Language Access Is Essential To Our Democracy
The contribution of Connecticut’s immigrant population is undeniable, yet many cannot fully participate as Connecticut citizens because the State of Connecticut does not provide full language access to its government agencies.
Two Years into Covid, Still No Financial Backup Plan
Imagine in a worst-case scenario that 60% of the people currently suffering through the omicron surge in Hartford are now missing wages for up to two weeks. That’s a staggering loss of wealth, for both...
Connecticut’s Incarcerated Population Needs a Comprehensive COVID-19 Response
If we have learned anything in the past two years, it should be that radical community care is the only thing that can help us in the fight against COVID-19.
Which Will Be Connecticut’s Comeback City: Bridgeport or Hartford?
Hartford has some political promise because there’s more competition within its Democratic Town Committee and there’s a viable Working Families Party getting candidates elected to the city council. Party competition could lead to more candidates...
Harnessing Technology For Exploration
The current system bleakly promises “make an investment and personal sacrifice now and maybe you will be rewarded later”, the new trend in technology reinforces the intrinsic value of each youth’s time and through this...
Climate Resilience Requires Equal Access to Education and Fiscal Supports
While our state laws clearly state that the transition to a clean energy future should be inclusive, the continued lack of representation of black and brown leaders in our state’s energy and infrastructure planning has...
