Monthly Archives: May 2010
Judge Rules Against Enfield In Church Dispute
by John Dankosky – In a slightly bizarre bit of timing, a judge ruled on Memorial Day (when schools are closed) that the town of Enfield will not be allowed to hold its graduation ceremonies at First Cathedral Church in … Continue reading
Filed under City Governmnet, Education, Federal Government, Religion
Leaving Libby Conn
by John Dankosky – At the end of each Where We Live, I read the names of the two people who make this program happen. Now, I’m the one who’s lucky enough to get to sit and have conversations with interesting … Continue reading
National Republican Senatorial Committee Swipes WNPR Photo For Attack Ad
by John Dankosky – I hadn’t seen this new online ad attacking Richard Blumenthal for his Vietnam comments until it was sent to me by Susan Lund, producer for NPR’s Talk of the Nation. She was getting me ready for … Continue reading
Filed under Federal Government, Media, Money in Politics, Politics
What’s Next For UConn?
by John Dankosky – Wednesday’s Where We Live looks at the brief and turbulent UConn career of Mike Hogan. He’s heading back to the Midwest, and some at the University of Illinois are already upset that he’s taking a $620,000 … Continue reading
Filed under Education, State Government
Times Public Editor To Look At Blumenthal Story
by John Dankosky – Turns out the New York Times Public Editor is looking into the Blumenthal story, and whether it gave the full account, according to Joe Strupp at Media Matters.
Filed under Media, Politics, Uncategorized
Full Blumenthal Video Changes Picture; McMahon Lends Helping Hand
by John Dankosky – For those of you who haven’t seen it (and I assume that many of you are occupied with more pressing daily tasks than figuring out the latest political twist in Connecticut) I present the story that … Continue reading
Filed under Federal Government, Media, Politics, Where We Vote
Has The Media Become The Story Once Again?
by John Dankosky – Our colleague at The Connecticut Mirror, Mark Pazniokas got it just right with his overview story titled: Just another day of politics in the Land of Steady Habits It was a remarkable Tuesday, to be sure … Continue reading
Filed under Federal Government, Media, Politics, State Government, Where We Vote
Court Rules Against Bysiewicz
The Connecticut Supreme Court unanimously ruled today that Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz does not meet the minimum statutory qualifications to run for attorney general. Continue reading
Filed under Government, Politics, Uncategorized
Blumenthal Reactions Keep Coming
by John Dankosky – You can find full coverage of the fallout from the New York Times article about Richard Blumenthal from WNPR and our partners at The Connecticut Mirror and WNYC on YourPublicMedia.org. You can also join a lively … Continue reading
Filed under Federal Government, Politics, Where We Vote
The Case Of Eddie And The Reporter
by John Dankosky – We’ve been getting questions from reporters and listeners about why WNPR’s Jeff Cohen, one of the reporters responsible for uncovering the corruption case against Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez while at the Hartford Courant, isn’t covering the … Continue reading
Filed under City Governmnet, Crime
