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LovingA2andMI's JournalFlint Water Crisis: How You Can Help Provide Clean Water Access
Here's a round up of groups, non-profits, organizations and individuals seeking to truly help the People of Flint:
1). Water You Fighting For?
A Flint, Michigan based Clean Water Activist Group ran by Melissa Mays. Ms. Mays organization is working with Flint, Michigan's Mayor Karen Weaver's task force to address the long-term health, water and infrastructural needs for the City's residents. Water You Fighting For? is also organizing bottle water drives deliver clean water to Citizens in Flint.
2). We The People of Detroit
A Detroit, Michigan based Clean Water and Resource Activist Group ran by Monica Lewis Patrick and Debra Taylor. Ms. Lewis-Patrick and Taylor's organization, presented a Flint Healing Stories Symposium in March of 2015 were residents of Flint described the difficulties during the conference, with clean water access, crime, transportation resources and more.
We The People of Detroit recently partnered with the Detroit Light Brigade Organization to Deliver and other coordination resources to deliver upwards of 9000 cases of bottle water to Flint.
Read more: http://www.reachoutjobsearch.com/2016/01/flint-water-crisis-how-you-can-help.html#ixzz3wjnPI2vy
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Gov. Snyder must decide whether to declare disaster in Flint water crisis
Source: MLive - Flint Journal
"FLINT, MI -- Last week, Gov. Rick Snyder said he was sorry for Flint's lead in water crisis.
Now, he must decide whether the situation amounts to a man-made disaster, created while the city was being run by emergency managers that he appointed. Genesee County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jamie Curtis endorsed Flint Mayor Karen Weaver's request for a federal disaster declaration today, Jan. 4. The application was described by officials as a work in progress and includes a request for more than $50 million.
Among the specifics of the request: an estimated $45 million for the replacement of about 15,000 lead water service lines, $6.2 million to expedite upgrades in the city's water system to prepare it for treating and distributing water from the Karegnondi Water Authority and an unspecified amount to lessen the health effects of elevated lead levels in water.
"Its a victory, and it's a step in the right direction," said Weaver, who plans to meet with Snyder to discuss the declaration Thursday, Jan. 7. "I am not going to give up until this is done."
A spokesman for Snyder said in an email statement today that the Michigan State Police's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division has already begun working with county emergency management officials "to gather information about the resources needed for a governor's declaration."
"The health and welfare of Flint residents is a top priority, and we're committed to working closely with Mayor Weaver and the Genesee County Commission on a coordinated response to health and infrastructure issues," the statement says.
"The state police have been closely engaged in the situation since the beginning, meeting with both county and city leaders to guide them through state and federal laws regarding the emergency management process," the statement from Dave Murray, Snyder's press secretary, says. "Due to the uniqueness of this situation, we have to look at all possible options to help Flint residents."
The statement says prior to a formal declaration, the state is "recognizing this as an emergency and are working with city and county leaders to coordinate efforts, streamline communication and tap all available resources at the state's control."
Weaver declared that Flint had suffered a man-made disaster because of lead in water last month, the first step in requesting state and federal assistance.
The resolution signed by Curtis says, in part, that Flint residents were exposed to toxic levels of lead "due to utilizing the Flint River as a primary source of water without proper corrosion control treatment. We're not going to be ignored," Curtis said after declaring the county is in a state of emergency. "We're going to get the help that these people need."
That effort will be a part of the discussion between Weaver and Snyder on Thursday, a week after the governor said for the first time that he was "very sorry" for Flint's water crisis.
Genesee County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jamie Curtis joins with Flint Mayor Karen Weaver to declare state of emergency in Flint because of its water source issues.
The decision to use the Flint River as the city's water source came as the city was being run by four separate emergency managers appointed by Snyder and after the state failed to require the city to treat Flint River water to make it less corrosive. As a result, Weaver and other city officials have said, the corrosive river water damaged Flint's aging water distribution system while it was used from April 2014 until October 2015.
Corrosive water also caused lead to leach from pipes and fixtures, and the number of children with elevated blood lead levels in the city more than doubled while the river was in use, according to a Flint pediatrician's study released in September.
"We have damage to our people and our pipes," said Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose study of blood lead levels in Flint children showed the spike in lead children affected by elevated blood lead levels. "The damage exceeds the capacity for our city and possibly our state" to contend with ... "This is a catastrophe ... (like) the floods that just happened in Missouri," Hanna-Attisha told the commissioners today. "Our whole community has been traumatized."
Several Flint residents at today's commission meeting thanked county officials for helping Weaver seek state and federal funds.
"I just want to say thank-you for stepping up for us ... the poisoned families that have been struggling with this for so long," said Melissa Mays, a Flint mother who helped start Water You Fighting For, a grass roots group that campaigned to end the city's use of the Flint River.
Read more: http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2016/01/governor_must_decide_if_flint.html#incart_river_home
The Genesee County Commissioner taken the RIGHT STEP to declare on a County Level, a State of Emergency in Flint with the City's Toxic Water Crisis. Now, the declaration goes to the Governor -- Rick Snyder -- who allowed five Emergency Managers to put Flint in this situation in the first place, and did nothing.
Snyder claims he's "so sorry" for what was done to Flint. After this declaration, it is time to put up or shut up. Words are empty without the right actions. Likewise, even if Snyder declares Flint City proper under the state of Emergency, it should NOT stop the calls for an immediate Federal Investigation and the Governors resignation as it relates to this Crisis.
To let Rick Snyder slip under the rug for lead poisoning Children, Adults and Elderly of Flint -- would be a tragedy on top of a unjustified crisis.
Our Op/Ed: [bOpen Letter Gov. Rick Snyder: Too Late to Apologize About Flint's Water Crisis]
Open Letter to Gov. Rick Snyder: Too Late to Apologize About Flint's Water Crisis
Forewarning: This is a LONG ARTICLE broke up in parts -- due to three years plus of in-actions of the highest portions. Just wanted to make sure to mention this before clicking on the link. Thanks! 
What About Standards?
Should a Governor Who Set His Standards So High He Proudly Signed A Bill Twice Over Ensuring Full Control of Cities, Townships, Villages, Counties and School Districts-- That Fails To Meet His High Standards -- Be Easily Forgiven With an "Apology" for Allowing Flint's Residents to Drink Toxic Water for years on end?
Governor Rick Snyder, the answer is a resounding no.
No, Flint Residents should not accept your "apology" nor should they --- as YOU continued structure that allowed for repeated lies about safety of the water.
Apology -- Not -- Accepted!
Read more: http://www.reachoutjobsearch.com/2016/01/oped-open-letter-to-gov-rick-snyder-too.html#ixzz3wFd3qOfM
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Open Letter to Michigan's Mainstream Media in '16: Finally Tell The Truth About Rick Snyder
Maybe this state's Media will finally tell the truth on Michigan's Governor Rick Snyder (R). Or Maybe not at all....
However, one Media resource took a giant leap towards a truth line on December 31, 2015, or the last day of the prior year. And this Media Group endorsed Michigan Governor Rick Snyder twice over in 2010 and 2014 -- MLive.com.
"Gov. Rick Snyder apologized this week for his administration's handling of the Flint water crisis, and the director and main spokesman of the Department of Environmental Quality each resigned," MLive Editorial Board wrote December 31.
"That should be the beginning of the repairs necessary for this sad chapter, not the end.
The seeds of the water crisis began when the state installed an emergency financial manager to oversee Flint in 2011. While Flint local leaders bear the responsibility for their inability to manage the city's finances, they were not in position of control when a decision was made to save money by switching the city's drinking source. And as we know now, that resulted in elevated blood lead levels for untold numbers of Flint's citizenry.
The apology, and the resignations, confirm that state leaders know they did not do enough when concerns were raised about water quality. In fact, attempts were made by the state and its appointed managers to place the blame for the switch on local Flint leaders. As the controversy unfolded, the Snyder administration tried to discredit health concerns raised by Flint citizens and doctors, then very late in the process acknowledged the mistakes that were made," the Michigan Media Resource said.
Thus, our open letter to MLive Media Group begins as follows however, other traditional news resources in Michigan must equality heed the words below.
Read more: http://www.reachoutjobsearch.com/2016/01/oped-open-letter-to-michigans.html#ixzz3vz5taXwI
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Exclusive Interview: Flint, Michigan Water Activist Melissa Mays Visits IU Radio LIVE
Mays advocacy efforts to demand clean, drinkable water for Flint, Michigan residents displays the actions citizens should take to redress grievances against governmental entities seeking to promote corruption - as in the case of Flint's Toxic Lead Filled Water crisis - recently detailed by The Washington Post.
Prior to starting the organization "Water You Fighting For" in early 2015, Mays and family members were personally impacted by Flint's tainted water - suffering from high levels of lead in their blood and a litany of other health related elements due to drinking the City's Toxic Water.
As a long-term resident of the former "Buick City", Mays and fellow community members took complaints into action, contacting Legal Clerk and Environment Activist Erin Brockovich and Renowned Environment Researcher Marc Edwards to reveal the truth on Mid-Michigan's largest city water situation.
Listen to Melissa Mays story from the organization "Water You Fighting For" exclusively on Independent Underground Radio LIVE - "Detroit's Voice of Progress" podcast on December 22 ON-DEMAND.
Listen to the ON-DEMAND Interview Anytime At This Link: http://www.reachoutjobsearch.com/2015/12/exclusive-interview-flint-michigan.html#ixzz3vAiu6Y7D
Flint Toxic Water Situation Is Not New, It's Criminal, It's Past Time for Accountability
The Flint Water Scandal, where do began. Taking a mental trip back not to far ago in late 2014/early 2015, when stories about Tan, Black, Brown, Yellow and rock filled water started surfacing out of Flint, Michigan.
Our resource, Independent Underground Radio LIVE talked about the crisis and played recorded audio from the "Healing Stories -Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion Listening Panel" March 21, 2015, symposium on the podcast titled:
Why Is Flint MI Water Dirty & Filthy? - IU Radio LIVE 3.24.15
This blog is a small operation with limited resources. However, after attending the symposium presented in Flint, Michigan by the "Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion Listening Panel" which we were one of ten independent citizen journalism operations, exclusively invited - we knew then this story would be huge.
Read more: http://www.reachoutjobsearch.com/2015/12/oped-flint-toxic-water-situation-is-not.html#ixzz3v2NrXZ28
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RANDOM THOUGHT: USA Might Be Going Into War Like Actions OR War w/ ISIS - Obama's Special Address
The White House says the president will provide an update on the investigation. Federal authorities have said the attacks are being investigated as an act of terrorism.
"The President will also discuss the broader threat of terrorism, including the nature of the threat, how it has evolved, and how we will defeat it," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said in a statement. "He will reiterate his firm conviction that ISIL will be destroyed and that the United States must draw upon our values -- our unwavering commitment to justice, equality and freedom -- to prevail over terrorist groups that use violence to advance a destructive ideology."
READ MORE: http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/05/politics/obama-to-discuss-terror-threats/
Earlier in the day, President Obama said that "We will not be Terrorized" in a speech, given in a Saturday Morning Radio/Video Address:
According to CNN - the President had an internal briefing with his Security Advisers earlier this afternoon where more details of the San Bernardino attack was discussed. As media was not allowed to enter this meeting (as they should not be) they received "talking points" from the meeting, and not everything discussed.
Point of Note:
The LAST TIME President Obama called a Special Address from the White House Oval Office was Aug. 31, 2010 to announce End of U.S. combat operations in Iraq.
This would be the THIRD Special Address of President Obama from the Oval Office of his seven year term, with the first being June 15, 2010 - during the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
This speech and Special Address from the Oval Office is coming after the largest lost of life in a targeted terrorist attack since 9/11 and the second largest lost of life in a gun related incident since Sandy Hook.
READ MORE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Oval_Office_Addresses
Just a thought -- could be totally wrong - but there is a belief, the President will give further details tomorrow of a furthering plot with ISIS or ISIS Supporter cells intent to launch more attacks on American soil.
With such, the upcoming days and the President Election in 2016 - will be very interesting. It is doubtful (highly) President Obama can or would sit on information likely shared with him on the San Bernardino Shooting Massacre along with other International events created by ISIS, DASEH or Al Qaeda and sit on it -- even if it means military troops are being called as this typing takes place, to duty on a mission(s).
What the Hell Just Happened on MSNBC and CNN?
"A baffling, surreal scene just played out on the two networks, where the landlord of the San Bernardino shooting suspects apparently allowed reporters into their apartment.
The result was disturbing. On live national television, reporters sifted through the remains of the lives of Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik. They picked over children’s toys. They held up photos, speculating about whether the woman depicted in one might be Malik. They displayed Social Security cards and driver’s licenses with readily identifiable information—and not just for the deceased suspects.
As if the journalistic irresponsibility of baselessly speculating while holding up images of potentially innocent people on TV wasn’t bad enough, it beggars belief the scene wasn’t taped off and guarded. Reporters were given free rein to walk through an apartment that is an important part of the investigation, and they were allowed to handle what one would expect to be evidence. Police didn’t appear to know the media tour was going on."
READ MORE: http://www.theatlantic.com/notes/2015/12/what-the-hell-just-happened-on-msnbc/418893/?utm_source=SFTwitter
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Talk about DISTURBING and DISGUSTING -- this is what our American Media has become. Tainting the criminal scene in the midst of an investigation to be first to put on camera the suspected mass murderers, personal items. 
How Two Back and Forth's On Twitter -- Confirms the Mind of the #ProLifeRight - #StandWithPP!!
These are screenshot examples we had with Two Pro-Life Sick and Twisted Supporters BEFORE and After Lt. Catherine Buckley CONFIRMED the sad situation at the Colorado Springs, CO Planned Parenthood - which the media has reported at least (at this time) 12 individuals are injured and unknown causalities at this time.
WARNING: These are indeed Sick and Twisted but reveals the mind of the Pro-Life Right. One of which is a so-called "Journalist" for whatever that means....
Let's start with the "Journalist" -- Ben Shaprio:
It was our Tweets from @IUNewsTalk that called him out and got him to loosely "apologize" for his first tweet.
And this one --- from a person we block on Twitter under one "handle" then they continued to tweet us under the "other handle"... Unbelievable:
WOW, just WOW!
#StandingWithPP
UPDATE: News Conference on Planned Parenthood Shooting in Colorado Springs, CO
Lt. Catherine Buckley Colorado Springs, CO Police -- "This Situation STARTED at the Planned Parenthood". -- Time 3:06 pm PT/6:06 pm ET
And there it is. #DomesticTerrorism Period!
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