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Opinion
The world cannot afford the Israel-Hamas war
The war is detrimental to all involved. Efforts to support humanitarian aid and stop the crisis must intensify immediately.
Outrage, pain, disgust over the war in the Middle East
Never was it truer that war is not the answer and that justice delayed is justice denied.
Why Connecticut should legalize aid-in-dying
Doctors and other health care professionals have concluded that when patients know they can decide when it’s time to end their anguish, they are greatly comforted and better able to cope with their illness.
We should be able to rely on cops, not fear them
I want to live in a world where no one has to fear the cops, and we all know that we can go to the cops for help.
CT strengthened tenants’ rights this year — we need to do more
For many, evictions are life-altering, and Connecticut needs to provide more support to families to prevent continued housing insecurity in the future.
CT must fund charter schools in Danbury and Middletown
The plight of places like Danbury and Middletown isn’t just a local issue; it’s a stain on the conscience and fabric of our state, a telling indicator of our priorities.
As UConn students, we demand decarbonization and divestment from fossil fuels
UConn claims to be a leader in sustainability, while ignoring student voices. It has failed to offer transparency on its plan to decarbonize,
In CT towns with more housing, lower property tax rates for all
Among the several consequences of encouraging housing development is a demonstrable attenuation of property tax increases.
CT should create a commission to study pretrial justice reform
Current pretrial practices have become untethered from America’s foundational legal principles.
Yale New Haven, stop extra out-of-pocket medical fees
The practice of hospital corporations billing patients out-of- pocket for what all physicians have always negotiated as part of their cost of providing medical care is patently unfair and should be declared immoral and illegal and stopped immediately.
Three actions for International Day of the Girl
October 11 – The International Day of the Girl provides us with a valuable opportunity to join forces and underscore the critical importance of empowering girls worldwide. This day provides a global platform for advocacy and action aimed at addressing the unique challenges that girls face and promoting gender parity. It serves as a reminder […]
Child protection or subsidized neglect?
Five children born to someone unprepared to support them is irresponsibility, though political correctness forbids any such acknowledgment.
Dance a pizzica for social justice in CT!
Will CT address the serious gaps in the equitable distribution of resources that would save lives in the upcoming 2024 legislative session?
A new Devil’s Dictionary for a devilish new age
It’s time for a new Devil’s Dictionary for a devilish new age — a time in which too many people define common terms based on what suits them, rather than on our shared experience.
