Connecticut’s existing felony disenfranchisement policy continues to perpetuate the state’s legacy of suppressing the political power of minority communities.
Opinion
CT must act now to save its young residents
For years CCM has sounded the alarm on school funding – in fact, since 2017 the state has reduced real-dollars commitment by an average of $400 per student.
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.
CT should provide undocumented immigrants access to healthcare insurance
Connecticut can afford to provide HUSKY for all who need it, documented as well as undocumented – and in fact we can’t afford not to.
Congestion pricing and other ways CT subsidizes New York’s MTA
Heading to New York City? Take the train, because driving is going to become even more expensive: the New York plan for “congestion pricing” is back!
Harvesting change: Cultivating justice through community and conversation
The people most vulnerable to food insecurity in Connecticut are not included in the decisions that shape the national Food and Farm Bill.
Time to fund CT education
The time is right to return Connecticut’s public education to its formerly excellent status.
Third Act Connecticut to Lamont: Be a stronger voice for a sustainable state
We deeply appreciate the governor’s steadfast environmental advocacy to date. But at this critical time, we also need him to do more.
Post election: Countering fear and exclusion begins here
Citizen action and counter measures at every level will be needed against an incoming national government pushing fear and exclusion wrapped in an empty economic populism.
A kidnappers bargain: linking CT union and nonprofit interests
This is a clever tactic to turn nonprofit workers into a sympathetic de facto lobbying group for Connecticut’s dominant special interest — the government unions.
Remembering the veterans we failed to help
Veterans are entitled to healthcare if they develop conditions related to their service. But too many of them are dying without being helped.
Disinformation derails Bridgeport composting proposal
A disinformation campaign derailed creation of our proposed food scraps aerobic composting operation in Bridgeport.
New locomotives will soon be in service on Metro-North
Good news for Metro-North riders, especially those who take the Danbury, Waterbury and Hartford lines: new locomotives are coming… eventually.
The country decides Dems are even worse than Trump
the country’s willingness to risk a second Trump administration is just the measure of the disaster of the last four years of Democratic administration.
Lack of faith in the United States is inexcusable
This election cycle has created a political virus. It continues to spread and infect the populace.
