Connecticut Student Journalism Collaborative

Afghan and Ukrainian refugees in Connecticut share their journeys of escaping war and persecution, only to face uncertainty under shifting U.S. immigration policies. Local advocates and volunteers work to help newcomers rebuild their lives amid federal program closures, funding cuts, and growing fears of deportation.

New data reveals alarming disparities in New Haven’s air quality, with low-income neighborhoods facing the worst pollution from highways, industry, and wildfire smoke. As levels spike, residents and advocates push for environmental justice and cleaner air for all.

Some college students still feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, years after the world returned to normalcy. The lingering impact of the pandemic has been profound, ranging from academic struggles to sharp swings in mental health.

While some Connecticut residents said Wednesday that they are upset about the results of Tuesday’s Presidential election, others said they are optimistic about former President Donald Trump’s return to office.

With the 2024 presidential election just around the corner, many first-time voters are preparing to cast their ballots. However, some who are newly eligible to vote have chosen not to participate.

The 44th annual Community Partners in Action Prison Arts Program exhibit showcases the transformative power of art for incarcerated individuals, featuring 619 pieces from 159 artists across nine Connecticut prisons.

Across the country, some 42 million members of Gen Z will be eligible to vote in November, many of them for the first time. So what’s on their mind as they head to the ballot box? We’ve been talking to young voters in Connecticut to find out.

Connecticut officials roll out improvements to voting access in the land of steady habits, in the wake of scandals and national scrutiny.

It doesn’t matter if voter turnout in Connecticut is high or low, none of it can happen without those who prepare behind the scenes for months to ensure the right to vote is safeguarded and properly carried out.

When the Nov. 5 election arrives, Connecticut residents who haven’t voted here in the past or have moved still have an opportunity to cast a ballot through same-day voter registration.