Sacred Heart Student Voice

The benefits offered by children’s educational programs pay for themselves and are vital investments for the future of our country.

By investing in community health centers, Connecticut can reduce long waits and ensure timely care even as federal cuts take effect.

Connecticut needs to finally ban flavored vapes, mirroring our neighboring states which have already taken action to protect young people.

In a city with aging infrastructure and older housing stock, Bridgeport residents face a persistent risk from lead pipes

If Connecticut truly wants its students to succeed, every child should have access to nutritious meals at school.

As schools struggle to manage emotional and behavioral challenges, a mental health crisis among children in special education grows. 

Facing this winter without SNAP benefits will leave my family in a vulnerable position, making it difficult to ensure we have enough to eat.

Black women are three times more likely than white women to die during pregnancy and childbirth. This needs to change.

Policies that expand access to affordable produce are essential for improving public health and building a healthier future generation.

Adequate special education teaches kids to focus on their own challenges, improves self confidence, and allows a better chance of success. 

Overcrowding in hospital emergency rooms is a global crisis that leaves patients vulnerable to delayed care and medical complications.

The no-cost private Covenant School in Bridgeport shows us that there are better ways to help struggling students.

The national picture on abortion is more imperiled than ever. Connecticut needs to strengthen and protect access to this fundamental right.

We must implement better staffing and more support at nursing homes, to ensure residents get the care they deserve.

Medical science has long considered men’s bodies the “norm” and women remain underrepresented in medical trials.