Nothing could have prepared me for the pain, isolation and loss that cancer brings, but it has also been a transformative experience.
Student Voice
Public policy issues in Connecticut affect everyone in the state, and The Connecticut Mirror is committed to diversifying the range of voices involved in the conversation.
Student Voice is an important part of that effort.
Our Student Voice editor works with college classes to help young writers understand the power of public opinion and develop compelling essays on topics that matter to them.
Our partner schools include the University of Connecticut, Trinity College, Central Connecticut State University and Sacred Heart University.
Read our guidelines and submit your commentary here. To learn more about the program and how your college can be involved, contact Harriet Jones harrietjonesct@gmail.com.
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It’s time to ban guns in family childcare homes
Firearms in the home are a documented danger to children, a risk that’s compounded when kids are in an informal setting like a family daycare.
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PACT expansion would benefit everyone in the state
Having financial help from PACT allows students to focus on their studies and incentivizes them to stay and work in Connecticut.
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Mothers deserve safety, not silence
Black women are three times more likely than white women to die during pregnancy and childbirth. This needs to change.
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Marisol Garcia’s journey to justice and rebuilding lives
One woman’s fight to become a voice for those often silenced, dismantling barriers for formerly incarcerated individuals.
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Nourishing CT’s future begins with farm-to-school programs
To support our farmers and secure a more resilient food system, we must rethink how we value food, not as a commodity, but as a connector.
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Nutrition is the foundation for a child’s future
Policies that expand access to affordable produce are essential for improving public health and building a healthier future generation.
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Special education is in crisis in Connecticut
Adequate special education teaches kids to focus on their own challenges, improves self confidence, and allows a better chance of success.
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Let’s get creative to solve Connecticut’s housing crisis
Legislators who want to see Hartford’s commercial buildings repurposed for housing must proceed with caution.
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Connecticut has a chance to address ER overcrowding
Overcrowding in hospital emergency rooms is a global crisis that leaves patients vulnerable to delayed care and medical complications.
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Trump’s executive orders threaten Connecticut theater
The opportunity for new voices and stories to emerge through independent theater is essential for the betterment of society.
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The cost of college and the weight of dreams
Thousands of students must work their way through college because their families don’t have the means to support them.
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Converting contamination into community
Connecticut’s initiative to redevelop brownfield properties is both an environmental plan and an innovative economic strategy.
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Redefining beauty: The Bold Beauty Project comes to Yale
There is still much progress to be made to reshape how we think about beauty and disability. It’s time to challenge outdated myths.
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As measles outbreaks increase, CT must hold the line on school vaccinations
Maintaining the prohibition of the religious exemption protects not only the child next door, but also every vulnerable child dependent on herd immunity.
