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Wish list for 2019: healthier holiday gifts

I hope that the holiday season was for you a time of joy and togetherness. If you’re like many people, December also meant shopping—for friends, family, or even yourself. Gift giving is a way to show kindness and appreciation to our loved ones, but all too often we may give gifts that cause unintended harm as well.

Water as a Human Right

The Human Right to Water, passed by the legislature in 2012 and signed by Governor Brown, was a great policy idea with almost no teeth. Community members and advocates worked for years to gain recognition for water as a human right, with our first bill, AB 1242 (Ruskin, 2009) vetoed by then-Governor Schwarzenegger and its successor, AB 685 (Eng, 2012) taking the full 2-year session to pass. The legislation was short and to the point:

It is hereby declared to be the established policy of the state that every human being has the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water adequate for

2026 Political Caucuses in Minnesota

The 2026 precinct caucuses held by Minnesota's political parties are scheduled for February 3. Learn more about the caucus system and how you can have a say in your party's endorsements and platform!

Massachusetts Legislative Priorities for 2021-2022

When it comes to protecting children from toxic chemicals, getting lead out of drinking water, putting a stop to climate change or protecting our most vulnerable – the time is now. Clean Water Action is prioritizing the following bills in the 2021-2022 Massachusetts legislative session.

TOXICS-PFAS

An Act to ban the use of PFAS in food packaging/An Act relative to chemicals in food packaging ( H2348, S 1494)

Sponsored by Representative Jack Lewis and Senator Michael Moore

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a class of chemicals that are used to make materials non-stick, stain proof and

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