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An alarming truth: management of aggregate resources is in crisis

Judge Steven Rhodes ruled people in Detroit have no constitutional right to water, saying an order to stop shut-offs would hurt the utility company's revenue.

Haiti Action Committee thanks all who participated in the April 27th Day of Action in Solidarity with Haiti. On Haitian Flag Day May 18th, Haiti Action Committee is calling for local actions everywhere to demand an end to US and Core Group support for the illegitimate government of Ariel Henry and funding for the murderous…

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has announced that it will be implementing a set of fixed water service rates to give Detroit residents affordable water based on income. See: Stimulus...

‘Where is all this gravel going?’ said aggregate coalition member in deputation, asking council for minimum 18-month pause on new and expansion permits

The second episode in the New Guinea series of Mongabay Explores covers the struggles faced by Indigenous communities in Papua New Guinea to protect their customary land rights, and one governor’s perspective on how to change that conversation. Listen here: Papua New Guinea (PNG) is one of two nations that make up the island of […]

Activists from a broad array of organizations in Detroit came together on December 6 in Campus Martius Park to say “Hell no!” to the World Economic Fo

A big thank you to those who sent a contribution to Moratorium NOW! Coalition for our end of year fundraiser. Some have asked why we need funds since the pandemic has slowed many things down. First, we still have to maintain the utilities at our offices at 5920 Second Avenue. We have to keep the pipes from freezing by heating the building and the lights and water on since we still go in on occasion even if there are no in person meetings. We also are using Zoom technology and keeping up websit...