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đ§ Where Are We Now?
We are in the consolidation phase of what many political scientists would call electoral authoritarianism or competitive autocracy. Thatâs where a government maintains the appearance of democracyâelections, courts, pressâbut systematically guts its checks and balances.…
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Transcription from Board of Selectman 1.15.2025
they all okay good evening everyone like to uh call to order the board of selecta meeting Thursday January 15th please…
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Analyzing the East Haddam Meeting on Private Roads: Mismanagement, Inequities, and Historical Injustices
The recent East Haddam meeting on private roads raised numerous concerns, not only about road maintenance but also about deeper issues…
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Transcript of Meeting on Private Roads
sthis I don’t think they actuallyit all right good evening everybody I’d like to call a meeting to order if you’d…
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East Haddamâs Lack of Need for Automated Traffic Enforcement: A Call for Sensible Spending
In a small, picturesque town like East Haddamâknown for its charm, natural beauty, and tight-knit communityâthe idea of installing automated traffic…
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Building a Beacon of Hope: East Haddam’s Path to Universal Values
In a world where turmoil often seems to overshadow tranquility, we frequently yearn for the basic tenets that unite us all:…
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Unplowed Roads in East Haddam: A Safety Hazard and Ethical Concern
Residents of East Haddam are raising alarms over the townâs failure to plow local roads, a neglect that poses significant safety…
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East Haddam Property Reassessments: Questionable Timing and Unintended Consequences
In a move that has left residents frustrated and questioning local governance, East Haddam recently reassessed property values at the height…
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A letter to Selectwoman Irene Haines
Dear Ms. Haines, I am writing to express my profound frustration and disappointment with your administrationâs handling of several critical issues…
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The Exploitation of Undocumented Immigrants: A Key Driver of Vilification
While economic, social, and political factors all play a role in the complex issue of illegal immigration, the exploitation of undocumented…