I have seen firsthand how small businesses boost community spirit and inclusivity. However, CT’s high cost of living and strict regulatory environment pose challenges to them.
Opinion
Why risk arrest? It’s simple.
Here’s why six CT residents ranging from 60 to 80+ put their bodies on the line in front of Citibank.
Alito’s flag argument is upside down
Alito previously subordinated the Constitution to his religion. Is he now showing a willingness to subordinate ethics to his politics?
AI use must include ethical scrutiny
The use of AI without meticulous scrutiny of its training data can inadvertently perpetuate or exacerbate harm to minority groups.
Add divestment to the CT special session agenda
The Connecticut legislature should come up with the language similar to wording it has used in the past to bar investments in countries like apartheid-era South Africa and Sudan.
Warfare at sea risking U.S. lives, raising shipping costs
Did you know that the U.S. Navy is now engaged in its biggest sea battle since World War II? That’s the news from the Red Sea.
A CT budget deal at the expense of the poor
Deep cuts made to the existing Medicaid program will harm access to basic health services for people with lower incomes.
Cooperation sours in the CT Senate
Political antics should never constrain responsive governance and bills. In this year’s election, CT voters should be proactive and engaged.
CT deserves answers on school funding from elected representatives
Parents and students across Connecticut are following the looming expiration of our stateās federal pandemic funds with deep concern.
The Devil and his First Amendment rights
If we expect religious freedom for ourselves, we must extend the same right to all groups — even those we disagree with.
CT needs a dangerous dog law with teeth
Victims of dog bites and attacks are victims of violence who deserve the protection that a better dangerous dog law can provide.
CT climate bill action should not wait
The climate bill would curb fossil fuel emissions, lending a powerful hand in the fight against climate change and mitigating air pollution.
Connecticut, follow Massachusetts’ lead and implement a millionaire tax
Massachusetts found a solution to sustainable funding for public education and transportation infrastructure: a progressive tax policy.
Don’t ignore social media’s harmful impact on high school students
Parents, educators, and policymakers must promote digital literacy and encourage open conversations about social media use.
A golden age of CT political podcasts
Podcasts have proven quite popular among young people. It’s great news, then, that political podcasts are flourishing in CT.
