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Chris Polansky
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Public radio reporter in Connecticut. One-time Bart Harley Jarvis of the Oklahoma press corps. CUNY grad. Replacement-level infielder for the Hartford Dark Twains Sandlot Baseball Club. he/him
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New Haven, Connecticut, Mayor Justin Elicker is directing the pride flag be raised on the city green in response to the Trump administrations’s take-down of the pride flag at Stonewall in NYC
"The Stonewall National Monument commemorates the courageous, difficult and ongoing journey of our LGBTQ residents towards greater inclusion and equality in our society. President Trump's directive to remove the Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument is that latest example of his and his administration's assault on LGBTQ rights and attempts to erase and harm our LGBTQ neighbors," said Mayor Elicker. "In New Haven, we know our city and country are at its best when all our residents' rights are fully protected and all our residents are fully included and celebrated. New Haven is a proudly a welcoming and inclusive city and the Pride flag proudly flies high on the New Haven Green."
February 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Connecticut House Republicans praise Democratic U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro as "Connecticut's voice of reason" for her stance against abolishing ICE.
Facebook post by Connecticut House Republicans: "Just when you think the world hasn't flipped on its head...Rosa DeLauro is Connecticut's voice of reason. #ice #immigration #ct #connecticut #safety"
February 11, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Justice For My (Kia) Soul
A damaged rear bumper on a black Kia Soul
February 11, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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Live your life in such a way that none of your exes pay the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk to name a condemned cockroach after you then feed it to a monitor lizard

www.maritimeaquarium.org/love-bites
Love Bites: The Maritime Aquarium Invites You to Get Sweet Revenge This Valentine’s Day (Norwalk, CT) — Has love been a little fishy lately? Still haunted by a creepy-crawly ex who squirmed off with your heart? This Valentine’s Day, The Maritime Aquarium is inviting the broken-hearted, the happily single, and anyone with a sense of humor to turn heartbreak into something revenge-worthy with Love Bites, a playful fundraiser celebrating catharsis, conservation, and delicious poetic justice. With Love Bites, participants can symbolically name a veggie, cockroach, or fish after an ex (or anyone else who deserves a good-natured nibble). Their chosen “bite” will then be fed to one of the Aquarium’s resident animals. It’s simple. Choose your bite. Make a donation. And o‑fish‑ally say goodbye. Every Love Bites donation comes with a special thank‑you video featuring the animal enjoying its snack — a perfect keepsake, closure moment, or humorous valentine to share with friends. Choose Your Donation (and Bite): $5 — Veggie: Fed to our sea turtle Lefty. (A little crunch for a gentle release.) $10 — Cockroach: Served to Peewee, our monitor. (For exes who crawled out of your life and into this lizard’s lunch.) $15 — Fish: Delivered to our seal Sono. (A splashy farewell to that one that got away.)
February 10, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is among the governors on this statement:

"If the reports are true that not all governors are invited to these events, which have historically been productive and bipartisan opportunities for collaboration, we will not be attending the White House dinner this year."
Joint Statement from Democratic Governors on Not Attending White House Events In response to reports that Donald Trump is not inviting all governors to the annual bipartisan White House events, DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear, DGA Vice Chair Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Governor Tony Evers, Governor Maura Healey, Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor Laura Kelly, Governor Ned Lamont, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor Dan McKee, Governor Wes Moore, Governor Matt Meyer, Governor Janet Mills, Governor Gavin Newsom, Governor Jared Polis, Governor JB Pritzker, Governor Josh Shapiro, Governor Mikie Sherrill, and Governor Tim Walz released the following statement: “Democratic governors have a long record of working across the aisle to deliver results and we remain committed to this effort. But it’s disappointing this administration doesn’t seem to share the same goal. At every turn, President Trump is creating chaos and division, and it is the American people who are hurting as a result. “If the reports are true that not all governors are invited to these events, which have historically been productive and bipartisan opportunities for collaboration, we will not be attending the White House dinner this year. Democratic governors remain united and will never stop fighting to protect and make life better for people in our states."
February 10, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Oh my god I think I'm gonna have to fly to Chicago for this bill
Show poster for The Hold Steady / Built to Spill / Bully / Titus Andronicus, Saturday June 13 2026 at The Salt Shed in Chicago
February 10, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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Hell yeah, it’s a reunion
A black and white mixed breed dog with an orange toy
February 10, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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Love my fans who definitely know what reporting is

#ratfucker #onthetake
“Chris Polansky is trying to do a call to action in order to remove DeLauro #ratfucker” “He’s citing his own article as the source materials. It’s a hit job, and it’s obvious. MF probably on the take.”
February 10, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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Always impressed by Hartford City Hall
Hartford City Hall
February 9, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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Yikes

www.ctpost.com/westport/art...
“I, however, have always been taken aback by his choice to be so open with his sexual proclivities, and I think it’s highly inappropriate for an adult to share their sexual preferences in a school environment,” Wylie wrote. She said she personally knows former students who wanted to play on the boys' soccer team at Staples High School, but chose not to “due to Mr. Woog’s openly-gay lifestyle, as it made them uncomfortable.” “Homosexual coaches with access to same-sex students locker rooms are, not only a huge liability, but evidently deter students from pursuing their interests and possibly result in losing valuable scholarships,” Wylie wrote. “In view of the fact that (in both my and fellow students’ experiences) not one had anything positive to say about their interactions with Mr. Wong, it perplexes me where all of these laudatory comments came from, which all seem to revolve around Mr. Woog’s homosexuality, rather than his coaching abilities?”
February 9, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Connecticut House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora and two members of his caucus issue a statement saying they're not happy the Inspector General is investigating this incident.
HARTFORD — House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford), joined by State Rep. Greg Howard (R-Stonington) and State Rep. Tammy Nuccio (R-Tolland), released the following statement Monday condemning the state Inspector General's decision to investigate actions taken by two Connecticut State Troopers during the apprehension of suspects who fled from law enforcement during a traffic stop in November 2025: "Investigating a state trooper's use of a PIT maneuver as 'deadly force' when no one was killed or even injured is a gross expansion of the Inspector General's power and an incredibly broad application of that designation. As a result, two troopers are suspended—their careers and lives upended for no reason other than to appease a Governor and Democratic legislature that have created an untenable environment for law enforcement. The facts are straightforward. A trooper spotted a driver speeding erratically with mismatched plates and suspected intoxication. The driver fled, leading the trooper on a high-speed chase through a construction zone. The trooper followed proper protocol by requesting and receiving supervisor authorization to perform a pursuit intervention maneuver to end the chase. When stopped, the driver and passenger were charged with motor vehicle and narcotics offenses. An internal review by state police is all this case warranted. Instead, these troopers must grapple with the mental stress of an Inspector General investigation. That's Connecticut—where officers face suspension instead of support for making split-second or deliberate decisions to resolve dangerous situations, their careers in jeopardy simply for doing their jobs. This is why our state and municipalities face critical police shortages, and why those vacancies will only grow. Our law enforcement officers deserve better. We call on our Democratic colleagues in the legislature who regularly profess their support for police to join us in condemning this unnecessary and …
February 9, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Pontiac Sunfire
A green Pontiac Sunfire
February 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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dril tweet: who the fuck is scraeming "LOG OFF" at my house. show yourself, coward. i will never log off
February 8, 2026 at 1:43 AM
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Whatever you do, don’t look up
A black and white mixed breed dog looks at the camera A black and white mixed breed dog looks skyward
February 7, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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Man are all you folks following me for the DeLauro story going to be disappointed when your feeds are full of just nonstop Mets- and dog-posting
A black and white mixed breed dog sits, paws crossed A black and white mixed breed dog sits, paws crossed and looking upward
February 7, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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At a roundtable with faith leaders in Hamden, Connecticut, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro says she will “answer the question before it’s asked:” she does not support abolishing ICE. “We need enforcement.” Says the agency needs reform.
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-Connecticut)
February 6, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Wondering if any of these cards would get me a Valentines Day date
Ned Lamont valentine: I love you almost as much as I love Connecticut TO: LOVE: GOV Susan Bysiewicz valentine: Roses are red, violets are blue, feminism rocks and so do you! TO: LOVE: LG BYSIEWICZ Stephanie Thomas valentine: The easiest vote to cast is for LOVE! TO: LOVE: SECRETARY THOMAS William Tong valentine: Breaking your heart is now afficially against the lau TO : LOVE: AG TONG
February 6, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Trump’s racist Obamas video:
govnedlamont The Obamas served our country with integrity and broke barriers that opened doors for all. Videos like this try to erase that progress, spreading harmful stereotypes that drive discrimination and violence. Connecticut stands firmly against racism and for dignity and respect.
February 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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You’ve been visited by Happy Ned. Send this to ten friends to Happy Ned them!
A smiling Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont
February 6, 2026 at 2:06 AM
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Big train derailment in Mansfield, CT. From CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection:
DEEP's Emergency Response Unit is responding to a derailment of 14 train cars carrying liquified natural gas, at least 5 of which have landed in a river in Mansfield. Please check with local/state police for details on road closures and evacuations. The situation is fluid and we'll provide information as it becomes available.
February 5, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Real good curl tonight
A black and white mixed breed dog curled up sleeping on a bed
February 5, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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Can confirm it was Pavalock-D'Amato
February 4, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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What does this mean? Am I in trouble? Are you mad at me?
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February 4, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Okay I was so focused on watching the Republican leaders I completely missed this GOP lawmaker (Cara Pavalock-D’Amato?) showing off her “ICE IN” jacket
Connecticut GOP state Rep. Cara Pavalock-D’amato displays the message “ICE IN” on the back of a jacket
February 4, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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Make the Road Connecticut, Connecticut For All, and Connecticut Students for a Dream are not happy with Courtney, DeLauro and Himes.

"Connecticut communities did not elect our representatives to bankroll cruelty. ... No more tax dollars for ICE and CBP."
Connecticut - In response to recent votes by Connecticut’s Democratic members of Congress, including Representatives Jim Himes, Joe Courtney, and Rosa DeLauro, approving funding for the Department of Homeland Security, Connecticut-based organizations, including Make the Road Connecticut, Connecticut for All, Connecticut Students for a Dream, reaffirm their shared commitment to defending the rights, safety, and dignity of immigrant and working-class communities across the state. “We are deeply frustrated and disappointed by members of Congress, including Representative Jim Himes, who voted yes to pass the two-week continuing resolution for DHS, a budget that continues to pour billions of our tax dollars into ICE and CBP. This funding enables a system that has caused immense harm to immigrant families in Connecticut and across the country through violence, abuse, family separation, and deaths in immigration detention centers. Connecticut communities did not elect our representatives to bankroll cruelty. At a time when families are struggling to access healthcare, housing, and basic stability, it is unacceptable to expand funding for agencies with long, documented records of human rights violations. We have seen the horrific events of the past month, and our representatives are turning their backs on the real problem. The call from our communities is clear: Congress must vote no. No more tax dollars for ICE and CBP. These agencies must be removed from our communities, not empowered. We demand accountability and respect for the people they claim to protect.” - Barbara Lopez, Executive Director of Make the Road Connecticut "Educators and union members in Connecticut stand in solidarity with our colleagues in Minnesota as they organize and prioritize the safety and wellbeing of students and families in their communities. Now is the time for our legislators to do the same and vote no - no more tax dollars for ICE and CBP. As we continue our fight for fully funded and fully staffed schools in our state, we know it is possible when our elected leaders prioritize the needs of the American people. The American people do not need a bloated ICE budget and cities occupied by federal agents, we need world class public schools, access to affordable healthcare and housing, and the protection of our Constitutional rights." - Leslie Blatteau, President - New Haven Federation of Teachers and Chair of the Connecticut For All Coalition Steering Committee “Our young people are watching. They are learning what this country values by where we invest our resources. Funding detention and enforcement instead of education, healthcare, and stability sends a devastating message about whose futures matter” - Tabitha Sookdeo, Executive Director, CT Students for a Dream.
February 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM