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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.
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Wisconsin Needs Us
From the organization Indivisible. For more information, please see: https://indivisible.org/ Do you happen to have $19 million lying around to help us win the crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court election? No? […]
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State Dems Standing Up
News from the state Democratic Party: With the news moving at a relentless pace, it’s harder than ever to cut through the noise. That’s why we’re rounding up the top […]
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Hey Newtown! Get Your Dumplings!
It’s time to get your tickets for “Dumplings for Democracy!” on March 27 at the Community Center. Tickets can be purchased here. Make it a night out! Here’s your personal […]
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Get Involved. Here’s How.
A letter to EVERYONE from the Connecticut state Democratic Party: The damage from Trump’s dangerous agenda is unfolding before our eyes, and it’s hard to know what to do or […]
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International Women’s Day
From the Newtown Bee, 3/14/2025This Is What Democracy Looks Like To the Editor: I was honored to stand with a number of other women from our community on Saturday, March […]
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The Ides of Trump are Upon Us
If you don’t yet have a Bluesky account — now would be a good time to get one. (link) (Especially if you’re still on Twitter/X.) It’s the social network of […]
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Rock This Democracy March 16!
On Sunday, March 16th, ROCK THIS DEMOCRACY: COMMUNITY DIALOGUE, a follow-up to our huge rally last month, will include an extensive open-mic segment for anyone present who wishes to exress […]
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U.S. Turns on Allies
From the Newtown Bee, 3/7/2025“Says USA Joined The ‘Dark Side’” To the Editor: Welcome to the “Dark Side,” America. No longer the “good guys,” we are now in a place […]
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Trump, Truth and Reality
From the Newtown Bee, 3/7/2025“Suggests Plaque For White House“ To the Editor: Here is a suggested plaque for a White House Oval Office wall. “If you say what is ain’t, […]
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Trump Disgraces Country
From the Newtown Bee, 3/7/2025“Tarnished Image“ To the Editor: On Friday, February 28, the world witnessed who trump truly is: a despicable, ignorant and an immoral bully! Throughout history, the […]
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Share Your Story with Sen. Murphy
A letter to any and all of us, from U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-CT: Over the past six weeks, the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE have sowed chaos and […]
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Advice from a Farmer …
Words of wisdom from a farmer (and political consultant) in southwest Missouri … a message for rural America and for us right here in Newtown. Something to share with everyone. […]
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Social Media Feeds
A lot of people post on social media. A lot of people get their news, or some of it, from social media. And it’s hard to keep track of it […]
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Murphy, Hayes Town Meetings
Two major Democratic events in Connecticut today. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep Jahana Hayes, D-5, are both holding Town Hall meetings, Murphy in Hartford and Hayes in Cheshire. […]
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Sen. Murphy Opposes Trump Shutdown of USAID
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Monday joined a press conference in front of the shuttered United States Agency for International Development […]
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Vote For Democrats
A recent Letter to the Editor supporting the Democratic slate for the upcoming municipal elections: To the Editor: Newtown has a municipal election in five weeks. The last municipal election […]
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Democratic First Selectman Candidate Announced!
CONGRATULATIONS DAN CRUSON!! Dan Cruson at the Edmond Town Hall announced this afternoon, June 7th, that he will be running as the Democratic candidate for First Selectman! Dan’s speech below: […]
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IT’S A NATIONAL TREND
THE BOE MAJORITY IS PLAYING RIGHT INTO IT. BOOK BANNING WILL BRING EXPENSIVE LAWSUITS TO OUR TOWN “Children in a democracy must not be taught that books are dangerous. The […]
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Rally Against the Book Ban
What: Rally to support the unanimous decision of the Special Committee. Let your voices be heard that book banning has no place in Newtown! When: May 16 Where: Newtown High […]