Category: Politics
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Bill in CT legislature would bar police from handcuffing youths in most cases
in PoliticsMaral Tarpinian | University of Connecticut After being sentenced to 10 years in prison at the age of 18, Jordy Ojedis has become an advocate for the rights of children in the prison system. This legislative session, he had been lobbying for a bill that would have raised the age of arrest in Connecticut from…
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CT bill aims to set national example for abortion and gender-affirming care protections
in PoliticsA bill under consideration at the Connecticut legislature would protect healthcare professionals who provide abortion or gender affirming care to patients in other states.
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Elena’s Light honors refugee advocates, raises concern for the future
in PoliticsRefugee and immigrant advocates urged solidarity and discipline in the face of challenges from the Trump administration at a West Haven celebration.
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New bills before legislature would support local journalism
in PoliticsFive measures would tackle the crisis in local news in various ways including support for early-career reporters.
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Unfollow, unfriend, block: Is social media tearing us apart?
in PoliticsTaking a stand against opposing viewpoints by unfollowing or blocking those who disagree with you has become the newest trend on social media.
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Anger, despair and relief across Connecticut as Trump defeats Harris
in PoliticsWhile some Connecticut residents said Wednesday that they are upset about the results of Tuesday’s Presidential election, others said they are optimistic about former president Donald J. Trump’s return to office.