Op-Eds
A collection of our internally published and externally published op-eds, all in one place. Internally published op-eds are denoted with an asterisks (*). Externally published op-eds will open in a new window.
Alivia Seard | A lack of healthcare in prison is pain beyond punishment | April 10, 2026*
"Connecticut has the chance to literally save lives by passing H.B. 5474 this legislative session. Introduced by the Government Oversight Committee, the bill would ensure that inmates in Connecticut receive physical exams annually and obtain physical and mental health care efficiently."
Gagnado Diedhiou | Why CT students can’t wait any longer for SB 7 | April 23, 2026
"Each step legislation like S.B 7 takes to give back to the education system provides more opportunities for today’s students to succeed tomorrow."
Mariama Bah | The right to choose shouldn’t be a 2026 debate topic | April 17, 2026*
"With a hearing on the line, the CGA has a unique opportunity to uphold the civil rights of their constituents. Supported Decision Making is not a bipartisan issue — it is a critical civil rights concern."
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Alivia Seard | A lack of healthcare in prison is pain beyond punishment | April 10, 2026*
"Connecticut has the chance to literally save lives by passing H.B. 5474 this legislative session. Introduced by the Government Oversight Committee, the bill would ensure that inmates in Connecticut receive physical exams annually and obtain physical and mental health care efficiently."
Gagnado Diedhiou | Why CT students can’t wait any longer for SB 7 | April 23, 2026
"Each step legislation like S.B 7 takes to give back to the education system provides more opportunities for today’s students to succeed tomorrow."
Anthony Dominguez | Keep private prisons out of Connecticut | May 6, 2025
"Connecticut state legislators have raised bill S.B. 1328. [...] Such a forward-thinking policy would safeguard Connecticut’s criminal justice system from succumbing to the harmful private prison industrial complex."
Mia Gorlick | Banning books dissolves democracy | April 30, 2025
"[I]t is necessary that the state of Connecticut show its support of civil liberties and the fundamental right to read and read freely by passing H.B. 5508: An act concerning a freedom to read."
Maryan Kelada | Why CT should provide Medicaid coverage for infertility treatment | May 7, 2024
"By passing House Bill 5240, Connecticut has an opportunity to address this significant health care disparity by providing Medicaid coverage for infertility treatments, such as In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies to low-income people."
Andrew Xu | A digital future for all: Why CT needs SB 3 | May 1, 2024
"As lawmakers consider this bill, they must recognize that digital equity is as crucial as any utility service — it should be universally available, affordable, and equitable. Let’s bridge the digital divide and make sure that all Connecticut residents can thrive in the digital age."
Quinn Luong | Connecticut must reform its response to sexual assault now | April 30, 2024
"This bill will help combat sexual assault by creating a council that will include government leaders and victims of sexual assault, reforming the law enforcement response to sexual assault."
Gia Cook | Textured hair equity: A call for inclusive cosmetology education | April 29, 2024
"S.B. 178 is not just about hair; it’s about dismantling systemic inequities and promoting inclusivity."
Zavian Valedón | CT legislators, protect children affected by parental intimate partner homicide | April 26, 2024
"Our legislators in the Connecticut General Assembly are the only ones with the power to systematically improve the response to intimate partner homicide, and the responsibility lies with them to do so via S.B. 359."
Yoselin Cohen | No one should be denied a marriage license due to citizenship status | April 26, 2024
"The right to marry the person one loves is fundamental [...] Specifically, a couple’s right to marry should not be denied based on their immigration status."
Sara Molina | CT has great schools, but where is our universal meal program? | April 25, 2024
"Connecticut is regarded as one of the wealthiest states in the country, praised for its schools, yet its kids go hungry."
