Governor Lamont Statement on President Trump’s Order To Begin Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education

Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the executive order signed by President Donald…

Eight Reasons to Champion Proportional Representation for the U.S.

American democracy is going through turbulent times. The causes behind the country’s turmoil are many,…

Republicans Want Corporate Oligarchy. We Need Economic Democracy

Families in the US are exhausted. They deserve a government that chooses them over billionaire…

Chris Murphy Says Dems Need to Take More Risks on The Daily Show

Third-term Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut sits down with Jon Stewart to talk about the…

Free Press, Democracy, and the Threat of Trump’s Illiberal Regime

Since his inauguration, Donald Trump and his administration have aggressively campaigned against press freedom. Throughout…

The CDFI Fund Is Under Fire. What Does That Mean for Community Development?

Community development financial institutions around the country have been roiled by the Trump administration’s March…

Free Virtual Community Workshop: Storytelling for Advocacy

Are you a parent or community leader looking to make an impact? Your lived experience…

Banking Committee approves legislation to help buy, build houses

Members of Connecticut’s Legislative Banking Committee approved three proposed bills intended to make it easier for…

Policymakers, Business Leaders Say Sustainable Investing is Smart Investing

When it comes to making the transition to a more sustainable economy, investors should play…

Why the Care Economy Is Crucial to U.S. Prosperity

Join our next Women in the Economy dialogue, on Monday, March 17 at 1:00 p.m. ET, for an…

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