Even though many pagans in Connecticut practice in solitude, they are far from alone. Churches and temples exist across the state.
Shahrzad Rasekh
Shahrzad's role at CT Mirror is to tell visual stories about the impact of public policy on individuals and communities in Connecticut. She earned a Master of Science from Columbia Journalism School in 2023, after completing her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations at American University. She is a Houston native with roots in France and Iran.
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What matters to CT voters, in their own words
We asked people around CT which issues resonate most this election season. Their answers offer a kaleidoscopic look at our state.
Posted inInvestigations
Bridgeport city councilman accused of registering noncitizen to vote
Alfredo Castillo allegedly convinced, and helped, a woman who is not a U.S. citizen to illegally vote in 2023, according to a new complaint.
Posted inTransportation
For CT city residents, bicycles are a necessity. The state is on board
CT officials, recognizing the need for city streets and state roads to be safe and accessible for bicyclists, have begun shifting gears.
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CT delegate’s ‘present’ vote at DNC exemplifies Israel-Gaza tensions
Essam Boraey used his vote to signal dissatisfaction with U.S. military aid to Israel, a demand in protests and at last week’s convention.
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In focus: The Republican National Convention, in pictures
Last week’s RNC provided a glimpse into a cross-section of America, a collection of die-hard Trump supporters fully in their element.
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Juneteenth celebrated in Middletown
Middletown hosted its second Juneteenth parade on Wednesday, drawing hundreds of people in Juneteenth-themed T-shirts.
Posted inPolitics
Pro-Palestinian protesters demand divestment at CT Capitol
Roughly 150 protestors gathered outside the Capitol building on Wednesday to demand that Connecticut divest from Israeli interests.
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Student protests on CT campuses: A focus on ‘steadfastness’
Students and faculty at CT universities have protested the war in Gaza for weeks, largely maintaining a fragile peace among some tensions.
Posted inEducation
Yale clash over divestment continues after Gaza protests, arrests
Pro-Palestine organizers formed an encampment, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and for Yale to divest from military weapon manufacturers.
Posted inCrossing Connecticut
Pagans in Connecticut: Stepping out of the (broom) closet
Even though many pagans in Connecticut practice in solitude, they are far from alone. Churches and temples exist across the state.
Posted inEducation
BEST OF 2023: Yale students are building a home. Teachers can live in it for free
Yale architecture students are building a home they designed, intended for early childhood teachers at the Friends Center for Children.
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Palestinians, allies rally in New Haven, question U.S. role
Some observers estimated that a crowd on the New Haven Green protesting attacks on Gaza swelled to approximately 2,000 people at its peak.
Posted inEducation
Yale students are building a home. Teachers can live in it for free
Yale architecture students are building a home they designed, intended for early childhood teachers at the Friends Center for Children.