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“You have power in your voice. The power in your voice is the threat that politicians feel in ignoring the voice of the people.” – State Rep Steve Meskers (D-150) Continue Reading →
Volunteers and elected officials from across the state packed the Stamford Democratic headquarters for Gevanter’s campaign kickoff event. Continue Reading →
Congressman Jim Himes talked about how the pride flag served to “acknowledge and celebrate” the LGBTQ+ community. To acknowledge their past and current discrimination, but also to celebrate the progress that has been made. “My god, what a story of progress,” he said. Continue Reading →
A crowd of about 800 gathered at Greenwich Town Hall for the “Greenwich Cares rally for justice” organized by Indivisible Greenwich to honor George Floyd. Continue Reading →
Indivisible Greenwich held a gathering outside Greenwich Town Hall on Wednesday night. The event, one of a number across the country billed as “Reject the Coverup.” Continue Reading →
“The mindset towards mental health that that video suggests should be disqualifying for – or should at least cast a heavy shadow over the future of – a prospective policymaker and civil servant.” – Ridgley Knapp, Greenwich Continue Reading →
Greenwich Democrats Annual Picnic featured remarks from Richard Blumenthal, Governor Ned Lamont, Congressman Jim Himes, Senator Chris Murphy, Attorney General William Tong, Secretary of State Denise Merrill, State Senator Alex Bergstein, State Rep Steve Meskers and Greenwich Candidates including Jill Oberlander and Sandy Litvack. Continue Reading →
US Congressman Jim Himes will be on hand to join in the festivities and to help kick-off the event, as will US Senator Richard Blumenthal, Governor Ned Lamont and Lt Governor Susan Bysiewicz. Continue Reading →
Marilyn Roos and son, Hurley White, 16, of Greenwich joined more than 250 advocates from 35 states to attend in-depth advocacy trainings and urge lawmakers to make key investments in early childhood education in the U.S. and provide humanitarian support for the world’s children. Continue Reading →
Congressman Jim Himes will discuss the challenges facing the new Democratic House of Representatives. Over the coming months, Democrats will be taking action to protect and improve the Affordable Care Act, preserve the environment, invest in infrastructure, rein in the President’s power to make war, protect LGBTQ and women’s rights and create immigration solutions that work. Legislative priorities include providing paid family leave and working to protect Americans with pre-existing conditions. Continue Reading →