I Got Cancer at 35. The Health Insurance System Delayed My Treatment for Months.

My gastroenterologist gulped as he read the results of my colonoscopy. The images confirmed what…

USJ Partnering with Campus Compact to Make an Impact on Climate Change in Connecticut

The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) will serve as one of more than 20 campus…

What Now? Creating a Civic Infrastructure of 100,000 Local Elected Officials

I am still reeling from the results of the 2024 election. It was far worse than I…

Reckoning With the History of Community Development

If we're going to achieve community development that is actually anti-racist, a baseline understanding of…

UConn, Connecticut’s 5 Recognized Tribes Launching Historic Partnership

UConn and the five recognized American Indian Tribes within current State boundaries are launching a…

Senator Chris Murphy Says Trump’s Plan to ‘Cripple Our Democracy’ Underway

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy (Conn.) said President-elect Trump’s plan to “cripple our democracy” is already underway. In a lengthy post…

Connecticut’s 2024 Broadband Report Highlights Major Advancements in Digital Connectivity and Equity

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)…

Building Wealth for All: The Power of Baby Bonds in Connecticut

On July 1, 2023, Connecticut made history by launching the nation’s first statewide baby bonds…

Without Transformative Local Media, Our Communities Are Vulnerable

As we feel our way through the political haze following Donald Trump’s reelection to the…

UConn: 12 Programs Suspended, 3 cut; Flat tuition and Fee Increases Approved at Board of Trustees Meeting

At the University of Connecticut’s Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday, 12 programs were suspended and three were…

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