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The Old Catholic Church Ordains Four, Including Three Openly Gay Mennew
“We walked away from the papacy in 1870,” explains Michael Seneco, the Archbishop of the North American Old Catholic Church. He and his colleagues believe it isn’t accepting papal infallibility that makes someone Catholic or not.
New Haven Advocate |
Vivian Nereim |
02-17-2009 |
Religion
A Conversation of Surprises at New Haven Gallerynew
Artists reinvent time. There is, of course, the new before and after of the work itself. The world is altered by each new making. But the best art can also render time as if it were powerless.
New Haven Advocate |
Stephen Vincent Kobasa |
02-17-2009 |
Art
Connecticut Gov.'s State Budget Is a Real Tear-Jerker, Especially for the Sick and Poornew
There is a fatal flaw in Gov. Jodi Rell's state budget proposal: She promises cuts that'll make you cry but didn't budget any extra for tissues.
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
02-17-2009 |
Economy
Men in Prison, and the Women Who Love to Date Themnew
Women find true love writing letters to prisoners, dating and sometimes marrying them, too.
New Haven Advocate |
Brianna Snyder |
02-17-2009 |
Culture
Tags: prisoners, relationships
Obama's War on Humornew
It's one of the most talked-about, most written-about subjects of the presidential transition period. It's been argued in editorials, political cartoons and internet screeds. The looming crisis: Barack Obama isn't very funny.
New Haven Advocate |
Christopher Arnott |
01-29-2009 |
Comedy
Tags: Barack Obama, political humor
Hard-Traveling, Well-Connected Emcee Big Stat Goes Solonew
It has been said that the road to success is a long and winding one. Connecticut emcee Big Stat has seen his fair share of obstacles on his, from the murder of his mother, when he was only 12 years old, to coming to the decision to dissolve the duo he spent the past half decade building.
New Haven Advocate |
Adam Bernard |
01-27-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Just Married: A Justice of the Peace Finds Justice and Peacenew
Why did I expect campiness from gay couples? Just ignorance, I guess. Gay, straight, young, old, rich, poor, all the soon-to-be and newlywed couples I've known in my bumpy little life have one thing in common: They're in love.
New Haven Advocate |
Todd Lyon |
01-27-2009 |
Culture
Bartering Makes a Comebacknew
Bartering is gaining popularity fast, as Connecticut barter service owner Debbie Lombardi will tell you.
New Haven Advocate |
Brianna Snyder |
01-27-2009 |
Business & Labor
Connecticut Judges Up for New Terms Get Blowback From Anonymous Defense Lawyersnew
The Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association has supplied members of the General Assembly's Judiciary Committee with anonymous comments on state judges made by dozens of criminal defense lawyers. The vast majority of the comments are positive, but lawmakers are irate that judges would be criticized anonymously.
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
01-27-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: Connecticut, judicial system
Money: The Root of All Evilnew
There is one big difference between the Great Depression and 2009. Back then, too many people had too little money. Today, we have the more complicated, almost existential dilemma of too many people having too much money. The caveat: This is not real money.
New Haven Advocate |
Alan Bisbort |
01-27-2009 |
Commentary
If You Like Action RPGs, 'Fable II' is Definitely Worth Your Timenew
Overall, Fable II is a game that greatly improves upon its predecessor while maintaining the elements that made it so much fun. Annoying flaws aside, there's still a lot of entertainment to be found within its world, and there's an absolute ton of content.
New Haven Advocate |
Scott Niblock |
01-06-2009 |
Video Games
Tags: video games, Fable II
Brazilian Immigrants are Leaving Connecticut for a Better Life Back Homenew
Ester Sanches-Naek, the president of Hartford's Shaheen Brazilian Community Center, guesses that at least 20 percent of the Brazilians in the state had returned home recently because of the economy.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel D'Ambrosio |
01-06-2009 |
Immigration
'Deer Management Consultants' Hunt Wealthy Suburbs with Bows & Arrowsnew
You don't hear them. You rarely see them. Although they are all quick with a rifle, they use bow and arrow when they hunt in the wealthy suburbs, because a 500-foot range is required for rifle-hunting and because archery is efficient.
New Haven Advocate |
Nick Keppler |
12-30-2008 |
Animal Issues
Connecticut's Senate Seats are Not For Salenew
The political horse-trading in Illinois and New York present the best opportunity in years to reform Connecticut's laws concerning filling Senate vacancies, says Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz.
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
12-30-2008 |
Politics
'The Elfish Gene' is One Man's Reflection on Life in Fantasylandnew
Whether or not The Elfish Gene lives up to the cleverness of its title (meh), its self-inflicted cheap shots threaten its charm. Barrowcliffe chooses laughs over homage every time. What would his 12-year-old self think?
New Haven Advocate |
Craig Fehrman |
12-30-2008 |
Nonfiction
