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Alison Cross
Alison Cross is a reporter for the Hartford Courant.
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Teen arrested for alleged death threats on social media; A reminder of ‘persistent racism and bigotry’ in CT
A 16-year-old was arrested for making death threats against Black students on a stolen social media account.
![As America reacts to Kamala Harris' candidacy, four women of color from Connecticut reflect on what a Harris presidency would mean to themselves, Democrats and the nation. As America reacts to Kamala Harris' candidacy, four women of color from Connecticut reflect on what a Harris presidency would mean to themselves, Democrats and the nation.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24201815714596.jpg?w=132)
‘Monumental moment’: CT women of color reflect on what a Kamala Harris presidency could mean
As America reacts to Kamala Harris' candidacy, four women of color from Connecticut reflect on what a Harris presidency would mean to themselves, Democrats and the nation.
![Advocates say the encampment is one of five sites where unsheltered residents seek refuge .in the Connecticut city Advocates say the encampment is one of five sites where unsheltered residents seek refuge .in the Connecticut city](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/THC-L-Bristol-Homeless_01.jpg?w=130)
CT city explores revolutionary plan for dealing with homelessness
Advocates say the encampment is one of five sites where unsheltered residents seek refuge .in the Connecticut city
![The city also asked United Illuminating to discontinue utility service to the dwellings. The city also asked United Illuminating to discontinue utility service to the dwellings.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/THC-L-Rosette-Neighborhood-Village_10.jpg?w=128)
Power shut off to CT tiny home village as residents fight order to leave
The city also asked United Illuminating to discontinue utility service to the dwellings.
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Tens of thousands of calls for help: Suicide and crisis calls doubled in CT in past 2 years
Suicide and mental health crisis calls in Connecticut have more than doubled in the last two years, according to data from leaders of the state’s crisis intervention hotline.
![Two years post Dobbs, with attacks on reproductive rights continuing across the country, enthusiasm for the abortion-rights movement may have cooled in Connecticut. Two years post Dobbs, with attacks on reproductive rights continuing across the country, enthusiasm for the abortion-rights movement may have cooled in Connecticut.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Election_2024_Purple_Ohio_90382.jpg?w=132)
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As abortion access wanes nationwide, so does sense of urgency, outrage in CT, advocates say
Two years post Dobbs, with attacks on reproductive rights continuing across the country, enthusiasm for the abortion-rights movement may have cooled in Connecticut.
![Two years after the fall of Roe v. Wade, here is a look at the numbers defining the reproductive health landscape in CT. Two years after the fall of Roe v. Wade, here is a look at the numbers defining the reproductive health landscape in CT.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/US-NEWS-HEALTH-ABORTION-POLITICS-ANALYSIS-GET.jpg?w=132)
By The Numbers: Abortion and maternal health in CT, two years post Dobbs
Two years after the fall of Roe v. Wade, here is a look at the numbers defining the reproductive health landscape in CT.
![A Connecticut teen and his father are speaking publicly for the first time about months of racist bullying the 14-year-old allegedly endured as an eighth-grader. A Connecticut teen and his father are speaking publicly for the first time about months of racist bullying the 14-year-old allegedly endured as an eighth-grader.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/THC-L-Nathan-Hale-Ray-Middle-School_01.jpg?w=131)
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Family speaks about brutal alleged harassment of Black teen in white CT town
A Connecticut teen and his father are speaking publicly for the first time about months of racist bullying the 14-year-old allegedly endured as an eighth-grader.
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State police: CT man said he ‘did not recall’ alleged DUI crash on I-91
A man is charged with driving under the influence and other counts after fleeing a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 91, Connecticut State Police said.
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CT woman crashes into DOT truck; state police investigating
Connecticut State Police are investigating a crash involving a Department of Transportation vehicle.