Tag Archives: Newtown CT

California Teachers Divest Funds from Gun Makers

Posted on January 13, 2013 by lisakwinkler

Teachers in California, resisting calls that they should be armed in the classroom with something more than their lesson plans, are taking a stand against guns by  aiming one of their most potent weapons—their wallets. The California State Teachers Retirement … Continue reading →

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Newtown, CT: My Town, Your Town, Our Town

Posted on December 16, 2012 by lisakwinkler

I know Newtown, CT.   I was a reporter for the Danbury News-Times, 1979-1981 and Newtown was my beat. It was my first job out of college. I learned how to write news stories and features, how to work under a … Continue reading →

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