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From Colombia to Connecticut: The urgent need to end FGM in the Americas
At least 577,000 women and girls are estimated to be at risk.
Connecticut: Democracy, Innovation, and Economic Resilience
From its manufacturing roots in aerospace and defense to the impact of global trade on its vibrant small business landscape, discover how the Constitution State navigates political shifts and economic challenges, including the recent tariff crisis that threatened its floral supply chain.
Feria de las Flores: Medellín Blooms with Culture and Color
Colombia’s cut flower industry intertwines cultural heritage with global trade, sustaining livelihoods, including USA, and celebrating tradition.
Bill passed in CT legislature bars police from handcuffing youths in most cases
After being sentenced to 10 years in prison at the age of 18, Jordy Ojedis has become an advocate for
¡Presente! Dr. Martha Muñoz
A 2024 MacArthur Fellow, Dr. Martha Muñoz is known and celebrated for her groundbreaking research within evolutionary biology.
CT coalition supports ‘Right to Vote’ legislation
Initiative helps advance legislation giving lawful permanent residents voting rights – despite federal challenges to immigrants’ rights.
A Betrayal of American Values—The Dangerous Consequences of Declaring English the Official Language
By dismantling language access protections, the federal government is effectively discriminating against millions.
DEI programs are essential to tackle systemic barriers
By executive order, the Trump administration has called for an end to “dangerous, demeaning, and immoral” diversity, equity and inclusion
Advocates: Lawmakers must strengthen CT immigration law
“Connecticut resources and officials can’t be used for any federal immigration enforcement”
Latinos, Literacy & Wealth
A clear need is emerging for financial education, investment opportunity and access to capital, states The Latinas in Leadership Institute.
President Jimmy Carter & Puerto Rico
“You have made a rich contribution to the life of the United States while preserving your own unique culture and traditions within the broader community”
Paving the path forward to strengthening democracy
We ensure fair and accurate coverage by “getting on the playing field” and engaging in discourse and debate about story coverage, focus, those who tell the stories, and those who are heard.