The people of Flint, Michigan have been crying out for help for over a year regarding something we all take for granted – clean water. In a city where approximately 65% of its citizens are people of color, the governor-appointed Emergency Financial Manager switched the water supply to the Flint River, which had not been used in over 80 years! The rusty pipes have leached poisonous lead into homes and have caused a multitude of health issues for residents, especially those most vulnerable. Children are showing signs of developmental issues, as lead is a neurotoxin that can cause permanent brain damage, memory loss and stunted growth.
Sanders: Michigan Governor Must Resign over Flint Lead-Poisoning Crisis
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