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Mary Grant

Mary Grant is the Public Water for All Campaign Director. She oversees campaigns to support universal access to safe water in the United States by promoting responsible and affordable public provision of water and sewer service.

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The Biden Administration must recognize that water is a basic human right and public resource that should be protected from commodification, market speculation and privatization. (Photo: Gage Skidmore/CC)

President-elect Biden: Water Must Be a National Priority

The Biden Administration must take executive action to promote universal access to safe water for every person.

Mary Grant ·

Trump Wants to Sell Our Water to Wall Street

Trump's infrastructure scam is dangerous for our communities, workers, and the environment. Here's a 5 point breakdown.

Mary Grant ·

Lessons from Flint and the Price of Water Privatization

U.S. communities are shifting toward keeping their water infrastructure public, and that’s a good thing. But stopping water privatization is only the first step.

Mary Grant ·

America’s Water Crisis Goes Beyond Flint

The water crisis in Flint shows how badly we need to fund clean water. So why is the Obama Administration cutting federal support for our water infrastructure?

Jo Miles ·

Movement Grows to Stop Shutoffs Over Toxic Water Bills in Flint

As the water crisis persists in Flint, Mich., concerned residents and their national allies are calling for a moratorium on water bills and shutoffs until the water is safe to drink. 

Mary Grant ·

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