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New ‘People’s Migrant School’ in Hartford connects UConn to community - CTLN
1+ day, 21+ hour ago The University of Connecticut, along with the Hartford Deportation Defense, launched the first session of the new "People's Migrant School' in Hartford on Dec. 6, aiming to build bridges of collaboration between the university and the city's immigrant communities. "The idea…...
CT faith leaders, advocates press lawmakers to protect immigrants - CTLN
1+ mon, 4+ week ago As state legislators inside the Capitol in Hartford discussed the possibility of a special session on Monday, faith leaders and immigrant advocates rallied outside the building, urging the lawmakers to prioritize immigrant safety. The large crowd had marched from the…...
CT groups host first ‘Families Belong Together’ Day of Action - CTLN
2+ mon, 4+ day ago Connecticut organizations came together for a'day of action'on Oct. 11 to help immigrant families. The "Families Belong Together Day of Action" kicks off a community engagement campaign to inform people in Danbury about their rights as arrests by Immigration and Customs…...
TheaterWorks Hartford Presents “English”: A Deep Dive Into Language, Culture, and Identity - CTLN
2+ mon, 3+ week ago HARTFORD'This autumn, class is in session. TheaterWorks Hartford celebrates its 40th season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "English" by Sanaz Toossi. This heartfelt, timely piece is a co-production between TWH and Long Wharf Theater. "English" premieres in Hartford on Oct. 2 and…...
Connecticut refugees fear for their right to remain in the U.S. - CTLN
2+ mon, 3+ week ago Amid recent mass deportations, travel bans, and visa program cancellations, Connecticut's diverse refugee communities are living in fear that their status may soon change. When Madina and her sister left Afghanistan in 2021 to escape the rise of the Taliban, they…...
Connecticut: Democracy, Innovation, and Economic Resilience - CTLN
3+ mon, 1+ week ago Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a living testament to American democracy, ingenuity, and resilience. As the state's capital, it's home to cultural landmarks like the'Mark Twain House & Museum, where Twain penned'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, embodying the spirit of self-governance and…...
Opinion: Upcoming Closure of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Department Threatens Mental Health Parity in Connecticut - CTLN
3+ mon, 2+ week ago On September 30, 2025, the Trinity Health of New England outpatient behavioral health departments" are scheduled to close its doors. For many, this may seem like a routine administrative shift. But for those of us living with medical complexities, disabilities, and limited…...
Feria de las Flores: Medellín Blooms with Culture and Color - CTLN
4+ mon, 1+ day ago At the heart of the Feria was the legendary'Desfile de Silleteros, held on August 10. This year, 535 silleteros from Santa Elena paraded through the city with elaborate floral arrangements strapped to their backs'living testaments to Antioquia's agricultural heritage. The grand winner…...
Opinion: The unequal burden of food insecurity and allergies - CTLN
4+ mon, 1+ week ago In Connecticut, food insecurity is estimated to affect between 10.4% and 17% of the population, which equates to at least 362,500 individuals who may lack sufficient access to safe and nutritious food. Studies have shown that food insecurity disproportionately affects Black/African American,…...
Bill passed in CT legislature bars police from handcuffing youths in most cases - CTLN
4+ mon, 4+ week ago 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 past legislative session, he had been lobbying for a bill that would have…...