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"...the reality is that these laws, as important as they are, do not protect workers nearly as much as having a union."

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Last week's #midterms brought good news for climate voters, at least compared to expectations.

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While some consider Cuba to be “backwards” compared to the US, it is worth asking which society was – and is – moving in the right direction."

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"The debate offers the illusion of choice when success is defined so narrowly — yes, choose between these two options, but they both lead to the same place."

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"Worker cooperatives and consumer cooperatives are two of the most powerful tools to stabilize the economies of urban neighborhoods and small towns."

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Join us for Advancing Racial Equity Symposium to learn more about racial & ethnic impact statements (REIS) in CT & across the country on Sept. 8 from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. https://t.co/SxGIyU5hdc
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"Nichelle Nichols was Uhura for over fifty years, on television, in movies, and at conventions, even though she didn’t want to be."

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"The heat of August is not limited to climate alone but to the significant events that have taken place at this time of year in our democracy’s history." -@Mel_Vette

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"This dog fight is between center-right Democrats and far-right Republicans and more about political grandstanding than protecting democracy." -@PGoselin for @HartfordTimes

#MarALagoRaid

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Just in case you think that everyone is taking rapid climate change too seriously, here's our local Connecticut weather forecaster to celebrate our record-breaking hot weather. After 46 days of temperatures of at least 80 degrees, last Saturday it dipped down to 79.

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BREAKING: Victory for Esposito and a new level of accountability in governance

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No One Can Be Above the Law, Even the President
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"President Trump may be the latest (and perhaps most egregious) example of executive malfeasance, but he is hardly the only president to behave unethically, if not outright break the law." -Jamil Ragland https://t.co/TWvg9evgoI

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"Voting is not only a right for adults but a learning opportunity for youth." -@Mel_Vette

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"It is both ironic and deeply troubling that the Democratic Party poses a major threat to the future of democratic elections." - Peter Goselin (@PGoselin)

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"Over the course of a 24 hour hospital stay, Karmen received some of the worst medical care I’ve ever seen. I know, because I was FaceTiming with her most of the time." - Jamil Ragland (@JamStunnaNews)

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"I spent the following day recalling all the experiences of homophobia and cissexism since coming out at twelve years old. Homophobia, cissexism, and biphobia come from within and outside the queer community." - Aubrey Waz-Grant

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"When the superintendent in a small Connecticut town recently proposed opening a mental health clinic at a high school, for example, the school board rejected the plan."
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"As the cost of higher education soars, more and more students want to get a jump on earning college credits. EDsmart looked at ways students could accomplish that goal."-Aine Givens

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"Art allows for communities to come together to celebrate but also exchange cultures and approaches. Culture is the life beat of American cities and art fosters dialogue and sharing."-Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D.

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