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Equality Connecticut’s news and events blog. Read up on current issues facing the LGBTQ+ community or enjoy articles of queer joy and power.

• Equality Connecticut Submits Testimony in Support of HB 6617: An Act Promoting Equity in Coverage for Fertility CareMarch 3, 2023
  Testimony from Kim Forte, Norwalk, Connecticut Dear Chairs Gilchrest and Lesser, Ranking Members Seminara and Case and the Honorable members of the Human Services Committee: My name is Kim Forte, …
• Equality Connecticut Submits Testimony in Support of HB6588: An Act Concerning Rent StabilizationFebruary 22, 2023
  The following letter from Executive Director Matt Blinstrubas is Equality Connecticut’s testimony in support of HB6588: An Act Concerning Rent Stabilization Dear Representative Luxenberg, Senator Moore, and members of the …
• Equality Connecticut Launches as State-Wide, Queer-Led, Social Justice OrganizationJanuary 23, 2023
  New Group Announces Legislative and Community Priorities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 23, 2023CONTACT: Carisa Cunningham, (617) 447-6500, cc@carisacunningham.com (Hartford, CT) Equality Connecticut (EQCT) officially launched today as a state-wide, queer-led …
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  Post-Pride Brunch in the Park: Equality Connecticut’s First Community Event!July 14, 2022
  On July 2nd, 2022, Equality Connecticut had the great pleasure of hosting its very first community event, the Post-Pride Brunch. Over 50 members of the community (and one very friendly …
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  A Statement on the Overturning of Roe v. WadeJuly 1, 2022
  EqCT stands with all women, queer, and trans people affected by this monumental policy decision.