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Joette Katz

Joette Katz

December 07, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Unraveling Another Tragedy: In the Wake of Oxford Mass Shooting, Judgments Can Wait

The most recent mass shooting in Oxford, Michigan again begs the question: What could have been done to prevent it?

By Joette Katz

8 minute read

November 02, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Missing White Girl Syndrome' Continues to Plague Us

With 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 End

Those 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 Universal

I'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 Speech

The 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 Ground

The 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 Mutilation

Although 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 Committee

I 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 Dignity

It is time to work with the Legislature again to expand opportunities for relief for victims of sex trafficking.

By Joette Katz

6 minute read