Author: Charlton McIlwain (New York University) 

The algorithmic systems and platforms that facilitate race-based targeted advertising and mark are the focal point of increased scrutiny by civil rights activists, advocacy organizations, policymakers, technologists, and others. Consensus is growing that these automated, algorithmic systems discriminate against and produce tangible harms that...

Kalamazoo County, Michigan, is a place of abundance: it’s home to stunning natural landscapes, beautiful architecture, thriving industries, and growing small businesses. And the region is growing more diverse, mirroring national trends. But new data underscores the challenging truth that not everyone who lives in Kalamazoo can access all that the county has to offer. The first-of-its-kind...

This toolkit provides a how to guide to engaging and educating elected officials on environmental justice and water policy. Interacting with your elected officials is a great way to build relationships and learn where a member stands on a specific policy issue. Think of engaging with your Members of Congress as an opportunity to tell your story and showcase the work that you are doing –...

Fact sheet for federal legislators on the importance of water assistance, needed improvements to the temporary Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), principles for establishing a permanent program, and the need to shift toward long-term water affordability.

Water is a human right and the foundation of good health and thriving communities. For the 30th annual observance of World Water Day, we developed this message guidance through conversations during the Caucus's February 2023 national call and the Climate Justice Working Group. Please use this messaging to uplift WECR perspectives and a shared voice for the human right to water.

During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, as we fast daily from food and water from dawn till sunset, let us honor and celebrate the central role of water in our lives, both physically and spiritually, writes Huda Alkaff, executive director of Wisconsin Green Muslims.