The proposed expansion of the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown would ensure Connecticut families can bury their loved ones with dignity.
Community Editorial Board
The Community Editorial Board (CEB) is a new CT Mirror project to amplify diverse voices and perspectives. The Connecticut Mirror invites eight to 12 community members to join the Community Editorial Board for year-long terms. During this time they will write opinion essays on their areas of expertise or interest and provide perspective to the CT Mirror news staff. Learn more about this year’s Community Editorial Board members here. Harriet Jones is the editor of the Community Editorial Board.
Seeing my homeland in a new light
People all over the world see Jamaica as a symbol of love and unity. We can use that awareness to build bridges to those in need of support.
DEI programs are essential to tackle systemic barriers
DEIA initiatives have built an important legacy for many of us. To dismantle these achievements is to disregard our collective birthright.
The library, my second home
The public library has helped millions of people get through challenging moments in their lives, becoming the great equalizer in America.
Who let the dogs out?
Connecticut has strict animal protection laws, but we’re seeing an influx of dogs that are transported across state lines and then abandoned.
Transit-oriented development can help Connecticut’s struggling branch lines
Towns on Metro-North’s branch lines seem determined to stifle new housing development, which in turn delays investment in the rail system.
¿Qué hay detrás de las sonrisas en el Día Nacional de la Adopción?
El DCF afirma que colabora con las comunidades y empodera a las familias, pero con demasiada frecuencia falla a las familias marginadas que necesitan más apoyo.
What’s behind the smiles on National Adoption Day
DCF claims to partner with communities and empower families. But too often it is failing marginalized families who need more support.
Let volunteering make you rich
When you volunteer to help those in need in your community, you often find that you get back more than you give.
Connecticut’s conservatorship system is failing those who need it most
The conservatorship system in Connecticut is inherently flawed, but a solid solution at fixing it seems out of reach.
Real people live here
Low-income housing was supposed to support people and help them move up in the world, but the reality has become very different.
Conviviendo con AD y disCapacidad, durante las fiestas, nuestro hogar es donde está el corazón
Read this column in English. Después de las elecciones, llegan los días festivos y muchos niños sueñan con los Reyes Magos cargados de regalos. Pero, para muchos en Connecticut, repasar esas listas una y otra vez significa algo diferente. Significa preparar un bolso “para llevar”, hacer una reserva… pensando en la conservación y la supervivencia. […]
For victims of intimate partner violence, holidays are not so fun
Victims of intimate partner violence don’t have the luxury of looking forward to the holiday season.
For trans people, things are about to get a lot harder
The incoming administration promises more restrictions and more hate towards the trans and queer communities.
Why are we not ready for a woman as president?
Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump should cause us all to think about the gender gap at the highest level of government.

