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Reflecting A Shifting America in Sports
I have a pretty regular routine when I wake up in the morning usually somewhere between 6 and 6:30 a.m. I roll over and pick up my phone and scan the headlines. I read the sports pages first. This morning, two stories caught my eye each of which were distressing in their own way…
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Should Connecticut Adopt a ‘Right to Disconnect’ Law?
Working from home became a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic, but for many, it has now become a permanent way of life. I’ve long been a proponent of remote work, seeing firsthand how it offers employees flexibility, cuts down on commuting stress, and allows businesses to adapt to a changing workforce. But there’s another side…
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Merit and Inclusion: DEI and the New Executive Order
Last week, among a flurry of Executive Orders issued by the White House, President Trump issued one aimed at eliminating what his administration views as dangerous and potentially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. The order was issued in response his concerns that many American institutions, including federal agencies, corporations, and educational institutions, had…
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The Ripple Effect of Mandated Reporting
Last week I wrote about giving the new presidential administration a chance to do what the voters asked it to do. Secure the borders. Lower the cost of eggs and insurance and housing. Level the playing field for athletes. Help bring peace to war zones and keep our troops safe. I suspect that was…
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American Crossroads and Our Shared Responsibility
So there are big changes coming to America tomorrow. A new president will be taking office and by many accounts, either democracy will end or salvation will arrive. What are we to believe? Whom should we trust? We are often told that American democracy is on the brink. Every generation has had its moments…
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Public Participation and Discussion in Local Government.
My job requires me to do lots of work in various municipal buildings and town halls around the state. I am pretty well-acquainted with what is happening in town governments as a result of my travels. (As an aside, I can also tell you the best places to get a sandwich or a coffee in…
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Breaking Ground: Dartmouth Basketball’s Union Effort and Its Impact on College Sports
Last March, the Dartmouth men’s basketball team took the unprecedented step of forming a union. The players voted 13-2 to become the first recognized union of a college athletic team in the United States. The players wanted to be treated as workers, not just students. They said their busy schedules and the rules they had…
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Equal-Opportunity Terrible Bosses
A bad boss is a bad boss. He’s not bad sometimes. And he’s not bad to some people. He’s just bad at managing people almost all of the time. His badness presents itself in different ways. He berates. He uses sarcasm. He is unclear in his expectations. He makes inappropriate jokes. He fails to…
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Navigating the Workplace Holiday Party
Right before the snow came last week, I dutifully went outside on Saturday afternoon and hung the Christmas lights for the coming holiday season. With the season upon us, many workplaces are planning their annual celebrations. While these gatherings can boost morale and strengthen workplace bonds, they can also create significant liability risks for…
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