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Picture this – heavy rain pounding down during violent storms in the middle of summer, followed by days of intense heat. Many of us are experiencing this every year. When the sun shines again, you may think the water has left – but heavy rain has a significant negative impact on our soil and rivers.…

By Maïna Durafour, Matt Corpuz and Kaily Martinez / CT Community News When Connecticut’s minimum wage rose on Jan. 1 from $15 an hour to $15.69, it was good news for many workers. But for small business owners, the increase — the first in a series that will be tied to wage growth calculated by the…

Are you looking for a definition of anthropology that isn’t the one you find in a dictionary? You made it to the right place! Anthropology can be hard to define because of the variety of definitions that apply to it. Generally, anthropology is defined as the study of humans, their culture and society, and their…

Cultural awareness is often used for political purposes, by people who distort its meaning for their own cause. It can be a vague concept, but looking beyond divisive agendas can help understand what it means and why it’s important. This piece aims to explore the purpose of cultural awareness and why it has become necessary…