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Connecticut needs to pass HB 6474.

Opponents of trans rights have moved from attacking trans students in restrooms to attacking trans students in sports, including in Connecticut.

If Connecticut decriminalizes cannabis, it must include steps to repair the harms of the past and to prevent future harm. Although we support its concept of decriminalizing cannabis, the Governor's cannabis bill, as introduced, unfortunately falls short on both decriminalization and equity.

In 2021, Connecticut's legislature has a chance to pass bills that could bring our state's voting laws into the 21st century by letting voters decide whether to create early voting and no-excuse absentee voting in our state. Here is our testimony on those bills.

No matter who becomes Connecticut's next DOC Commissioner, that person must publicly commit to prioritizing racial justice and decarceration.

In a few weeks, one of our program departments will undergo some changes.

The 2021 legislative session is going to look and feel a little different. Each step of the way, we'll be pushing for equity, justice, and freedom. The legislature must grapple with the vast inequities that COVID-19 re-exposed, and with the clear mandate sent by voters to prioritize racial justice.

Govenor Lamont, the DOC, and the Attorney General’s office that represents the DOC in court cases, have not prioritized the lives and safety of incarcerated people during this pandemic. It is not too late for Lamont or the DOC to take action to prevent further death and suffering.

Together with the national ACLU and our partners, we sued the Trump Administration’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over its attempt to gut fair housing protections under the Fair Housing Act. This story is part of our 2020 newsletter, which looks back at the past year.