The demonization of those who see the world differently is not a path to healing our society and solving problems in ways we can all live with.
Can religion harm democracy?
Posted inCT Viewpoints
World AIDS Day means asking who we still leave behind
HIV does not care about borders, documentation status, or visa categories. But our healthcare system does, deeply.
Posted inCrossing Connecticut
A chemist, a chef and an author craft soy sauce on the CT coast
For Bob Florence, brewing soy sauce at home was a hobby. Then James Wayman, a chef who was conducting his own soy experiments, got involved.
Posted inTalking Transportation
A better holiday via Amtrak
Why chose the train instead of driving? Because the investment in its infrastructure is finally paying off with better service.
Posted inGovernment
CT strengthens data protections in wake of federal requests
Federal officials approached CT’s third-party vendor, asking for SNAP recipients’ personal information. State officials took it as a warning.
Posted inPartner Content
Long-awaited $3.6B in heating assistance released to states and tribes
Federal funding for LIHEAP, which helps millions of low-income households pay to heat and cool their homes, was held up because of the government shutdown.
Posted inPolitics
Special election set for Jan. 13 in 139th House District
The special election to fill the vacancy left by the death of state Rep. Kevin Ryan, D-Montville, will be held Jan. 13.
Posted inEspañol
Qué saber sobre las leyes de CT relacionadas con las interacciones con ICE
CT modificó las leyes que rigen la interacción de funcionarios locales con los agentes del ICE y limita las actividades del ICE en el estado.
Posted inEducation
Federal grants for Yale research on malaria were cut, but the work continues
Federal cuts to research have had real-world effects. But for one Yale researcher, the work has continued with alternative funding sources.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Appease or oppose: the soul of a republic
History’s verdict is unwavering: democracy survives not by the silence of the cautious, but by the courage of the convicted.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
What happened to the price of turkey in Connecticut this year?
Turkey prices are up nationwide, but grocery stores offered deals that have helped keep the price of Thanksgiving dinner in check.
Posted inInvestigations
Chris Ziogas, indicted with Kosta Diamantis, takes plea deal
Kosta Diamantis’ attorney Norm Pattis expects Chris Ziogas to testify against him in the federal bribery case, set to begin in February.
Posted inHuman Services
New federal SNAP rules mean 36K in CT still risk food insecurity
Though SNAP benefits were restored, about 36K CT residents are still at risk of losing food assistance due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Posted inImmigration
CT refugee resettlement groups fear effects of Trump ‘review’ order
Groups like IRIS worry a review of refugees admitted since 2021 could result in some of the thousands affected in CT losing approval to stay.
Posted inHousing
Lamont signs H.B. 8002 into law, finalizing controversial housing bill
Gov. Ned Lamont ended months of controversy and speculation Wednesday when he signed a new version of a bill he vetoed this past summer.