Grab your coffee and get settled in- your Saturday morning read from The Hartford Times is here. 💭 This week’s roundup takes you from a powerful essay on control in America (American Chains), to the fight for Medicaid, to a celebration of @uconn Hartford’s diverse and resilient students- and more. 🔗 Link in bio to read the full edition. Knowledge is Power. #HartfordTimes #ConnecticutNews #SaturdayReads #knowledgeispower #championofreform #advocateofthepeople

📰 NEW READ: “Banking and Community- A Conversation with Oscar Perry Abello” via @npquarterly What happens when communities take finance into their own hands? This conversation explores how local banking, economic justice, and community wealth/building intersect- especially in places that have long been excluded from traditional finance. 💡Whether you’re thinking about your own neighborhood or the bigger picture- this is a great read for anyone working toward equity and systematic change. 👉How do you see finance showing up- or failing- in your community? Drop your thoughts below ⬇️ 📖 READ NOW: check out the full article on website at the link in our bio.

Sen. Chris Murphy says it's time for Democrats to rethink their approach. In his push for leadership, he’s calling out the party’s status quo and advocating for bold action post-2024. Read more from NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/-become-party-status-quo-chris-murphy-makes-case-lead-democrats-forwar-rcna194027 #Politics #Democrats #LeadershipDevelopment

Now more than ever, access to legal resources is critical for the LGBTQ+ community. In partnership with the Triangle Community Center, the Connecticut Bar Association’s LGBTQ+ Section has launched a free legal clinic to provide vital legal support. From housing discrimination to second-parent adoptions, this clinic is a safe space for those in need. Jenna Cutler, an Associate Attorney at Barclay Damon, LLP, explores how this initiative is creating a lifeline for the community. Read more: https://www.hartfordtimes.com/legal-advocacy-in-dark-times-connecticuts-new-lgbtq-legal-clinic/ #LGBTQRights #LegalAdvocacy #Connecticut #StrongerTogether