Connecticut
Post posts about what is happening in the State of Connecticut.
Transformative Democracy
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Tue, 03/08/2005 - 21:07It has been over a week since I have written a blog entry at Orient Lodge, and much long since I have written anything for Greater Democracy. However, there has been a lot brewing in my mind and hopefully this long post will pull together many thoughts on how democracy can be more participatory and deliberative in the age of Internet technology.
Inside CT Politics 01/20/05
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Thu, 01/20/2005 - 13:39I have just received an email from a member of the Connecticut Democratic State Central Committee confirming:
DSCC met last night to elect new officers-
Chairman: Nancy DiNardo replacing George Jepsen
Vice-Chairman: Rep. Steve Fontana replacing Dot Mrowka
Secretary: Barbara Gordon
Treasurer: Emma Pierce replacing Ella Cromwell
The new term begins February 1.
I'm excited about the new leadership, and I wish them well.
Wednesday: Politics, Technology and Media
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Wed, 01/19/2005 - 11:47Today, Kim is testifying before the Government Administration and Elections committee in Hartford on electoral and campaign finance reform. You can see the text of her testimony here.
This makes me a WAHD, (Work at home Dad) today. I'm getting a few things done, but will need to be toddler taxi service shortly.
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Inside CT Politics, 1/17/05
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Mon, 01/17/2005 - 12:07Saturday, Kim and I attended the Caucus of Connecticut Democrats legislative and electoral committees meeting. You can get details here.
Kim is now planning to testify before the Government Administration and Elections committee public hearing on Wednesday about the importance of electoral and campaign finance reform.
We have also heard through the grapevine that Nancy DiNardo now has the votes to be elected State Chair. Many people feel that it is important to see a strong woman in this position since the leading spokesperson for the Republicans in Connecticut is also a woman. It is great to see more women in power.
My reflections on the State Chair race
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Tue, 01/11/2005 - 15:06Reflections on the State Chair Race
After the November elections, many people have been reflecting on the direction of the Democratic Party, both nationally and in Connecticut. Nationally, the November 3rd theses set the tone. Another friend wrote about the issues that the Democrats face here.
Locally, Democrats in Connecticut did okay. It was great to see the victories of Ed Meyer, Deborah Heinrich and Gayle Slossberg. However, there are still more Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives than there are Democrats.
