Business & Economy
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Economic Justice
Connecticut’s Baby Bond Program Combats the Racial Wealth Divide
Jun 19, 2023 The new state law could help build momentum for the American Opportunity Accounts Act which seeks to create a similar program at the federal level.
Girls Sue to Block Participation of Transgender Athletes
Feb 12, 2020 The lawsuit centers on two trans sprinters who have frequently outperformed their cisgender competitors.
What Running for Office in the Age of Trump Taught Me
Jan 28, 2020 My run for mayor of New London, Conn., helped me discover what’s wonderful (and not so wonderful) about my nation and chosen hometown.
How Affordable Housing Is Set Up to Fail
Nov 26, 2019 A new report reveals Connecticut has failed its low-income families, locking them out of opportunities while creating pockets of poverty.
Barr to Investigate Origins of Mueller Probe
May 14, 2019 The attorney general aims to determine whether intelligence collection involving the Trump campaign was "lawful and appropriate."
The Roadblock to Common-Sense Pension Reform (Video)
Aug 6, 2018 About half of the entire private-sector workforce has no employer-sponsored retirement plan. Several states are trying to address this, but the investment industry is aggressively seeking to block them.Rep. Elizabeth Esty Won’t Seek Re-Election Amid Harassment Queries
Apr 2, 2018 The Connecticut Democrat announces she will not run this year amid calls for her resignation over her handling of the firing of a former chief of staff accused of harassment.
15 States and the District of Columbia Challenge Trump Over DACA Decision
Sep 6, 2017 The lawsuit claims the president's move to rescind the immigration program was motivated by discrimination.
How One Connecticut City’s Reform Plan Reduced Race-Based Police Stops
Aug 1, 2016 Hamden's experience could be viewed as a test case for how to resolve some conflicts between police officers and minorities.
Live Blog: Trump Sweeps the East Coast Primaries, Clinton Wins All But Rhode Island
Apr 26, 2016 Claiming "it's over," Trump turns attention to "crooked Hillary"; Sanders pledges to stay in the race despite Tuesday's drubbing. Take a look at the final results and watch the victors' speeches.
