Well kids, Trump won. Hate and xenophobia won. Misogyny triumphed. It is a bad day in America and I have a feeling it’s going to get worse before it gets better. But a teeny tiny silver lining — Josh Elliott won the 88th district in Hamden largely by talking to people and knocking on doors […]
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Snapshots From The Debate – Lucy Gellman
Hey there, New Haveners! So while I, like many of you, am waiting for someone to give me a sedative that will last through November 8th, I also am working through this election. Last week, that meant that I headed to Saint Louis for the second presidential debate. Washington University holds a special place in my […]
The DNC And Its Discontents – Lucy Gellman
Hello from Philly, New Haveners! If you feel like you’re missing out on the Democratic National Convention, here are a few photos of what’s been happening on the ground. You might even recognize a few familiar faces 🙂 Enjoy!
GESO 2/3 Majority Demonstration – Tif Shen
Over 1,500 people, composed of members of the Graduate Employees and Students Organization (GESO – UNITE HERE) and allies gathered outside of Yale University President Peter Salovey’s office Thursday to demand a union election without intimidation by the Yale Administration. They were joined various politicians, such as U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Senator Chris […]
Guest Photographer Tif Shen
Over one thousand people gathered on October 21st in support of GESO, the graduate student union at Yale, and its fight for formal recognition by Yale University. For me, those photos serve as a highlight of the humanity that is often forgotten in such an event. Ordinary people becoming extraordinary by taking a stance for […]
Oh SNAP!
I don’t do selfies (OK, I am doing one here) but this isn’t a normal post either… In addition to taking photos for I Love New Haven I am also a state senator (I don’t assume everyone knows this. There is a funny story about a young lady whose mom is friends with me on […]
The Inauguration – Gary Winfield
On the first day of 2014 New haven inaugurated its first Mayor in 20 years. That mayor, Toni Harp, would also be the first woman mayor and the 50th mayor in the city’s 375 year history. For more please check out the Facebook Gallery