
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Jahana Hayes at the Library
CT Mirror Presents: In The Room with U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes! See video of this event. In The Room is a monthly interview series with top elected officials at locations throughout the state. Host John Dankosky brings a new approach to political interviews — exploring both policies and the people behind them. On May 29, John…
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Meet the Lt. Governor!
June 16 | Monday | 6-8:00 pm Grab your friends and join Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz in one of the most beautiful spots around for an evening of real talk, live music, and jaw-dropping sunset views. Aquila’s Nest Vineyards | 56 Pole Hill Road$40.00 per person | includes light fare & a glass of wine Get your tickets…
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May Day Rally Videos!
Thanks to the hundreds who came out to Edmond Town Hall yesterday for another episode of Rock This Democracy! More video on our Youtube page at: https://www.youtube.com/@NewtownDTC
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MAY 1 Main Street Protest
Join and help build the momentum of ROCK THIS DEMOCRACY! Thursday, 5:30 p.m., 45 Main St., Edmond Town Hall!
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Vigil at the Flagpole
You should have been there. You had to be there. But if you missed it … here’s what you missed. And … the next rally will be May 1. Plan ahead. Details soon. More video at the NewtownDTC Youtube Channel!!! Alex Villamil, Michelle Ku, Jim Allen, Po Murray and more!
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“Hands Off” Videos April 5
What a great … beginning. More from Newtown CT today: [image or embed] — Newtown CT DTC (@newtownctdemocrats.org) April 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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“Hands Off!”
More than 700 folk turned out on a rainy April 5 in Newtown for the “Hands Off” rally and march. Photos:
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Hands Off! National Day of Action
The place to be in western Connecticut for national Hands-Off Day on April 5 is NEWTOWN! See rockthisdemocracy.org for details.