Dozens of New Haveners found out they couldn’t vote in the primaries because they weren’t Democrats. To many, the news was a surprise.
New Haven voters turned away at polls for unexpected unaffiliated status
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A Diaspora in Focus: Southeast Asia
In part three of A Diaspora in Focus, the CT Mirror highlights Connecticut residents from Southeast Asia.
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Sen. Murphy, don’t let Saudi Arabia get a nuclear bomb
Why would anyone want to allow atomic weapons in the hands of a reckless Mohammed Bin Salman?
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The U.S.A. — Exceptional in its own mind
America calls itself “exceptional” among nations, and a shining beacon of freedom and democracy. But when America’s reality belies its mythic conceptions, many fearful citizens regress into heroic narratives like a frightened child into a fairy tale.
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PODCAST: CT mandated AAPI history in schools. Meet some of the state’s Asian residents
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala to discuss our series of interviews with Connecticut residents who have Asian roots.
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Alleging voter fraud, Gomes seeks to halt certifying Bridgeport vote
John Gomes, the challenger to Mayor Joe Ganim, is seeking an injunction and a new election after releasing video that he says shows voter fraud.
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Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase to $15.69 on Jan. 1
Connecticut’s $15 minimum wage will rise by 69 cents on Jan. 1, the first of the state’s raises pegged to a federal index that tracks wages.
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Housing segregation persists in Middletown
Black homeownership has a storied history in Middletown. We need to take inspiration from those early pioneers to fix today’s inequities.
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What is ‘unclaimed’ money and how can CT residents collect theirs?
The state of CT may owe you money from uncashed checks, forgotten insurance policies and ignored investments. Here’s how to find out.
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A Diaspora in Focus: South Asia
In part two of A Diaspora in Focus, the CT Mirror highlights CT residents from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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A Diaspora in Focus: East Asia
We interviewed one CT resident from each Asian ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Today, meet residents with roots in East Asia.
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She walked the walk — all 2,192 miles of it
About a quarter of the people attempting to complete the Appalachian Trail actually finish it. Diana Jackson is one.
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Gomes alleges election tampering in Bridgeport primary; police investigating
John Gomes’ campaign alleges a video released Saturday shows a Mayor Joe Ganim supporter handling absentee ballots, a violation of CT law.
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‘Sitting in a sweat box’: How record heat shut down schools in the East and Midwest
Early dismissals and canceled classes drew attention to just how many of the nation’s campuses lack air-conditioning and other amenities.
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CT alderman facing charges in Jan. 6 riot wins GOP mayoral primary following recount
Gino DiGiovanni, who is facing federal charges for trespassing at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, won the Republican mayoral primary in Derby.