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Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

November 10, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A Sore Loss Does Not Justify Undermining the Electoral Process

Counting every vote is a bedrock principle of democracy. No one, not the president and not any of his attorneys, has any business undermining the voting process.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

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November 06, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

What Happens if Both a President and Vice President Are Unable to Serve?

It is not at all clear that either Nancy Pelosi, the current Speaker, or Charles Grassley, the current President pro tem, is an "Officer" within the meaning of Clause 6.

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October 27, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

What Matters Most in Restarting Jury Trials: Getting it Right

The coronavirus has hit communities of color much harder than wealthier towns. We should not be surprised if more people in those communities opt out of jury service.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

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October 23, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Clearing Up Some Issues Regarding Jury Trials in Connecticut

Connecticut's current administration must address the constitutional rights of defendants to a speedy trial.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

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October 16, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut's Inspector General: A Solution or a New Problem?

This role of reviewing police use of deadly force had previously been the responsibility of the state's attorneys. And although the intent behind this new law is worthy, it may have created more problems than it solved.

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October 07, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Desegregate Connecticut Now

Correcting centuries of unequal and unfair housing opportunities will not be easy, so the sooner we start, the better.

By CONNECTICUT LAW TRIBUNE EDITORIAL BOARD

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October 07, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Bring Back the Land Use Docket

This is to urge that the Land Use Docket be returned to active service, manned by the judge or judges with valuable experience in this area of the law.

By CONNECTICUT LAW TRIBUNE EDITORIAL BOARD

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October 07, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Last Chance to Fix the Census

An accurate census count of the population of Connecticut and other states is an enormously complex task this year because of the public health challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By CONNECTICUT LAW TRIBUNE EDITORIAL BOARD

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October 07, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Ensure the Count of Absentee Ballots

We commend Gov. Ned Lamont and the General Assembly for enacting voting reforms for the 2020 national and state elections that will make it much easier for people concerned about the COVID-19 virus to vote by casting "no excuse" absentee ballots.

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September 24, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Should Repeal Nursing Home Legal Immunity for COVID-19 Deaths

Connecticut should no longer shield nursing homes from responsibility for the errors they could and should have prevented.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

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