The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly devastating for Detroit, which emerged as an early hotspot for the novel coronavirus in … More
Tag: water access
Together, we can make a difference: Reflecting on the DWS Clothing Donation Drive for Brightmoor residents hard hit by water shutoffs and COVID-19.
By Detroit Water Stories Team Sometimes, when looking at the world and its problems, it’s hard to decide on exactly … More
Thinking for Ourselves: Community Task Force Needed to Oversee Detroit Water Restorations
By Shea Howell A group of civil rights attorneys have asked Governor Whitmer to establish a community-based task force to oversee … More
Water Games
By Shea Howell Mayor Duggan assured the city that he has restored water to everyone who has been shut off … More
Estimating the Price of Vitality
By Marissa Burns On June 12, 2019 the Detroit Water Stories team had the pleasure of hosting a focus group … More
Privilege as play; right as plight?
By Mostafa Aniss I once saw a Facebook post praising a teacher for their lesson on privilege. The teacher placed … More
Right or Privilege?
By: Mostafa Aniss Water. Is it a human right, or a privilege? The argument for privilege is convincing. After all, … More
