Reflecting on Progress: CIRCA’s Decade of Increasing Connecticut’s Climate Resilience

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) was created…

What is a Benefit Corporation, and Why Do Some Legislators Want More of Them in Connecticut?

Legislative and business leaders converged on the State Capitol Thursday around a common theme: doing…

How Solidarity Economies Take Hold

In cities powerfully shaped by racial capitalism and economic exclusion, communities have long fought to…

Medicaid: Important for Military Families & Future Readiness

Medicaid’s key pediatric benefit has its roots in ensuring the nation’s military readiness. The findings…

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…

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