Federally funded TRIO programs introduce thousands of kids to the idea of college, but now the Trump administration wants to shut them down.
Community Editorial Board
The Community Editorial Board (CEB) is a new CT Mirror project to amplify diverse voices and perspectives. The Connecticut Mirror invites eight to 12 community members to join the Community Editorial Board for year-long terms. During this time they will write opinion essays on their areas of expertise or interest and provide perspective to the CT Mirror news staff. Learn more about this year’s Community Editorial Board members here. Harriet Jones is the editor of the Community Editorial Board.
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There is no difference between Black feminism and DEI
People think DEI is about race and feminism is about gender. But intersectionality can be found embedded into both.
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The immigration debate endangers the psychological safety of our kids
Students in our schools worry about parents being deported because of their immigration status, making it hard for them to learn and thrive.
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Sólo inglés Connecticut
¿Continuará Connecticut dándole la espalda a sus diversas comunidades o finalmente tomará medidas para garantizar un acceso equitativo al idioma?
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A missed opportunity
Will Connecticut continue to turn its back on its diverse communities, or will it finally take action to ensure equitable language access?
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The perforated wall between church, state and community
When faith-based and community organizations are excluded from public discourse, vital services can suffer.
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Uniendo el muro perforado entre la Iglesia, el Estado y la comunidad
Cuando las organizaciones religiosas y comunitarias quedan excluidas del discurso público, los servicios vitales pueden verse afectados.
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CT schools holding the line on inclusion
As prestigious institutions cave on DEI, two universities close to home have their own perspective on what makes an inclusive environment.
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Who’s suffering most from federal cuts? Our veterans
With cuts to the federal workforce and cuts to VA services, our veterans are reeling from a one-two punch.
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Are we bad at active listening?
When we program our brains to react defensively to ideas we disagree with, we miss an opportunity to truly connect with another human being.
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An urban oasis – but for how long?
A pedestrian bridge in a downtown Stamford park has become the unlikely subject of a political battle.
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A citizen’s view from the Capitol
We the people are supposed to be part of the legislative process. But it can be very hard to make your voice heard in practice.
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Las peligrosas consecuencias de declarar el inglés como idioma oficial
Al eliminar las protecciones federales de acceso al idioma, la administración está ignorando los principios de igualdad y justicia sobre los que se fundó nuestra nación.
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A betrayal of American values
By eliminating federal language access protections, the administration is ignoring the principles of equality and justice on which our nation was founded.
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Two Black mayors
As we mark Black History Month, we must recognize these leaders, not just this month but all year long, for their impact on our communities.