With the Government Shut Down, Is Your Water Safe? With the Government Shut Down, Is Your Water Safe?
The government shutdown is putting further stress on a regulatory system already strained to the breaking point.
Jan 18, 2019 / Michelle Chen
Working People Won the Midwest for the Democrats Working People Won the Midwest for the Democrats
Now it’s up to the newly elected governors to fight for the overworked and underpaid constituents who voted them into office.
Nov 8, 2018 / Mary Kay Henry
An Enemy of Civil Rights Just Won the GOP Nomination for Governor of Michigan An Enemy of Civil Rights Just Won the GOP Nomination for Governor of Michigan
As governor, Bill Schuette would follow in the footsteps of his backer, Donald Trump.
Aug 8, 2018 / Joseph Hogan
How Do We Find Hope Under Trump? How Do We Find Hope Under Trump?
We must assert, each and every day, that we are not living in normal times.
Mar 1, 2017 / Leehi Yona
Lead Poisoning in Flint Is More Than a Health Crisis Lead Poisoning in Flint Is More Than a Health Crisis
It’s also an economic disaster.
Apr 27, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
Private Infrastructure Contracting May Be a Quick Way to Round Up Capital, but Does It Create Lasting Jobs? Private Infrastructure Contracting May Be a Quick Way to Round Up Capital, but Does It Create Lasting Jobs?
To avoid “disaster capitalism,” community organizations need to be deeply involved.
Apr 1, 2016 / Michelle Chen
What I Saw in Flint What I Saw in Flint
Residents have lost faith in the system, but they are also ready to fight.
Mar 21, 2016 / Rep. Keith Ellison
The Pediatrician Who Helped Uncover the Dangers of Lead Has Some Advice for Flint The Pediatrician Who Helped Uncover the Dangers of Lead Has Some Advice for Flint
Dr. Philip Landrigan says we should not give up on the Michigan city's poisoned kids. We should give them support, resources, and early intervention services as soon as possible.
Mar 11, 2016 / Ava Kofman
How Wall Street Caused a Water Crisis in America’s Cities How Wall Street Caused a Water Crisis in America’s Cities
Vulnerable residents are paying the price for dangerous financial deals.
Mar 11, 2016 / Carrie Sloan
Flint Isn’t the Only Place With Racism in the Water Flint Isn’t the Only Place With Racism in the Water
Environmental racism is an issue of political power: Polluters and waste sites are placed where politicians expect little or no political backlash.
Feb 9, 2016 / Tracey Ross and Danyelle Solomon