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Education September 18, 2020

Murphy says Dalio partnership showed the risk of trading influence for philanthropy

"No billionaire should have more say than my poorest constituent," Murphy says.…
by Keith M. Phaneuf

Health September 18, 2020

As legislators prepare for another special session, health equity measures are not on the agenda

For the second time this year, legislators will not address health equity reform during a special session.…
by Jenna Carlesso

COVID-19 September 17, 2020

COVID numbers edge up, ‘concerning’ a cautious governor

On COVID, Gov. Ned Lamont is either cautiously optimistic or optimistically cautious. Either way, he thinks Halloween is on. …
by Mark Pazniokas
IN-DEPTH STORIES

After the outcry, a search for accommodation on vaccines

by Mark Pazniokas

City Revival — Did We Learn From the Urban Renewal Era?

by Tom Condon

Advocates want to recycle CT’s wasted prescription drugs. The state says it’s already doing that.

by Jenna Carlesso

‘We’ll get through this.’ Head of Saint Francis Hospital talks about management in a time of crisis

by Jenna Carlesso and Keith M. Phaneuf

Separated by Design: Why affordable housing is built in areas with high crime, few jobs and struggling schools

by Jacqueline Rabe Thomas

Transgender sports debate polarizes women’s advocates

by Kathleen Megan

Debunking Connecticut’s enduring tax myth

by Mark Pazniokas

Can daycares stay open during the COVID-19 crisis? Connecticut says yes

by Jacqueline Rabe Thomas

RECENT STORIES
Murphy says Dalio partnership showed the risk of trading influence for philanthropy
by Keith M. Phaneuf

"No billionaire should have more say than my poorest constituent," Murphy says.

As legislators prepare for another special session, health equity measures are not on the agenda
by Jenna Carlesso

For the second time this year, legislators will not address health equity reform during a special session.

COVID numbers edge up, ‘concerning’ a cautious governor
by Mark Pazniokas

On COVID, Gov. Ned Lamont is either cautiously optimistic or optimistically cautious. Either way, he thinks Halloween is on.

In New Haven schools, nearly a quarter of students aren’t fully participating
by Adria Watson

Nearly a quarter of New Haven students aren't fully attending remote learning.

Himes helped establish the New Dems, but some have split with him over Pelosi’s role in stimulus talks
by Ana Radelat

Himes said he understands fellow Democrats feel there's urgency to have a stimulus deal, but he supports Pelosi's hardline stance.

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Thousands wait months for unemployment compensation during COVID

by Jacqueline Rabe Thomas

As some teachers opt to stay home, educators find ways to keep schools open

by Adria Watson

‘We were used’: Hundreds of nursing home workers are laid off as financial crisis hits the facilities

by Jenna Carlesso

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Opinion To overcome racism, students need a better understanding of our history, Declaration of Independence and Constitution
by Susan Harris

What is it that unites us as citizens of a republic where a former slave becomes a great orator for the abolition effort and insists upon education as the means for keeping all men and women free?

Opinion Legal marijuana poses an unnecessary public health risk
by William Butka

Congress has called for a vote on H.R. 3884, which involves the legalization of Marijuana.  I have written to all of Connecticut’s Congressional representatives, strongly urging them to reject this legislation.  I cannot believe that Congress would consider this legislation, especially at a time when our country is burning and there is destruction and violence nationwide.

Opinion Left powerless again, we need an ongoing plan to bury power lines
by Toni Boucher

The cost of delivering electricity is exorbitant and increasingly unreliable in Connecticut. On August 4 Tropical Storm Isaias arrived here, leaving over 800,000 customers powerless for ten days. Utilities’ failure to respond, poor planning and lack of information to customers and municipalities, and crews standing idle without direction, enraged ratepayers.

Opinion Let them play football!
by Kim Healy

Connecticut legislators need to intervene and ensure that our state’s high school football players are permitted to play this season with full teams. The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) announced that it would follow the state’s Department of Public Health order, which would prevent these young athletes from playing this season. This is not fair, nor reasonable, and it is parents who should decide what is best for their children, not the state.

Artwork Shea
by Anthony Valentine

Shea is a story about race and social inequalities that plague America. It is a narrative that prompts the question, “Do you know what it’s like to wake up in new skin?” Anthony Valentine lives in Bloomfield

Artwork The Declaration of Human Rights
by Andres Chaparro

Through my artwork I strive to create an example of ideas that reflect my desire to raise social consciousness, and cultural awareness. Jazz music is the catalyst to all my work, and plays a major influence in each piece of work.”

Artwork ‘A thing of beauty. Destroy it forever’
by Richard DiCarlo | Derby

During times like these it’s often fun to revisit something familiar and approach things with a different slant. I have been taking some Pop culture and Art masterpieces and applying the vintage 1960’s and 70’s classic figures (Fisher Price, little people) to the make an amusing pieces. Here is my homage to Fisher -Price, Yellow […]

Artwork Shadows on the farm
by Ellen Pliskin

About the art: This was a local landmark on Marion Road in Cheshire. I have painted this old cider mill and farm over many years and felt it was a part of Connecticut’s history. Ellen Pliskin lives in Cheshire.

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Education

In New Haven schools, nearly a quarter of students aren’t fully participating

by  Adria Watson
Education

Himes helped establish the New Dems, but some have split with him over Pelosi’s role in stimulus talks

by  Ana Radelat
Health

Doubts about COVID-19 vaccine have spurred calls for transparency from Pfizer, other pharmaceuticals

by  Ana Radelat
Education

School funding falls far short of leveling the playing field for CT students

by  Jacqueline Rabe Thomas
Poverty

‘State of Wellbeing’ survey quantifies racial inequities in both health and economy

by  Kasturi Pananjady
Money

Eversource quietly pitches $700M in borrowing to Connecticut

by  Mark Pazniokas
Education

Has Connecticut safely reopened its schools? The state and its teachers disagree

by  Adria Watson
Health

State orders removal of all residents from embattled Norwich nursing home

by  Jenna Carlesso
Politics

Lamont’s 2018 manager to direct Biden campaign in CT

by  Mark Pazniokas
COVID-19

DOC will stop sending COVID-positive inmates to Northern Correctional Institution

by  Kelan Lyons
Money

Trump’s ‘tax holiday’ has few takers in Connecticut

by  Ana Radelat
Education

The state has left school closing and reopening decisions to districts. That could be a problem.

by  Adria Watson
Politics

CT lawmakers join Democratic calls for ouster of Caputo, Azar

by  Ana Radelat
Education

With majority of schools online, state begins delivering computers and Wi-Fi to needy students

by  Jacqueline Rabe Thomas
Energy

Eversource says its response to Isaias was stronger than Connecticut officials realize

by  Keith M. Phaneuf
Education

The state has left school closing and reopening decisions to districts. That could be a problem.

by  Adria Watson
Health

Lamont orders fines for those who flout rules on mask-wearing and large party limits

by  Keith M. Phaneuf
Money

Connecticut jobless to receive additional $300 starting this week from new federal program

by  Ana Radelat
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