We hit more milestones during November that show how far the organization has come — from an idea in a living room to the largest Capitol bureau in Hartford. On election night, we surpassed the previous organizational single-year visitor mark set in 2011. Last week, we published our 9,000th story. Please help us continue producing quality nonprofit public policy journalism with a donation today.
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Video: A CT Mirror/AARP conversation on caring for a rapidly aging state
Connecticut is old and getting older. One in seven residents is 75 or older, and the 65-plus population is projected to grow by 64 percent by 2030. Caring for an aging population was the topic Thursday of a Google Hangout, a conversation with Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, Sen. Joe Markley and Elaine Ryan of AARP.
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Special Report: Education, Diversity and Change in Fairfield County
Fairfield County, a region marked by sharp disparities in income and in urban and suburban life, faces particular challenges in assuring all its residents a quality education. Today, a special report, “Education, Diversity and Change in Fairfield County,” explores the issue through in-depth policy reporting, interactive maps and charts, photo galleries and opinion pieces written by teachers from the Connecticut Writing Project at Fairfield University.
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VIDEO REPLAY: Mirror/AARP Google Hangout with House leaders
The Connecticut Mirror hosted a special Google Hangout with House Speaker J. Brendan Sharkey, D-Hamden, and House Minority Leader Themis Klarides, R-Derby, in advance of the 2015 legislative session. See a replay of the video.
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Please consider donating and supporting The Mirror
As a nonprofit news organization celebrating our fifth anniversary, we continue to make the transition from startup to sustainability. Our goal is to continue growing. That’s why we need your support.
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Thanks for taking the 2014 Mirror audience survey
Over the last few months, we asked our audience to offer feedback so we can improve your experience whenever you visit ctmirror.org. We thank our readers for taking a few minutes to answer a simple 12-question survey.
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‘Fiscal Sustainability’ series continues Thursday in New Haven
“Fiscal Sustainability: Critical to Connecticut’s Growth,” the fourth in a series of programs throughout the year discussing the state’s fiscal challenges and opportunities, will take place Thursday at the New Haven Lawn Club, 193 Whitney Ave., New Haven. Networking begins at 7:30 a.m. The program is scheduled for an 8 a.m. start.
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‘Connecticut’s Budget Crisis: And Why You Should Care’ now available on iTunes
Connecticut Mirror Budget Reporter Keith M. Phaneuf’s award-winning series is now available here through Apple’s iTunes store.
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G. Claude Albert named The Connecticut Mirror’s new editor
Albert is a former managing editor of The Hartford Courant, where he held a variety of leadership posts overseeing most aspects of the newsroom.
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2014 CT Mirror Summer Support Drive ends Labor Day
We want to thank those who have donated during our 2014 CT Mirror Summer Support Drive, which ends today. As election season continues in full swing, we appreciate those who have supported nonprofit journalism at its finest.
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Halfway home for the 2014 CT Mirror Summer Support Drive
Dear Friends, We want to thank those who have donated during our 2014 CT Mirror Support Drive. We’re halfway home and we hope August will be just as generous. Three times a year we reach out and ask for your support. It’s the nature of the developing nonprofit news organization business model and for those […]
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Please donate today: 2014 Mirror Summer Support Drive
Three times a year we reach out and ask for your support. It’s the nature of the developing nonprofit news organization business model and for those who have given in the past, we appreciate everything you have offered by way of a tax-deductible donation.
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Good journalism? Help make it great with The Mirror’s digital focus group
The Connecticut Mirror is looking for five readers to take part in a digital focus group that will meet via Google+ or Skype for three one-hour meetings during July and August.
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Digital Town Hall: Caregiving and Aging in Connecticut on Monday
Join The Connecticut Mirror on Monday, June 16, for its third Digital Town Hall event on ctmirror.org. The event, “Caregiving and Aging in Connecticut,” will be be moderated by Mirror health care reporter Arielle Levin Becker.
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The Connecticut Mirror claims four CTSPJ awards
The Connecticut Mirror staff was honored Thursday night by The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) with four awards, including three first-place distinctions.