State Senator Kushner, U.S. Senator Blumenthal highlight Connecticut Communist Party’s Amistad Awards

The Connecticut People’s World Committee presented its annual Amistad awards on Saturday, December 11th, to mark the 102^nd anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party USA, with awards being presented to Sen. Julie Kushner, D-Danbury, Pastor Rodney Wade of Waterbury and SEIU activist Azucena Santiago.  Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-CT, joined the program as a surprise guest to offer his congratulations and present the award winners with certificates of special recognition from the United States Senate. “I am really excited and honored to be with you today and share in this remarkable occasion,” Blumenthal said.  For the complete story, go here…