*Press Release from Ct Aids Resource Coalition

(Hartford) Governor M Jodi Rell released her executive order on the state’s budget late afternoon on July 30, 2009 which will allow certain services to continue for the month of July until a budget agreement can be achieved. (more…)

The latest blow to the museum field comes from the rejection of the We’re Making Connecticut History Interdistrict Grant program with the Connecticut Historical Society.  Funding provided by the State Department of Education, this program pairs Hartford 4^th and 5^th grade urban students with suburban 4^th and 5^th grade classrooms from all over Connecticut.  This study of Connecticut history partnered with students from diverse backgrounds helps to reduce racial and economic isolation and helps to build important relationships between urban/suburban children.  (more…)

At 7:30 p.m. on Thurs, June 25 at La Paloma Sabanera coffee shop (405 Capitol Ave. in Hartford) there will be a conversation about abortion rights in the context of the murder of Dr. Tiller. Speakers include:

 Jillian Gilchrest: Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut
Gretchen Raffa: Community Organizer, Planned Parenthood of Connecticut
Kazia Luce: Registered Nurse
Alissa De Rosa: Socialist Action

After a series of crackdowns by Middletown officials against Middletown Food Not Bombs, the food activists are going on the offensive.  Today, FNB filed a federal injunction that would halt a cease and desist order which bars the group from meal-sharing activities unless food is prepared in a Health Department registered kitchen.   The target of the injunction is both the city of Middletown and the state of Connecticut.   According to the FNB press release, the cease and desist order also applies to “political” activities as well.  And, in a lawsuit filed on Friday, FNB argues that attempts to stop FNB’s public meals infringe on the group’s constitutional rights and has a chilling effect on such activities elsewhere.  (more…)

Since their invention in the 1970’s, Hip Hop culture and rap music have been blamed for everything from the deterioration of society to global warming. That Reefer Madness type of hysteria has emerged again in the wake of two shootings which took place June 7 at The Mansion nightclub and Papa’s Pizza in Downtown Hartford. (more…)

Carlos Hernandez Chavez, Artist, and Luis Cotto, City Councilman, could be found at the Capitol Avenue overpass Wednesday morning, checking out the whitewashed wall where a mural will be painted on Saturday by volunteers. (more…)

Hundreds of state employees, activists, and community residents joined together on Wednesday for a second rally at the State Capitol to protest the $300 million of proposed social services cuts in Governor Rell’s budget. (more…)

Hartford’s HartBeat Ensemble will be presenting their free Plays in the Parks series throughout parks in Hartford in July. This year’s series, “The Economy Hits Home,” is drawn from interviews with local residents who have been impacted by the recession. Hartford poet MIRA will emcee the series. (more…)

We’ve been having some problems with the website, bear with us as we work out the kinks.

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Another day of mass demonstrations in Iran as more details emerge of the right-wing coup.

Catch up on the details:
Iran’s Policital Coup
Stealing the Iranian Election
Ayatollah Calls for Investigation into Election Fraud
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