Crowds gathered at Greenwich Town Hall for a “Lights for Liberty” vigil to protest inhumane conditions at southern border camps for migrants. Continue Reading →
Candlelight Vigil in Greenwich Protests Inhumane Treatment of Migrants at Border Camps
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Richard Blumenthal
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Connecticut Advocates Travel to Washington, DC to Urge Lawmakers to Invest In Kids
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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 →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Hurley White, Jim Himes, Marilyn Roos, Richard Blumenthal, Rosa DeLauro, Save the Children
Blumenthal to Deliver Talk about Legal Actions Against Trump Administration: “Not Just Mueller”
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The Senator’s experience as Connecticut’s Attorney General for 20 years makes him uniquely qualified to explain the scope and intentions of the lawsuits, and he himself is a plaintiff in the emoluments lawsuit. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Indivisible Greenwich, Indivisible Stamford, Richard Blumenthal, Trump administration
Carl Higbie to Co-Host Panel Discussion at Greenwich Town Hall, Expects Fireworks
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A year ago, Greenwich native and former Navy Seal Carl Higbie, was riding high. The married father of two who served two tours in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, was a regular on Fox and CNN. Then was given a job in the Trump administration. But it all came crashing down when remarks he made in 2013 as a radio host on Sound of Freedom surfaced. Overnight he became the target of global media outrage. A year later, he says he has learned from the painful experience and is planning a bi-partisan Town Meeting discussion with panelists on the left and right discussion guns, immigration, taxes and foreign policy. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, America's Voice News, Carl Higbie, Chris Murphy, CNN, Donald Trump, Fox, Fred Camillo
Letter: Greenwich Democrats Are Charged up for November
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“Democrats from Greenwich would be so novel we would command attention! In addition however, all the candidates are serious-minded people running on positive policy platforms…What’s not to like? This is a platform that appeals to all Democrats and large swathes of unaffiliated voters. In fairness our Republican friends share some of these objectives too. But decades of sending Republicans to Hartford hasn’t cured any of our ills.” – John Blankley Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Alex Bergstein, Chris Murphy, Howard Richman, Jim Himes, Laura Kostin, Richard Blumenthal, Sandy Litvack
US Senator Richard Blumenthal to Officiate Ribbon Cutting of Greenwich Historical Society’s New Campus
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On opening weekend, October 6-7, admission will be free. The site will be open 12:00-4:00pm, and all are welcome. Following the ribbon cutting at 12:30, guests will enjoy live music, children’s activities, and family-friendly tours of Bush-Holley House every 30 minutes. Culinary treats from food trucks as well as beer and wine will both be for sale. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich Historical Society, Peter Tesei, Richard Blumenthal, Scott Frantz
Hundreds Gather at Greenwich Town Hall to Protest Trump Immigration Policy
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A crowd of over 400 people attending the Keep Families Together rally included residents from Greenwich and nearby towns. The featured speaker was US Senator Richard Blumenthal. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Carl White, Donald Trump, Jenny Steinberg, Richard Blumenthal
Medal of Honor Recipient Recalls Fallen Comrades at Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Medal of Honor recipient Captain Bucha gave the keynote speech at Greenwich’s annual wreath laying ceremony. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, American Legion Post 29, Boys & Girls Club Honor Guard, Captain Paul Bucha, Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Jim Bonney, Jim Himes, Linda McMahon
GFP’s Year of Smiling Faces: 2017
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A year in photos. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Abilis, Alan Gunzberg, Andrew Melillo, Asher Almonacy, Cardinals, Casey McLaughlin, Chris Winters
Himes, Blumenthal and Murphy Address Indivisible Greenwich on Resisting Trump Agenda
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In addition to Democratic candidates, Joanna Swomley said Indivisible supports Republican Board of Education candidate Peter Bernstein, who, she said, “Stood against the attempted takeover of the Board of Education and paid a price.” Continue Reading →