November 02, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
'Missing White Girl Syndrome' Continues to Plague UsWith white women historically overrepresented, women of color are often still being statistically ignored by comparison in media reports on missing persons. Can we start to do something about this?
By Joette Katz
8 minute read
August 12, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Sexual Harassment Is Offensive, Pernicious and Needs to EndThose who engage in sexual harassment are often creating a dynamic to maintain control over their victims.
By Joette Katz
8 minute read
July 13, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Legislative Support for Transgender Youth Has Not Been UniversalI'm happy to report there are several programs in Connecticut serving the LGBTQ population and that DCF supports youth with gender affirming care as well as those youth diagnosed with gender dysphoria. Other jurisdictions, however, are not so welcoming.
By Joette Katz
7 minute read
June 28, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
SCOTUS Gets It Right in 'Mahanoy' With Measured Response to Student SpeechThe court ruled in favor of the student, but savvy school administrators should know they dodged a bullet
By Joette Katz and Thomas Mooney
7 minute read
June 23, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Unanimous SCOTUS City of Philadelphia Opinion Covers Narrow GroundThe case is considered only a small win for religious conservatives and similarly a small loss for the LGBTQ community
By Joette Katz
6 minute read
April 23, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Could Chauvin Verdict Mark Beginning of New Narrative?Any change brought about by the Chauvin trial will not be prompt or effective unless and until we change hearts and minds.
By Joette Katz
5 minute read
March 11, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut Needs to Outlaw Female Genital MutilationAlthough ingrained in a diverse variety of cultural customs, it is internationally recognized as a violation of women and girls' fundamental human rights.
By Joette Katz
9 minute read
February 01, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Marjorie Taylor Greene Does Not Belong on Education CommitteeI cannot think of anyone less suitable or more dangerous to serve on the House Education and Labor Committee.
By Joette Katz
7 minute read
December 29, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Victims of Sex Trafficking Deserve Fairness in Preserving DignityIt is time to work with the Legislature again to expand opportunities for relief for victims of sex trafficking.
By Joette Katz
6 minute read
November 30, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
A Rush to Execute: What's the Urgency?Ten federal executions under President Donald Trump in 2020 would be the most in any single year since 1896.
By Joette Katz
5 minute read
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