Connecticut must reduce its reliance on local property taxes and fully modernize the Education Cost Sharing formula.
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We need stable food support, not political bargaining
When benefits are delayed or cut, the consequences are not abstract; they show up in empty refrigerators, skipped meals, and increased stress.
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The dropout crisis in youth sports
Youth sports should allow kids to be active, have fun and build friendships, but intense pressure to succeed is causing burnout.
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The COVID pandemic, social media and conservatism
My generation is chronically online, severely anxious, and living in political turmoil. Is that why the right wing is pulling in young people?
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Finding spiritual grounding in an unstable political climate
Four out of five first-year college students now report having an interest in spirituality, as modern day politics fail to provide stability.
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The Gen Z gender divide in politics
I fear as Gen Z becomes older, there will be less social cohesion and greater risks to democratic consensus.
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Connecticut should invest in programs for underprivileged youth
The benefits offered by children’s educational programs pay for themselves and are vital investments for the future of our country.
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Why won’t CT ban flavored vape products?
Connecticut’s lack of action on flavored vapes is hurting the health of a generation. The time to act is now.
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The cost of convenience (hint: more than a dollar)
One out of every 20 independent grocery stores will go out of business within a few years of a dollar store arriving in their area.
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AI Minstrelsy: Slavery and its digital footprint
Through AI minstrel tropes have been modernized for the public, placing an entire group of people in a box they can never seem to escape.
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Three things CT must do to up its food game
Connecticut may pride itself on being the Pizza Capital of the U.S., but it lacks a food culture that keeps meals fun, comforting and quick.
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CT must invest in better rehabilitation
Connecticut spends millions of dollars on reincarcerating people. Yet it already has a solution to the problem within its own system.
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The job market is broken — and I’m graduating into it
I love Connecticut and I want to build a career here, but this state does not do enough to make room for new graduates like me.
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Connecticut must plan for Medicaid cuts
By investing in community health centers, Connecticut can reduce long waits and ensure timely care even as federal cuts take effect.
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What cheerleading taught me about mental toughness
I had heard stories of cheerleaders and gymnasts experiencing mental blocks but never imagined it would happen to me.
