The morning of June 24th was an unexpectedly dark day, as the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a constitutional right that has been in place since 1973, almost 50 years.

She long dreamt of buying a “forever home” for herself and her son. When she did, after a long and stressful financing process, it unleashed a torrent of blatant and unrelenting harassment, targeting a Black homeowner in a predominantly white Connecticut neighborhood, even as the state becomes more diverse.

Sex and gender are often conflated under the assumptions that they are mutually determined and do not differ from each other; however, there is a need to reconsider how sex, gender, and the relationship between them are conceptualized across multiple fields of study.

As the month of May – Mental Health Awareness Month - draws to a close, the alarming data highlighted in media reports and on the websites of mental health organizations are worth keeping top of mind. The imperative to respond has not diminished, as the numbers vividly remind us.

Connecticut, like many states, has yet to unlock the full potential benefits of telehealth for children, particularly those with disabilities. The pandemic has exacerbated the gaps for children with disabilities and more families are seeking services.

The story begins when Captain James Buddington of Groton and a skeleton crew of 11 sailed into New London Harbor on Christmas Eve, 1855. It continues with the Resolute desk, moved into the Oval Office by John F. Kennedy in 1961 and used there by every president since except George H. W. Bush.

Tech companies should affirm the importance of our democratic institutions, not dismiss them, and work to find the right combination of regulation and industry standards that will make democracy stronger.

Lighting is an essential, but often overlooked element of the revitalization of cities, towns, and neighborhoods. Well-designed, well-maintained lighting is welcoming and reassuring. Everyone deserves good lighting: visually appealing, environmentally responsible, and socially beneficial.

Domestic workers are part of a very vulnerable workforce, most of whom are black and brown women, many of whom are immigrants.

Pancreatic cancer is often detected late, spreads rapidly, and has a poor prognosis. There are no symptoms in the early stages. New treatments are badly needed. A new treatment being developed could revolutionize how we treat deadly cancers like pancreatic.