How one town led a citizen uprising that defeated a dystopian state plan, exposed a canned "audit," and stood up to hate. In just over 24 hours, our community stood together and fundamentally altered the landscape of Fairfield and the state. We stood up to the...
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The Great Connecticut Water Heist
An investigation into the “dirty deal” to sell Fairfield County’s water rights. Discover Aquarion’s hidden history, the environmental justice risks, and the people’s plan to fight back before it’s too late. Read the full story.
The Fixing of CT: Bridgeport’s Baker’s Dozen
Why does Connecticut keep pouring millions into Bridgeport while ignoring glaring corruption and inefficiency? The city has become a playground for entrenched political powers, where unchecked alliances between state Democrats and the construction industry prioritize endless new builds over real community needs. Schools are closed, not for repair or modernization, but to line the pockets of developers, leaving parents and students in the lurch. Meanwhile, outdated state agencies operate in secrecy, burying public information and stifling progress. It’s a system stuck in the past, feeding greed while Connecticut residents pay the price. Want to know how we can fix this? Read on for proposed solutions that demand transparency, accountability, and a future-proof plan for sustainable change.
CT electoral reform proposals are window dressing
The current proposals to address election shenanigans in Bridgeport are just window dressing. The Democratic Party and agencies within the state of Connecticut are fully aware of what’s happening,
State records reveal a curious mix of contributors and expenses to Ganim’s mayoral campaign
Joe Ganim’s campaign reported to the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) that they received approx. $500,000 from a diverse range of individuals and businesses for his 2023 mayoral run. The 300-page filing is an eyebrow-raising laundry list.
Isn’t Enforcement the SEEC’s middle name?
Ganim’s mayoral filings are so filled with inconsistencies and raise so many questions it makes you wonder if anyone at the SEEC read them
Ganim’s residence at the center of suspect real estate and tax transactions
Bridgeport mayor Joseph Ganim bought 37 Thorne Pl. for far below market value and its listing price; oversaw a 67% personal property tax cut; sold it for 3x as much as he paid; also received for $0 a parcel at 57 Thorne Place, used city departments and personnel to execute the scheme; and still declares it his residence.
Highly suspect Ganim mayoral campaign filings go unchecked by CT authorities, amplifying oversight and governance issues.
In his most-recent mayoral re-election campaign, Joe Ganim’s filings raise significant questions where the money came from, who handled it, and where it went.