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Marianne Williamson’s impassioned defense of Flint was her breakout moment

Marianne Williamson finally brought it.

On Jul 30, 2019 by David Covucci

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‘What about Flint, Puerto Rico, Black churches,’ people ask after Trump pledges aid to France

There are few things in our own country that still need addressing.

On Apr 17, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

Miss Michigan calls out the Flint water crisis for Miss America 2019.

Miss Michigan shames her state for Flint’s water crisis during pageant

She may not have won Miss America, but she did win over hearts.

On Sep 10, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

Little Miss Flint Mari Copeny sits down after filling backpacks.

Internet rallies around Little Miss Flint’s goal of bringing 10k backpacks to kids

The young activist is now crowdfunding to bring school supplies to her community.

On Aug 6, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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Elon Musk says he’s going to pay to fix Flint’s water crisis

Musk has taken up another humanitarian cause.

On Jul 12, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Flint’s first female mayor claims recall election is racist, sexist

But the City Council claims Weaver is corrupt and incompetent.

On Nov 6, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Michigan health chief faces involuntary manslaughter, misconduct charges in Flint water crisis

A total of 15 current or former government officials have been charged.

On Jun 14, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Flint official resigns after using racial slur to blame residents for the water crisis

His remarks were deeply unsettling for a city still in turmoil.

On Jun 6, 2017 by Ana Valens

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The internet says #ImWithMari after Little Miss Flint opened up about being cyberbullied

Little Miss Flint isn't letting the cyberbullies stand in her way.

On May 20, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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4 more officials face felony charges in Flint water crisis

Michigan's attorney general says 12 deaths must not be 'swept under the rug.'

On Dec 20, 2016 by Dell Cameron

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Veterans who fought for Standing Rock will take their fight to Flint

The fight for clean water continues.

On Dec 8, 2016 by Brianna Holt

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Little Miss Flint seems deeply afraid of Donald Trump

This picture is worth a thousand words, two of which are 'help me.'

On Sep 15, 2016 by Miles Klee

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Flint, Katrina, and the rise of environmental racism

'Black and brown folks are dying more from environmental-related causes than they are from police brutality.'

On Apr 3, 2016 by Deron Dalton

Amid Flint crisis, Diet Dr Pepper trades water for Twitter handle

One woman wasn't giving up her Twitter handle so easy.

On Mar 29, 2016 by Selena Larson

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With Flint in the news, Trevor Noah reminds us of other cities with poisoned water

Flint is far from the only place where residents have lost trust in a basic utility.

On Mar 10, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski