Health centers, their patients, and our elected officials must stand up together to preserve our access to the 340B drug purchasing program.
Opinion
Connecticut must ensure equal ballot access before the next election
With unprecedented elections just weeks away, it’s imperative that leaders act judiciously and with precision to allow all voters to have equal access in their own language when they go to the ballot box.
Offshore wind is an important step toward sustainability
Offshore wind projects can set Connecticut on a path towards lower energy costs, cleaner air, healthier communities, and a more reliable grid.
Rainy day fund approaches $4.1 billion as CT’s children go hungry
Connecticut has now become the first state to roll back a significant school nutrition program after ramping it up during the pandemic.
Protecting CT’s environment is now up to us
Regardless of what happens on the federal level, we can stand up for our rights by approving the CT Environmental Rights Amendment.
New Haven’s legendary club car #5113
New Haven Railroad’s commuter trains used to have a handful of private, first-class ‘club cars.’ Among the most legendary was car #5113.
CT youth facing obstacles need additional support
A new study reports that one in five young people ages 14 to 26 are disconnected from school and work or at risk of dropping out of high school in Connecticut.
Homelessness can be cured. Here’s how and why
Connecticut should set a new standard for temporary shelters with social services.
Building a CT early childhood investment portfolio
More than a dozen organizations are working on the first-ever CT Early Childhood Investment Portfolio. It will include proposals for multi-year funding across the early childhood ecosystem.
CT expands access to paid leave to survivors of sexual violence
Connecticut’s newly improved paid leave law is already changing the lives of sexual violence survivors across our state.
The conservative Jewish and Christian case for climate action
Most Americans are worried about climate change. They want to help fix the problem but are confused about that is true, who to trust, and what to do.
Connecticut must fix its housing crisis. Our partnership can help
With an aging housing stock and housing vacancy rate of 3.5%, CT is at a critical housing crisis point. We need strategic collective action.
Connecticut’s AC/DC railroad system
Ours is the only commuter railroad in the U.S. that operates on three modes of power… AC, DC and diesel.
We must ensure Ranked Choice Voting works for all of CT
RCV could increase voter choice and reduce polarization, but we must ensure it doesn’t inadvertently disenfranchise marginalized communities.
The Menstrual Equity Act is a great start, but more work needs to be done
On Sept. 1, all public schools in grades 3–12, as well as colleges and homeless shelters, must provide free menstrual products in restrooms.
