Connecticut Tag

UConn Undergraduates Now Required to Pass ‘Anti-Black Racism’ Class to Graduate

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 25, 2023 7 Comments

“An education at our university must provide many opportunities to confront the history and current reality of injustice and human rights abuses, and we expect our students to be leaders in creating a more just and equitable world."...

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Dem Rep. Rosa DeLauro Praises Pete Buttigieg for Promoting Female Crash Test Dummies to Promote Gender Equity

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 21, 2023 52 Comments

"This will start to fight the gender inequity among vehicle safety and crash victims."...

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Connecticut College President Resigns Over Criticisms of Insensitivity on DEI Issues

Posted by Mike LaChance on March 28, 2023 1 Comment

"Students, faculty and staff have been calling for Bergeron’s ouster for weeks"...

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“Sordid” and “Ugly” Scene Disrupts Showing Of Film About George Floyd at Central Connecticut State U.

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on March 21, 2023 48 Comments

Students and at least one faculty member "stormed onto the stage, screaming that the film was 'racist' and holding signs proclaiming it 'hate speech'.”...

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UConn ‘Rainbow Center’ Seeks Student Performers for Drag Show

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 18, 2023 7 Comments

"What are your pronouns in drag?"...

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Connecticut Egg Farm Fire Kills at Least 100,000 Chickens

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 30, 2023 53 Comments

Because eggs aren't expensive enough....

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Consultant: Western Connecticut State U. in ‘Crisis’ Due to Low Enrollment, ‘Higher Operating Costs’

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 26, 2022 12 Comments

"WCSU simply does not have the luxury of time … it cannot afford to hesitate in making bold decisions or to permit key decision-making processes to drag on interminably"...

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Federal Appeals Court Rejects Challenge To Connecticut Policy Permitting Boys Who Identify As Girls To Play in Girls’ Sports

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 17, 2022 80 Comments

If mere gender identification is enough, it's hard to see how girls' and women's sports survive at an elite level. It doesn't take many males identifying as females to take the top places....

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School District in Connecticut Approves Transgender Book for Second Graders Amid Parental Backlash

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 04, 2022 1 Comment

"She asked her little brother questions about his [gender] and I just want to tell you my stomach just dropped."...

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Student Journalists at Central Connecticut State U. Demand School Cancel Showing of Matt Walsh Movie

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 18, 2022 10 Comments

"First and foremost, this event cannot be allowed to take place on campus."...

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Republican George Logan Now Leading House Race in Blue Connecticut

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 28, 2022 12 Comments

"Logan had a 48% to 47% lead, with 4% undecided, in a survey of 500 likely voters conducted from Oct. 19 to 21."...

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CT Asst. Principal Won’t Hire Catholics Because Progressives are ‘More Savvy’ in ‘Delivering a Democratic Message’

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 31, 2022 47 Comments

"Because if someone is raised hardcore Catholic, it’s like they’re brainwashed. You can never change their mindset."...

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Professor Wins Decade-Old Lawsuit Against the U. of Connecticut Over Ethics Concerns

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 07, 2022 2 Comments

"initially pursued First Amendment–related claims against UConn, but federal and state courts sided with the university"...

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Connecticut State Senate Votes To Make State An “Abortion Refuge”

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on May 01, 2022 40 Comments

"It would also allow nurse-midwives, advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants certified in the procedures, to perform abortions."...

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VIDEO: School Board Member Leaves Stage To Confront Speaker

Posted by Jeff Reynolds on December 17, 2021 24 Comments

Protest at school board was over demands to restore school team names: "We are offended by the Board of Education's removal of the TOMAHAWKS mascot name AND the process by which it was removed and replaced."...

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UConn Offers Exhibition and Series of Talks About Racial Bias in Puppetry

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 27, 2021 5 Comments

"staff spent $3,000 on creating the display spaces"...

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University of Connecticut Declares Racism a ‘Public Health Crisis’ After Pressure From Student Government

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 17, 2021 5 Comments

“We will continue to evaluate and strive to improve the recruitment and retention of people of color throughout the university”...

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COVID Slamming New England Despite High Vaccination Rate

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 06, 2021 83 Comments

Study published in European Journal of Epidemiology shows higher vaccine levels are not tied to fewer new Covid cases. Researchers conclude we need to "strike the balance of learning to live with COVID-19"....

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