Local News & Activist Reports: Connecticut

Workers across the country stand up on May Day

Tens of thousands celebrate International Workers Day

May 3, 2013

May 1st is celebrated around the world as International Workers Day and is marked by militant struggle demanding rights for poor and working people.

Protests take place throughout U.S./Israeli attack on Gaza

People in U.S. break through media blockade, take to the streets

November 22, 2012

Throughout the latest U.S.-backed Israeli assault on Gaza (Nov. 14-21), protesters took to the streets throughout the United States and of course around the world.

Activists mark 30th anniversary of Sabra and Shatila massacre

New Haven meeting and protest march recalls horrific event

September 24, 2012

Sept. 15 marked the 30th anniversary of the Sabra and Shatila massacre. In New Haven, Conn., activists participated in an educational meeting and protest march in solidarity with the Palestinian struggle.

Connecticut repeals death penalty

Another step towards complete abolition

May 7, 2012

On April 25, Connecticut Governor Daniel Malloy signed a bill into law abolishing the death penalty. Connecticut is the 17th state in the United States to abolish capital punishment.

May Day marked by protests

30,000 march in NYC; thousands more around U.S.

May 3, 2012

May 1 is celebrated around the world as International Workers Day. Following are May Day reports from the streets by activists with Party for Socialism and Liberation.

Justice for Jewu!

Falsely charged after being almost killed by the New Haven Police

April 13, 2012

Jewu Richardson is a father, a student, an activist and an outspoken critic of police misconduct and brutality in New Haven. Now, the New Haven Police Department along with the courts and prosecutors want to silence him.

Jewu Richardson fights for life and justice

Shot by police for exposing their corruption

November 15, 2011

On Jan. 16, 2010, Jewu Richardson nearly died after being brutally shot just inches from his heart by a New Haven police officer while he was sitting in his car, unarmed.

High rates and power outages not a 'natural' disaster

Connecticut utility response to storm a crime of capitalism

November 5, 2011

More than 750,000 households—about half the households in Connecticut—were without power on a night when temperatures approached freezing.

Occupy Connecticut launched in two cities

Hartford pushes back attempt to restrict tents

October 24, 2011

The Occupy movement starts out strong in Connecticut with occupations in Hartford and New Haven.

Actions nationwide to save Troy Davis

Say no to the racist death penalty

September 19, 2011

Read reports from some of the many coordinated actions held Sept. 16 to save Troy Davis from the racist death penalty.

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