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Jonathan L. Wharton

Connecticut, New Haven
Covers:  Columnist discussing Connecticut's state and local issues particularly urban politics, economic development and elections
@SCSUPoliSci professor, @insider_ct columnist. muckrack.com/wharton, amazon.com/author/wharton

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Tips for a Conn. staycation

Tips for a Conn. staycation

New Haven Register — Tips for a Conn. staycation

News 12 | Connecticut | Power Politics Erin Stewart Investigation Lucy Dathan Reelection Bid Yale...

News 12 | Connecticut | Power Politics Erin Stewart Investigation Lucy Dathan Reelection Bid Yale...

News 12 Connecticut — The city of New Britain is demanding former Mayor Erin Stewart repay more than $240,000 following a state investigation into her spending, as federal authorities continue to review the case. The Connecticut State Police and FBI are examining Stewart's financial practices, with officials indicating the probe has reached the level of a potential criminal investigation.

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Erin Stewart and college scandals tarnished my faith in public offici...

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Erin Stewart and college scandals tarnished my faith in public offici...

CT Insider — I teach state and local government. My parents were state and local officials. I'm losing faith in public officials, columnist Jonathan Wharton writes.

Connecticut conventions revealed deeper party tensions, poli sci professor says

Connecticut conventions revealed deeper party tensions, poli sci professor says

Connecticut Public — From Stewart's withdrawal to Elliott's strong showing, Connecticut's party conventions delivered late surprises and set up a volatile August.

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): This year's Connecticut conventions offer plot twists

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): This year's Connecticut conventions offer plot twists

CT Insider — Columnist and political science professor Jonathan L. Wharton offers a primer in the importance of state political conventions.

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Another year, another Connecticut university chancellor

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Another year, another Connecticut university chancellor

CT Insider — 'Additional reforms are needed,' in wake of resignation of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities interim chancellor, writes columnist Jonathan Wharton.

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Fazio displays cool, savvy confidence

Fazio displays cool, savvy confidence

Patch — One of your neighbors posted in Politics & Government. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author's own.)

These CT college students say the most important campus political debate happens in the classroom

These CT college students say the most important campus political debate happens in the classroom

Connecticut Public — Local college students talk to us about their engagement in political discourse. We hear what issues are most important to Gen Z.

Opinion: Wanted: Young candidates for public office in Connecticut

Opinion: Wanted: Young candidates for public office in Connecticut

CT Insider — Connecticut needs to do more to draft young candidates to run for public office writes columnist Jonathan L. Wharton.

Jonathan L. Wharton (opinion): TSA employees and airline passengers are pawns in budgetary stalem...

Jonathan L. Wharton (opinion): TSA employees and airline passengers are pawns in budgetary stalem...

CT Insider — 'TSA employees and airline passengers have been pawns in this budgetary stalemate and many of us are falling for the political parties' tactics.'

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): True democracy is local, and thrives in New England

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): True democracy is local, and thrives in New England

CT Insider — A symposium on New England town meetings reminds columnist Jonathan Wharton that 'too many of us perceive democracy as residing in our nation's capital'

Fazio launches his first TV ad as he seeks GOP nod for governor

Fazio launches his first TV ad as he seeks GOP nod for governor

WCTX-TV (New Haven, CT) — HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) - With the help of some green screen effects, State Sen. Ryan Fazio launched his first television advertisement as he seeks to win the Republican nomination for governor. ...

Jonathan L. Wharton (opinion): Our governor's race is gaining some steam

Jonathan L. Wharton (opinion): Our governor's race is gaining some steam

CT Insider — Columnist Jonathan Wharton writes about the race for governor in Connecticut and how it's time for voters to do their homework about the candidates.

Opinion: Jesse Jackson may not have been the first, but he made an impact

Opinion: Jesse Jackson may not have been the first, but he made an impact

CT Insider — Columnist Jonathan Wharton, who teaches Race and Ethnicity in American Politics, contextualizes life of Jesse Jackson.

As colleagues wind down their careers, Rosa DeLauro is staying put

As colleagues wind down their careers, Rosa DeLauro is staying put

Roll Call — Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro's pragmatic streak has at times put her at odds with the demands of a restive base in her deep-blue district.

Opinion: CT's campaign trail starts on opening day of General Assembly session

Opinion: CT's campaign trail starts on opening day of General Assembly session

CT Insider — 'Expect more about political drama than policies during an election year,' columnist Jonathan L. Wharton writes as session begins in CT.

What Keeps Connecticut Motivated - News at Southern

What Keeps Connecticut Motivated - News at Southern

southernct.edu — A recent opinion piece by Jonathan L. Wharton, associate professor of political science and urban affairs and chair of the sociology department at Southern Connecticut State University, points to new data showing Connecticut residents are the most likely in the nation to stick with their New Year's resolutions.

Opinion: With 3 city leaders gone, what's next for New Haven?

Opinion: With 3 city leaders gone, what's next for New Haven?

CT Insider — Loss of New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson, Fire Chief John Alston and corporation council leaves city in state of change amid investigations.

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): When it comes to sticking to New Year's resolutions, CT is No. 1

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): When it comes to sticking to New Year's resolutions, CT is No. 1

CT Insider — As a poll declares CT residents as the most likely Americans to stick with New Year resolutions, columnist Jonathan Wharton considers his own track record.

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Plans for New Haven's English Station call for realism over idealism

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Plans for New Haven's English Station call for realism over idealism

CT Insider — Columnist Jonathan Wharton assesses the hopes and potential roadblocks to reimagining the site of New Haven's English Station.

Jonathan L. Wharton (opinion): Express trains on Metro-North can't outrace demand

Jonathan L. Wharton (opinion): Express trains on Metro-North can't outrace demand

CT Insider — Columnist Jonathan L. Wharton experiences first-hand the need for more CT trains during the holiday rush to NYC.

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): The dueling kings of Queens. How long will the Trump-Mamdani bromance...

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): The dueling kings of Queens. How long will the Trump-Mamdani bromance...

CT Insider — The bromance summit between President Trump and Mayor-elect Mamdani says more about their egos than their political positions, writes Jonathan Wharton.

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Local races leave Connecticut seeing more blue

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Local races leave Connecticut seeing more blue

CT Insider — Columnist Jonathan Wharton offers some of the reasons Connecticut's balance of local leadership is undergoing a sea change from Republican to Democrat.
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