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“No Kings Day,” in Manchester, Conn.

“God Bless America” rendition sung on “No Kings Day” in Manchester, Conn., on June 14, 2025. Video / Kaily Martinez.

In the heart of downtown Manchester, Conn., on Main Street, rally-goers protested against the recent political choices made by President Donald Trump. More than one hundred protests across the United States coincided with President Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C.

Connecticut caregivers threaten to strike over expired contracts and low pay

Rob Baril, the president of SEIU 1199NE, delivering a speech at Connecticut’s state capitol on April 1, 2025. Caregivers are beginning the process of authorizing a strike over expired contracts and continued low pay for workers. Video / Kaily Martinez.

Nursing home workers across Connecticut joined with members of the Service Employees International Union 1199NE at the state Capitol in Hartford on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The union says if a deal is not reached, it will begin the process of authorizing strikes at nursing homes. Martinez reported on the event and wrote an article for Connecticut Public.