On today’s episode, Neph is joined by returning guest Gabriel Lara and special guest Michael Romain to discuss what we will refer to as the “Maywood water crisis.” As many of you know, Gabriel currently serves as CSPL’s Community Organizer for our Economic Justice campaign. Our second guest, Michael Romain currently serves as the Publisher at Village Press and Equity Editor at Growing Community Media. Neph, Gabriel, and Michael also discuss possible ways to get involved and address this issue on local and maybe national levels.

To learn more about the Maywood Water Issue, you can visit the following sources:  

Before the Faucet, After the Flush

Ever wonder how Chicago’s water system works?

Maywood’s Sky High Water Bills Partly Due To Sky High Waste

After Trib Report, Maywood Outlines Efforts to Save Water

Maywood Approves >$100K in Backpay for Wrongfully Terminated Worker

Brain-damaging lead found in tap water from most Illinois communities during the past 6 years, Tribune analysis finds

Proviso Suburbs, School Districts To Get Millions In Federal Relief 

Ep. 180: The Era of 'Big Government Is Evil’ Is Over! (feat. David Dayen) 

Moody's Downgrades The Village Of Maywood's (Il) Long Term General Obligation Rating To Baa3 From A1

To follow more of Michael’s work, visit Vfpress.news or follow him @michaelromain on Twitter. To contact Michael Romain, you can email [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also call him at (708) 359-9148.

To learn about how to become a member or donate, visit us at csplaction.org. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter using the handles @CSPLAction and @partingdwaters.

Hosts: Nephtalie Lesperance and Rosette Mamboleo

Producers: Nephtalie Lesperance and Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL)

Music: No Frills Comparsa by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3535-no-frills-comparsa 

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/