Focus Area: People & Justice

Apr 04, 2025

How Plastic is Made Is Harmful to People and the Environment

Plastic is everywhere – even in the places you’d least expect, like chewing gum, tea bags, wet wipes, receipts, and microwaveable popcorn bags. Yet, manufacturers continue to make more and more plastic each year – even though how plastic is made fuels a toxic cycle of production, consumption, and disposal.

trash can filled with plastic waste
Apr 02, 2025

Can They Do That? Making English the Only U.S. Official Language 

Trump’s latest executive order aims to make English the only official U.S. language – threatening civil rights and silencing millions. Learn how this move harms communities, undermines language access, and why CLF is fighting back to protect everyone’s voice.

President Trump signs an executive order at his desk, holding a black marker over an open document, with his red tie and hands reflected on the polished surface.
Mar 03, 2025

CT Advocates Rally for Bold Climate Action

Climate and clean energy advocates from across Connecticut gathered at the State Capitol and called for improved access to cost-saving clean energy, lower pollution, and build healthy and resilient communities.

Connecticut state house building where senators and representatives meet to discuss legislative issues.