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Sports and the campus climate for women: ‘It’s on us’ men
The reported expulsion of a former Yale men’s basketball captain for alleged sexual misconduct that he disputes — and the team’s apology as teammates balance personal loyalty with support for “a...
View ArticleNew Americans and young voters to play growing role
Primary season is over, party conventions loom, and the general election will follow in November. New Americans and young voters may play pivotal roles in certain states and Congressional districts....
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‘Revolution’ talk serious, from Shays’ Rebellion to today
Disparaging the U.S. government and election system, with menacing warnings and occasionally occupation and weaponry, is in season.... Would-be rebels and gun zealots revive one reason the U.S....
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Let’s learn history, not political bias
Lori Hopkins-Cavanagh’s Oct. 16 CT Viewpoints piece on Columbus Day is a caricature of an argument. Her essay is full of errors — from petty math to fundamental facts about American history. Evidently...
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May is Foster Care Month — while child abuse and neglect are likely...
May is Foster Care Month, May 15 the International Day of Families. June is National Reunification Month, a complement in that the hope is for foster care to be temporary before children are reunited...
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Generations after the Movement, civil rights imperatives remain
Ahmaud Arbery’s and George Floyd’s filmed killings, and Breonna Taylor’s in her home, exposed immense, enduring injustices. Institutional and personal biases perpetuate racism in politics, law, the...
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Giving thanks — and turning 50 — in 2020: Reflections on the decade past
In 2010, we were recovering from the Great Recession; now there’s a pandemic.
View ArticleThis Family Reunification Month, a movement for children unites Connecticut
Not only is it Father’s Day; June 13-19 was “Children’s Week” (shouldn’t that be every week?) during Family Reunification Month, following Foster Care Month (May).
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Considering a CT ‘crisis’ during Adoption Month
A report on “Connecticut’s Unspoken Crisis,” regarding “at-risk” or already “disconnected” youth and young adults, has illuminated problems centered on one-fifth of those ages 14-26. Dalio Education...
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Nancy Navaretta nominated to head Mental Health and Addiction Services
Interim Commissioner Navaretta speaks at a press conference regarding the state’s $300 million opioid settlement. Gov. Ned Lamont on Wednesday nominated Nancy Navaretta to serve as commissioner of the...
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