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Richmond, VA, has achieved something remarkable—cutting its poverty rate by 36% in just a decade. Through long-term commitment, innovative programs, and strong leadership, the city has become a model for tackling poverty at the local level. Learn how a holistic approach to community wealth building made this possible and what other cities can take away from Richmond’s success. Read more: https://lnkd.in/erq2STzr #PovertyReduction #CommunityWealth #EconomicJustice #CityLeadership

Jenna Cutler, associate at Barclay Damon and Connecticut Bar Association LGBTQ+ Section Executive Committee chair, had her “Legal Advocacy in Dark Times: Connecticut’s New LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic” article published by The Hartford Times. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/gRXuyTFm #News #LGBTQIA #LegalClinic #DEI #CBA #LGBTQIACommunity #LegalAssistance #ProBono #AccessToJustice

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Sen. Chris Murphy says it's time for Democrats to rethink their approach. In his push for leadership, he’s calling out the party’s status quo and advocating for bold action post-2024. Read more from NBC News: https://lnkd.in/grk5g7Aw #Politics #Democrats #LeadershipDevelopment

Proposed Medicaid cuts could strip vulnerable Connecticut residents—including older LGBTQ+ adults and those in rural areas—of critical long-term care and support. Learn more about what’s at stake and how you can help protect this vital lifeline in The Hartford Times, written by William B. Ollayos, Editor for the LGBTQ+ Newsroom: https://lnkd.in/e2RVjSaP #Medicaid #Connecticut #HealthcareJustice

Not all high schoolers get the reading support they need—but East Aurora School District is changing that. Superintendent Jennifer Norrell shares how mandatory reading classes are helping students succeed in AP courses and beyond. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gxqQenDh #Education #ReadingSkills #StudentSuccess

Good oral health is critical to a child’s overall development, influencing everything from nutrition and sleep to academic performance and self-esteem. This Children’s Dental Health Month, experts highlight the importance of early dental care and the role it plays in lifelong well-being. Through partnerships like the one between the Office for Community Child Health and the Connecticut Dental Health Partnership, efforts are underway to make preventive dental care more accessible for families. Read more about how oral health shapes a child’s future: https://lnkd.in/ecu_iVVR #ChildrensDentalHealthMonth #OralHealth #PublicHealth

“Most people don’t think of gender-affirming care as something they’ve accessed, but they have.”?– David Grant, Executive Director of The Health Collective From hair transplants to hormone therapy, gender-affirming care is more common than you think. A new survey from The Health Collective and Lavender Policy Center seeks to understand the barriers people face in accessing this essential care. Read more in The Hartford Times, written by William B. Ollayos, Editor for the LGBTQ+ Newsroom: ???https://lnkd.in/eT3pjqcd Your voice can help shape the future of gender-affirming healthcare in Connecticut. #GenderAffirmingCare #TransHealthcare #LGBTQHealth

Sen. Chris Murphy is sounding the alarm on recent moves by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), calling them a direct threat to democracy. From shutting down USAID to gaining access to the federal payment system controlling $6 trillion—including Americans' tax records—these actions are raising serious concerns. Murphy is calling for immediate vigilance: ?? “I just think if we don’t stop this very soon, it is going to be hard to mount a credible political opposition in the not so distant future,” Murphy said. “So, this is the moment to me. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekSDqd6j