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Author Archives: Susan Bigelow

Susan Bigelow is an award-winning columnist and the founder of CTLocalPolitics. She lives in Enfield with her wife and their cats.

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COVID-19 virus variant
Posted inOpinion

OP-ED | Ignoring COVID-19 Isn’t a Solution

by Susan Bigelow May 17, 2022, 5:00 amMay 19, 2022, 6:37 pm

Susan Bigelow says it’s strange. On the one hand, things are getting bad enough that some schools have had to close due to staff shortages. But on the other hand, when was the last time you saw a politician taking basic precautions like wearing a mask?

Posted inOpinion

OP-ED | Connecticut Democrats go all in on Roe

by Susan Bigelow May 10, 2022, 4:50 amMay 15, 2022, 4:51 pm
Connecticut election concept
Posted inOpinion

ANALYSIS | Will the 2022 Legislative Session Help or Hurt Democrats in the Fall?

by Susan Bigelow May 2, 2022, 12:31 pmMay 19, 2022, 6:38 pm
Posted inOpinion

OP-ED | LGBTQ Youth are in Danger All Over the Country; Connecticut Should be Their Shield

by Susan Bigelow April 26, 2022, 5:00 amApril 26, 2022, 1:17 am
Culture war, divided American politics and/or ideology concept.
Posted inOpinion

OP-ED | Stupid Stuff Creeps into Connecticut Governor’s Race

by Susan Bigelow April 19, 2022, 4:50 amMay 19, 2022, 6:38 pm
Blurred silhouettes of cars surrounded by steam from the exhaust pipes in a traffic jam. (LanaElcova via Shutterstock)
Posted inOpinion

OP-ED | The General Assembly Needs to Act on Climate Legislation This Year

by Susan Bigelow April 12, 2022, 4:50 amApril 12, 2022, 1:41 am
Posted inElection 2022

OP-ED | Governor’s Race Kicks Off with an Eyeroll

by Susan Bigelow April 5, 2022, 4:45 amMay 19, 2022, 6:38 pm
Posted inOpinion

OP-ED | Bracing for the End of the Roe Era

by Susan Bigelow March 29, 2022, 4:45 amMarch 31, 2022, 4:36 am
The Bulkeley Bridge across the Connecticut River on Thursday, March 19, 2020
Posted inOpinion

OP-ED | The Pandemic’s Over!

by Susan Bigelow March 22, 2022, 4:45 amMarch 22, 2022, 11:21 am
Rep. Cara Pavalock-D'Amato in 2019
Posted inOpinion

OP-ED | How Much Does It Matter if a Legislator Lives Outside Their District?

by Susan Bigelow March 15, 2022, 4:45 amMay 19, 2022, 6:38 pm

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