Connecticut Racial Equality and Justice

Know Your Rights

Equality and justice are two of the most important values in any society. Equality is a fundamental right that should be available to all, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or other factors. Justice, on the other hand, is the application of laws and social norms to ensure that everyone is treated equally and fairly. Both equality and justice are essential for a just and equitable society and a healthy, vibrant economy. Together, they can create a more tolerant, inclusive, and prosperous nation for all.

A half-finished kitchen seen from a doorway, with bare studs, plain cabinet frames and a work lamp, and wooden houses outside the window.

A stalled kitchen remodel: what you can ask for, and who can help

When a kitchen project drags on, a paper trail and a clear request help. Learn what to get in writing, what to keep, and who to call.

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A plain guide to fair remodeling contracts in Connecticut

How to read a remodeling contract, what to ask before paying a deposit, and which warning signs deserve a second look before you sign.

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Ordering handmade tile online: what you can ask for, and who can help

Buying handmade tile online: learn what natural variation covers, what an order page should say, and what to ask for if the tile arrives wrong.

An upstairs porch on a wooden triple-decker with an open window, a curtain moving in the summer air and a pair of hands on the railing.

Cooling a home with no ductwork: what you can ask for, and who can help

When a home has no ductwork, learn how to ask for cooling fairly, what a written quote should include and who can help.

A warmly lit ceiling lantern over the steps of a wooden triple-decker porch at dusk.

Dark stairwells and dim porches: what you can ask for, and who can help

Broken lights in a rental or on an older home’s steps are a safety and fairness issue. Learn what to ask for and who can help.

How PASolarSwitch Helps Fight Energy Inequality in PA

Solar can help shrink energy inequality in Pennsylvania by cutting bills for families who have been paying the highest share of their income on electricity and gas, and https://pasolarswitch.com/ tries to do that by guiding people through pricing, local incentives, and fair offers so they are not left out of the clean energy shift just because they have less money, less time, or less information. That is the short version….