In present-day conflicts from Gaza to Yemen, gaining access to food is still restricted as a weapon of war.
Trinity Perspectives
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.
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.
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.
Converting contamination into community
Connecticut’s initiative to redevelop brownfield properties is both an environmental plan and an innovative economic strategy.
Protecting ourselves against interrogation deception
Connecticut must do better when it comes to the treatment of criminal suspects, to guard against the possibility of false confessions.
You can begin to protect yourself from ‘forever chemicals’
Federal protections against PFAS are on the way, but there are things you can do in the meantime to minimize your exposure.
Can Biden’s infrastructure law build a more equitable Connecticut?
The roadworks that have sprung up around the state are working toward a better transportation future for all of us.
The dark side of social media
Current legal safeguards on online content don’t address the power of algorithms which can keep kids addicted to social media.
What Connecticut’s prison newspapers can teach us
Connecticut’s prisons used to have a thriving culture of writing and publishing. It’s a legacy that should not be forgotten.
Greenwashing by fossil fuel giants misled Connecticut consumers
Don’t let the oil companies fool you – they’re not environmentally friendly and they’ve been hiding the impact of their products for decades.
Reform prescription drug transparency laws now
Countless Americans are compelled to forgo expensive, life-saving prescriptions every year—not because of a shortage, but rather because of a system that was supposed to help them – the pharmacy benefit manager. PBMs serve as vital actors in the administration of prescription medication benefits for individuals, employers, and government initiatives such as Medicare Part D. […]
What the aftermath of a shooting taught me about corporate social responsibility
Following a mass shooting at my high school, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, I learned how corporations with a conscience can be a force for good.
Ensuring every child can rise on their talent
With the decision to ban affirmative action, we must find other tools, like banning legacy admissions, to achieve that level playing field.
Jennifer Dulos case highlights importance of watching media diet
Sensationalized coverage, like comparing Jennifer Dulos’ disappearance to the plot of Gone Girl, causes real harm. But we can opt out of it.

