Peace
Rep. McDermott: Why I voted against sending arms to Syrian rebels
September 18, 2014"I did not arrive at this decision easily. The threat ISIS poses to the people of Iraq and Syria is a serious one. "
Read moreMore war will not defeat ISIS and terrorism
September 11, 2014As we reflect on the 13th anniversary of the attacks that shook our nation, it appears that little progress has been made in the "war on terror."
Read moreConnecticut labor, environmental, peace groups join together for People’s Climate March
August 21, 2014"Working people will suffer disproportionately from the current patterns of investment and neglect that do not prioritize good jobs, clean air, and healthy communities."
Read moreWrong way on Iraq
August 11, 2014President Obama, while saying U.S. airstrikes would be limited in scope, also called it "a long-term project" - that is alarming, opening the door for further disasters.
Read moreEnding violence must be our passion
August 11, 2014We can barely turn in any direction without encountering violence of one kind or another. It is a pervasive presence in our lives and the lives of people worldwide.
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