if you’re still striving for a job in journalism, go make the job.

Call it romantic to pine over the WaPo Book Section, or a time when reading was considered a virtue worth cultivating. But it's impossible to deny that the decline in reading has gone hand in hand with a coarsening of American culture and a weakening of active citizenship.

The core argument for independent media is about power: the same small group of billionaires shouldn’t own the press, the platforms, and now the AI systems shaping how information is accessed The press should be loyal to truth, not beholden to these billionaires other interests

Small acts of kindness go a long way. Great story here about a former Pomperaug High School student and the post-it note from her teacher that changed the course of her life. today.com/parents/family… via TODAY

Pomperaug Boys Basketball Playing Under JV Coach During Head Coach Absence #ctbb southburyrecord.com/2026/02/06/pom…

Aint no Gorillas in the Lion King.

Were cameras rolling during DeLauro’s roundtable yesterday? Curious to see how tone deaf she actually sounded. DeLauro to pressing clergy: 'I will not vote to abolish ICE' ctpublic.org/news/2026-02-0…

Pomperaug comes up just short at the buzzer against Masuk, falling 44-42. Coach Mobilio returned to the sidelines after a four-game absence. #ctbb

Because nothing will relate to voters more than showing up to a local media interview in a mink fur coat from the back of your Bentley coupe

Bullet Hill School Living Museum Paused After Nearly 40 Years as District Shifts Curriculum southburyrecord.com/2026/02/11/bul…

Developing: Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving School Bus Closes Route 67 / Jeremy Swamp Road Intersection in Southbury southburyrecord.com/2026/02/11/mul…

The Southbury Police Department has charged a 65-year-old resident with DUI and Failure to Obey a Traffic Signal. He was taken into custody at the scene and later released on a $25,000 bond.

Video taken at Waterbury Hospital appears to show the 65-year-old Richard Estey who was arrested yesterday on DUI charges in Southbury. He ran a red light on Jeremy Swamp Rd and crashed into a school bus.

How the Phillies’ $100 million marriage with Nick Castellanos ended in divorce: nytimes.com/athletic/artic…

Panthers Drop Valentine’s Day Heartbreaker to East Lyme, 39–36 southburyrecord.com/2026/02/14/pan… #ctgb

Southbury BOS Votes to End Officer’s Employment After Lengthy Executive Session southburyrecord.com/2026/02/17/boa…

You should never want to be a politician’s favorite journalist.

What advice does Mark Pope have for young, aspiring journalists? I’m teaching an upper‑level journalism course at #UK this semester, and on Thursday, I took my class to Pope’s press conference. I asked him what guidance he’d give the next generation of journalists. His answer