Our neighborhood has been fighting the city about lead contamination in our pipes for three years and some of us are burning out while others are just getting activated. We keep having these community meetings where people argue about tactics and priorities, and I'm watching our coalition fracture when we need to stay united.
More people experience this than they realize.
A group united by shared threat is discovering that sustained collective action reveals different capacities, timelines, and approaches to fighting for basic rights.
“Where Are You with Water quality and access?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.