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On Sept. 18, a teach-in called “Why Justice is More Important than Civility” was hosted by the Oakland University Community Concerned about Civility and Justice. The event was organized in response to “Breaking the Barrier: The Importance of Civility and Improving Political Discourse,” a panel discussion hosted by the OU Center for Civic Engagement featuring...
Activists visited the federal courthouse in Detroit on Wednesday to demand a new deadline to replace lead pipes in Flint and restore the city's bottled water distribution program.
Every community in this country has a story to tell about poverty. It’s not just about not having money — often it means lacking safe water, clean air or even a voice. For my community in Flint, Michigan, it means all of those things.
Flint residents commemorate 7 years of water crisis with letter to officials, vow to continue ‘fighting for justice’ Updated Apr 25, 2021; Facebook Share FLINT, MI - Flint residents gathered Sunday afternoon to commemorate seven years since the beginning of the Flint water crisis, reflecting over those lost, the city’s progress and what remains to be done. A few dozen residents, some standing outside and some remaining in their cars, attended the April 25 event held at the old farmer’s market at 420 E. Boulevard Drive. The water crisis was triggered in Flint nearly seven years ago wh...
By JOE GUILLEN, CHRISTINE MACDONALD AND JENNIFER DIXON | Detroit Free Press | Published: January 14, 2021 DETROIT (Tribune News Service) — Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder appeared in a Flint court Thursday morning and pleaded not guilty to two charges of willful neglect of duty as state prosecutors revealed indictments against nine defendants as a result of the Flint water crisis. Despite the lower-level charges compared with other defendants, the case against Snyder marked a significant moment in the state's political history. Snyder is the first Michigan governor or former governor to ...