Blacks are angry. Whites are engaged. The young are mobilized. A black lawmaker asks, Will it go anywhere?
June 3, 2020
Posted inJustice
Connecticut senators press Pentagon chiefs on use of military on protesters
Blumenthal, Murphy join others condemning “use of the U.S. military to impede the First Amendment rights of Americans.”
Posted inEducation
CT and Dalio Philanthropies to formally dissolve education partnership on Friday
State officials and representatives of hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio’s philanthropic arm will meet Friday to dissolve their education partnership.
Posted inNews
As COVID continues, so will high school graduations
Outdoor, in-person graduations for up to 150 students will be allowed as early as July 6 if current trends continue.
Posted inNews
Connecticut provides coronavirus assistance for undocumented
The program is modest, with $2.5 million in state funds and $1 million in philanthropy. Advocates say more is needed.
Posted inSteady Habits
PODCAST: State Treasurer Shawn Wooden wants to turn tragedy into purpose on Wall Street
“This is the America I know,” State Treasurer Shawn Wooden says. “And this America continues to scare me.”
Posted inEducation
Looking toward fall, Connecticut colleges seek shield from COVID-19 lawsuits
The schools are lobbying both Congress and the Lamont administration for protections from lawsuits stemming from coronavirus infections on campus.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Let us repel evil and racial injustice with goodness and unity
George Floyd’s murder ignites outrage over the abuse of power by some law enforcement against my African-American siblings. We’re finally realizing the real issue is rooted in unchecked racial injustice and systemic discrimination.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Connecticut needs equity in reopening of schools
Anyone who has watched or read the news in the last two months is aware that in Connecticut, racial and socioeconomic gaps in our state have been magnified by the COVID-19 crisis. As we have attempted to use distance learning in our districts, we learned that many students did not have computers, access points, or sufficient Wifi bandwidth to provide everyone in their houses with the ability to take advantage of this way of teaching.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Returning to normal
How will consumers and companies react when restrictions are lifted? How fast will demand for goods and services return? Will they take a cautious wait-and-see approach or jump right back in? When will they feel like going to a movie, attending a concert or booking a flight? Their response will affect the speed at which our economy will recover.