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Student Voice
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It’s time for a right to counsel in Connecticut’s civil courts
People who represent themselves in custody, eviction and other cases are disadvantaged because they can’t afford an attorney. That’s wrong.
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Connecticut’s lakes lack funding: the threat of cyanobacteria in your backyard
We have legislation in place to help us clean up harmful algal blooms, but these efforts have been underfunded for decades.
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An innovative solution for the Connecticut overdose epidemic
Hesitation over supervised injection sites for drug users is hindering what could be a life-saving solution to substance-use disorder.
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Covering undocumented children is a healthcare win
Providing health insurance for all undocumented children is not only the right thing to do, it will save money in the long run.
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Travelers Insurance, protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge!
A wild frontier cannot sustain the industrial scale disturbance that oil drilling would bring;
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Are Fairfield County’s female cross country athletes inferior?
Fairfield County lags behind the state in gender equality, with female cross country athletes racing a shorter distance than males.
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Affirmative action is going away
Dobbs v Jackson had a limited reach due to state protections, but no state will be safe from the Supreme Court’s upcoming affirmative action cases.
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Give college students a fall mental health break
For the health of their students, Connecticut colleges and universities should recognize Oct. 10 as a holiday and not hold classes that day.
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Don’t blame Democrats for not passing a nationwide abortion law
When critics on the extreme left blame Democrats for not codifying Roe v Wade into law, they are mistaken.
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In post-Dobbs America, Connecticut should mandate sex education
The moment has come for Connecticut to take action. With the nation focused on reproductive rights and personal autonomy, state politicians have the opportunity to establish positive change.
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We must close the ‘boyfriend loophole’
Connecticut has strong gun laws, but until the Violence Against Women Act is strengthened by closing the ‘boyfriend loophole,’ women remain at risk.
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Restaurants need a second boost from Congress
Thousands of restaurants in Connecticut are still hurting from COVID shutdowns and restrictions. Lawmakers must step up to help them.
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It’s time to ban single-use plastic straws
The failure of Connecticut’s bill to ban single-use plastic items means we must lobby to pass legislation on the federal level.
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Current mental health proposals fail to boost vital community services
Connecticut legislators are rightly prioritizing children’s mental health this session, but they are still short-changing community nonprofits.