Major educational reforms that would unlock access to quality schools and bring other improvements never made it across the legislative finish line.
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For CT cannabis patients, ‘clean’ shouldn’t mean irradiated
Patients deserve to know if the product they are consuming —was grown in pristine conditions, or cleaned with radiation because it was initially contaminated?
Spare me the fake outrage: SB 1370 is a win for workers
For years companies have dodged fair wage standards by shifting construction work to nearby “off-site” locations. This bill prevents that.
The federal budget passed. We’ve got a plan to protect CT
A special session should address federal funding gaps as well as the various crises (like housing) that have been and continue to be felt by residents across our state.
Grant discontinuation threatens CT student well-being
The Trump Administration’s recent discontinuation of federal grants for improving mental health services for students is appalling.
Kayaks won’t bring relief –or peace– to Gaza
Israel cannot end Islamic extremist terrorism on its own. Kayaking on Long Island Sound isn’t the solution.
On whose wrists the handcuffs belong
ICE is not showing up to remove individuals with criminal histories. This is about immigrants who are members of Black and brown communities.
The quality of U.S. healthcare and governance are linked
The tone and actions of our current Presidential administration and most Republican members of our House and Senate blatantly demean, denigrate and devalue the humanity of individuals less fortunate.
States need to protect their citizens from transnational repression
I have received troubling reports of U.S. citizens, including ones in Connecticut, facing foreign censorship after criticizing other countries for their policies.
Time to undo the pill penalty
Congress should act at once to revise the pill penalty and reject other proposed drug ‘negotiation’ schemes.
Food security taken from children with celiac disease in a SNAP
The federal budget reconciliation bill signed into law July 4 only reinforces and exacerbates the food insecurity that children with celiac disease face.
Palestinians are human
Two million people – including a million children – do not deserve to starve in Gaza.
CT’s persistent affordability crisis
In several recent national surveys, Connecticut received mediocre-to-poor rankings for its business climate, economy, cost-of-living, and property taxes. However, these low performances are not anomalies — but the status quo, highlighting the state’s prolonged struggle to reverse its affordability issues. In early July, CNBC released its annual “America’s Top States for Business” report in […]
Veiled intentions and the progressive rhetoric that keeps CT segregated
Building affordable housing is not just an act of kindness, but one of necessity in a state with some of the most separate but unequal housing anywhere in the country.
As CT focuses on housing crisis, eviction protections can’t be forgotten
Connecticut’s housing crisis is finally being acknowledged broadly. But it is vital to remember this crisis is not about properties, it is about people.



