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Why the Affordable Water Now Package Is the Only Path to Real Water Affordability
For years, communities across the country have relied on water assistance programs to help families keep the tap running, but assistance alone has never solved the deeper problem of unaffordable water for struggling families. Nowhere is this more evident than in Detroit. Even with the launch of Lifeline in August 2022, a well-intentioned effort designed to stabilize households facing shutoffs, thousands of families still struggled under the weight of rising bills, aging infra
Kristy Meyer
Feb 44 min read


From Lived Experience to Legislative Action: Representative Emily Dievendorf Fights for Water Affordability
The fight for water affordability has a new legislative champion, and their passion for water access is personal. Representative Emily...
Tiana Starks
Sep 4, 20252 min read


When the Heat Rises, Water Should Be Within Reach
How climate change and water insecurity are colliding to create a public health crisis In late June, nearly half of the U.S. population...
Tiana Starks
Aug 7, 20253 min read


Water Equals Life: Organizing for Water Affordability, Dignity, and Change
What Happens When Communities Say: Enough? What happens when communities refuse to accept the unacceptable? When neighbors, advocates,...
Tiana Starks
Jun 9, 20253 min read
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