The people with the most direct knowledge of incarceration —those who have lived through it — are frequently absent from the deeper policy discussions that shape it.
Opinion
The cost of scrolling
Excessive scrolling has been tied to negative thought patterns, shortened attention spans and social isolation.
Cut Chromebooks, not teachers
Studies reveal that using Chromebooks does not result in better academic outcomes as compared with traditional teaching methods — and may do social harm. –
More solar – not gas – will bring down your electric bill
I’m running again to be the state representative for the 108th District. As a candidate, one of my top goals is lowering energy bills.
License plate fraud is costing CT towns a lot of money
Connecticut cars registered out of state are costing municipalities millions in property taxes each year. No one is trying to collect it.
Connecticut must ban easily converted handguns now
These weapons are redefining the scale and severity of gun violence, but Connecticut has a chance to stop them.
CT needs homelessness program coordination
Solving homelessness requires a system that can assess who someone is, what they need, and route them to the right combination of housing, treatment, supervision, and support.
Giving away our protected ocean places
This proclamation is yet another move that sacrifices American public lands and waters in exchange for political favors to a few.
The privilege of knowing how to swim
It’s critical for state lawmakers to take action to ensure swim lessons are affordable and available to all children.
Dignity at life’s end should be a right in CT
Medical aid in dying requires the patient to self-administer the medication, which is optional and ultimately up to the patient․
Tale of a defeated data center in CT
Communities nationwide face significant risks from unchecked, large-scale data center growth.
Veterans’ service leaves survivors with needs
More than recognition, veterans’ survivors in Connecticut deserve enhanced benefits and services.
Checklists, not support for family child care providers
By failing to provide a robust support system and instead relying on intimidating surveillance, the OEC is effectively pushing family child care providers out of the industry.
A century of flying
American is still the biggest airline in the U.S. (measured by passenger traffic) and one of the biggest in the world,
Any bus — diesel or hybrid — is better than no bus
Of course we should want electric buses. The benefits are real: lower emissions, reduced noise, lower maintenance costs. But any bus is better than no bus.



