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US Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022

In a 6-3 decision today, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and eliminated the constitutional right to an abortion after nearly 50 years. This harmful opinion also casts doubt on the future protections of same-sex marriage, other LGBTQ rights and contraception.

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Celebrating Juneteenth Independence Day

June 15, 2022

Juneteenth Independence Day is the oldest known commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It is a celebration of resilience, of culture and American history. It is a reminder of how far our country has come and how far we still have to go. We cannot understate the importance of Juneteenth. I'm proud to have voted on legislation this session to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday.

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ParkConneCT Program Returns This Summer

June 8, 2022

It is now easier than ever to visit a Connecticut State Park. ParkConneCT, a transportation service that offers fare-free buses to Connecticut beaches and state parks, is now open for the summer season. This expanded service will run through Labor Day.

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Demanding Action on Gun Violence

May 26, 2022

My heart goes out to the Uvalde, Texas community, families, and friends, as they mourn the tragic loss of 19 precious children and 2 adults who were heartlessly taken by gun violence. Our thoughts and prayers alone are not enough to prevent these tragedies.

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Protecting Reproductive Rights

May 12, 2022

The draft opinion leaked early last week suggests that the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, the half-century-old judgment that protects the right to an abortion. Although expected, this opinion questions the future of reproductive healthcare in the United States. The logic of the opinion also leaves a chilling effect on the future protections of same sex marriage, other LGBTQ rights, and contraception.

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