democracy

I Thought Reusable Straws Would Change the World. I Was Wrong.

July 30, 2026 | By Lily Carver

I thought reusable straws would change the world. I was wrong. Reusable straws helped start a conversation, but real progress comes from changing the systems that produce so much single-use waste in the first place. Learn more in our latest blog post by our Elections Intern Lily Carver.

Pack The Room For Michiganders For Money Out Of Politics!

July 24, 2026 | Lansing, MI

URGENT! The Michigan Board of State Canvassers will meet on Friday, July 24th to approve or deny the more than 560,000 signatures Michiganders for Money Out of Politics turned in. We need your help packing the room to show the massive support we have and get MMOP on the November ballot!

Our Energy Bills Are Too Damn High - Michigan Public Service Commission Rally & Meeting

May 29, 2025 | Detroit, MI

Michiganders pay the highest costs for energy in the Midwest with some of the worst reliability in the country. And now, DTE wants to raise our rates again to the tune of $574 million. We keep paying more and our service doesn't get any better while big CEOs profit. Join us for a rally at 5 p.m. and then make your voice heard to Michigan Public Service Commission state energy regulators at the town hall.

Community Speak-Out - Our Energy Bills Are Too Damn High!

Funding Freeze: Can a President Do That?

February 13, 2025 | By Jon Scott

Today’s showdown over the White House’s attempt to freeze funds already approved by Congress echoes a similar battle waged by Clean Water Action and allies in the past. Back then, Clean Water Action – and the rule of law – prevailed.

Pushing For Progress: Standing Strong to Protect Our Water and Our Health

January 16, 2025 | By Lynn Thorp

Inauguration Day always reminds me of my dad. A World War II veteran born in 1921, he could not vote in Presidential elections until after 1961, when the 23rd Amendment gave Washington DC residents that right. He took voting in Presidential elections seriously, insisting on driving me to the polls when I cast my first vote.

A Summer Summary: My Minnesota Clean Water Internship

August 14, 2023 | By Alex Perez

After interning at Clean Water Action, I have been able to learn so much and improve my understanding of how our organization works and fits in as a larger piece of the nonprofit world. By educating yourself about the surrounding community, inspiring care in not only you but those around you, can go the distance to make sure we are able to elevate everyone.