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81% of Voters in Three Connecticut Cities Agree: Reallocate Money from Police

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ACT NOW Tell the Connecticut House of Representatives to vote for early voting and absentee voting.

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Federal lawsuit seeks to end abuse of people with mental illness at Northern Correctional Institution

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COVID-19: ACLU of Connecticut Response

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I'm fighting for Clean Slate for my family.

I’m not just fighting for a Clean Slate for myself. I’m fighting for my daughter and all people, the family members and loved ones and communities that have been held down. The barriers associated with a record can have ripple effects for generations.

April 21, 2021

Clean Slate is about basic human rights.

I believe in accountability. When a person has served their time, they deserve a chance to move on with their life. It's the duty of this state to ensure that people will not have to face endless punishment and discrimination.

April 21, 2021
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