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Reminder: Connecticut Voters Don't Need Photo ID

Photo identification is never required to vote in Connecticut, an important point to remember when some voters may have lost or misplaced their IDs in Hurricane Sandy and others may be confused by controversial photo identification laws in other states.

November 1, 2012 Voting Rights

East Haven Police Reforms Welcomed

Comprehensive reforms to the East Haven Police Department outlined in a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice will not only start to repair the damage caused by years of biased policing in that city but will also serve as a model for other Connecticut police departments.

October 23, 2012 Racial Justice Policing

Mandatory Pledge Would Violate Constitution

Requiring students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance would violate state law and the U.S. Constitution, the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut told the Region 15 Board of Education in a letter.

October 22, 2012 Free Speech