This week in The Hartford Times: 👉 40% of Connecticut households are now considered working poor — 580,000 families caught in a financial storm. 👉 Americans are walking away from the “American Dream,” forced to trade hope for survival. 👉 Building democracy, one city budget at a time — reimagining how communities confront the affordability crisis. 👉 What does an inclusive economy really look like? From baby bonds to guaranteed income, equity is the new frontier. 👉 Pedestrian safety is everyone’s responsibility — behind the wheel or on your feet, every choice matters. Stories of struggle, reform, and shared responsibility — redefining what it means to build a just and livable society. 🔗 Visit the link in our bio to read this week’s stories. #HartfordTimes #KnowledgeIsPower

This week in The Hartford Times: 👉 Black America’s quiet stance on the “No Kings” protests — a reflection on exhaustion, resilience, and reclaiming power. 👉 Economic populism gains traction — but can Democrats overcome their own brand problem? 👉 Can thoughtful public spaces revive our downtowns and bring communities back together? 👉 A new interactive map shows how Connecticut nonprofits are saving the state billions through tough, essential work. 👉 Hartford Opportunity Youth Collaborative secures $1.2 million to build brighter futures for young people. Stories of resistance, reinvention, and renewal — all shaping Connecticut and beyond. 🔗 Visit the link in our bio to read this week’s stories. #HartfordTimes #KnowledgeIsPower

💥 No Kings: Hartford Edition Across Connecticut, people are saying it loud — no more kings. From Hartford to the Hill, citizens are taking to the streets to defend democracy and reject authoritarian rule. 🔥 Still No Kings: Millions to Protest Trump This Saturday, millions will rise again against the autocratic regime of President Donald Trump. The movement isn’t fading — it’s multiplying. 📣 Hartford Protest: No Kings Day Join the march. Stand for democracy. Because silence is compliance, and Hartford is ready to be heard. 🧭 No One Is Coming to Save Us If you believe in democracy, you’re not alone. Across New England, organizers are uniting for freedom, equality, and truth. The fight begins where you stand. 📞 Mass Call: What’s Next After No Kings? After the march comes the mission. Join the national call to decide what’s next for the movement — and how to keep the pressure on. 🏘️ AARP Connecticut: Strengthening Communities While protests fill the streets, AARP Connecticut is investing thousands to make neighborhoods more livable and connected for people of all ages. These aren’t just headlines — they’re reminders of what’s at stake. Together, they ask: What kind of democracy are we building, and who is it really for? 🔗 Read more at the link in bio.

💰 Who holds real power in America? When the ultra-rich threaten to flee if taxed, public priorities are put on hold. What does that say about our democracy? 📚 What does education look like when AI enters the classroom? At @uconn one professor is rethinking writing—showing how AI can sharpen, not replace, student thinking. 📺 What’s lost when public media goes silent? With @cpbmedia1967 defunded, over 1,500 local stations face collapse. What happens when the last trusted voices disappear? These aren’t just headlines. Together, they ask: Who gets heard, who gets left out, and what kind of future are we building? 🔗 Read them all via the link in our bio.