democracy

Protect Our Right To Vote - Stop the SAVE Act

The SAVE Act would limit access to the polls by enacting the most restrictive voter ID requirement this country has ever seen. This bill would require strict proof of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, to register or update voter registration - making it harder for millions of eligible American citizens to register and vote.

Two women voting. Photo credit: Burlingham / Shutterstock

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.

Climate & Environmental Groups Support Full Implementation of Voting Rights Executive Order

March 2, 2023 | By Lynn Thorp and Jennifer Schlicht

Today, groups led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, DEMOS, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a report to commemorate the two-year anniversary of President Biden’s Voting Access Executive Order

Strengthening Democracy: A Progress Report on Federal Agency Action to Promote Access to Voting Report Cover

Be a Minnesotan Clean Water Voter!

October 28, 2022 | By Sasha Lewis-Norelle

There are less than two weeks until the midterm election! Every election is important, and this one will be pivotal in the fight for clean water, protecting democracy, and environmental justice.