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Tribune Editorial Board

Tribune Editorial Board

January 18, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Remembering Tommy Smothers and Relevant First Amendment History

Imagine a return to the time when Presidents could call on the FCC, newspapers and magnates of social media to shut down the dissemination of information they don't like.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

4 minute read

January 17, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Fully Online Law School: The Time Has Come to Accept It

In-person interaction works best, but opportunities outweigh the limitations of an online legal education.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

3 minute read

January 17, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Capitol Riots Prosecutions Have Been a Victory for the Rule of Law

The past three years of January 6 cases have been a tour de force of federal criminal process and procedure.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

4 minute read

January 10, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Increase in Savings Limit for SSI Recipients is Long Overdue

The $2,000 limit on what beneficiaries can save or own has not been adjusted since 1989.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

3 minute read

January 04, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Recognizing the Legacy of Attorney Mary Hall

Connecticut's first female attorney forever changed the legal landscape.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

4 minute read

December 28, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Shining a Light on Opposing Hate: The Palestinian Protesters Who Defended New Haven's Menorah

In this world where every media image seems darker than the previous one, this Dec. 9 incident may tell another kind of story, maybe even one of hope, courage and light.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

6 minute read

December 28, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

3 Strikes and You're Out

Congress needs to have an intelligent discussion on government spending and equitable revenue generation, as well as identify areas in which it could either prioritize or reduce spending.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

4 minute read

December 23, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Judge Us, By Us

Courts embody the collective belief that it is better to organize by law than by force – and so, they have power only when they have believers. Over the 15 years, Connecticut's judiciary has taken great strides to better reflect the people it serves and thereby serve them better.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

3 minute read

December 23, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

What Do We Do About Long-Term Care?

Long-term care, especially as baby boomers retire and fewer workers remain in the workforce to shoulder the burden, is a serious threat to aging Americans. A national long-term care strategy needs to be developed.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

3 minute read

December 14, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Finding Common Humanity Amid the Darkness of War

Desecration of a menorah in New Haven was met with appropriate defiance.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

6 minute read