Water is a Human Right

April 30, 2008

Another Front in the Battle Against Water Privatization: Highland Park, MI

May 17, 2007

A new firm chronicles citizens in Highland Park, Michigan, as they successfully challenge the privatization of their water utility.

The Coming Plunder of the Edwards Aquifer?

May 2, 2007

Deep in the heart of Texas, an aquifer is threatened.

Who Owns Maine's Water -- Nestle or the People?

March 21, 2007

The new water politics of the 21st century make a stage debut in Maine

"Thirst" Chronicles the Fight Against Water Enclosures

March 12, 2007

A new movie and book chronicle citizen opposition to corporate takeovers of their water supplies.

Privatizing the Commons One Bottle of Water at a Time

January 20, 2007

Major Setback for Water Privatizer RWE

November 30, 2006

A major setback for water privatization as German corporation RWE pulls out of America.

Winning Hearts and Minds in the Water Wars

August 11, 2006

Access to water is a struggle that is at once cultural, political and ideological.

The Great Lakes as Bottled Water

May 3, 2006

Concerns raised about water becoming another commodity, to be bought and sold like oil.

The Public Trust Doctrine: Venerable and Besieged

December 19, 2005

The ancient public trust doctrine protects our drinking water, beach access, and other public rights in our own resources. But it is being challenged in the courts today.