Toni Harp sworn in as mayor of New Haven
The auditorium and overflow room at New Haven's Career High School were packed on as Toni Harp was sworn in.
An unhappy anniversary of Citizens United
Mid-January of 2014 marks the unhappy fourth anniversary of one of the defining moments in U.S. politics. No, not an election, but a court ruling.
New York's tale of two cities extends to America
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's "tale of two cities" could be told in cities across the country.
I spent 19 days in a psychiatric hospital — and loved every minute
My impression of such treatment centers was quite negative. Then I was a patient in one.
The revolutionary hope of Christmas
Nearly smothered beneath piles of gift catalogs, nearly drowned in a sea of elevator-music Christmas carols, there burns a persistent secret flame.
2013 "Are You Serious?" Awards
Every year Dispatches From The Edge gives awards to news stories and newsmakers that fall under the category of "Are you serious?" Here are the awards for 2013.
Top 10 television shows of 2013
Television series, as of late, have taken risks, made leaps in creative writing, and even moved beyond cable TV.
Ten powerful words in 2013
From "drought" to "gap" to "Madiba" to "affluenza": a year of powerful voices and mixed messages.
My top 10 for 2013: political, personal and fun
A couple of weddings, a few marches, sangria and football in snow: looking forward to new adventures in 2014.
One year after Newtown and I am still angry
One year ago we all were stunned by the horrific event at a little elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut.
