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the city s water system. jackson has had water problems for decades. this summer, much of the city was without running water for days. after heavy rain aggravated problems on the city s main water treatment plant. joining me right now is this person. they are the executive director of the peoples advocacy institute. she is the sister of the jackson mayor. thank you for being with us. we appreciate it. thank you for having me. jackson has had water problems for years. what does it mean that the federal government is now stepping into rectify the situation? it means that we are now getting what we have been asking for. we are very excited at the department justice has stepped in. we are thankful to many were gonna say shuns that have pushed for the. that includes the residents. we recognize the doj actions along with the recent action by the epa came about largely due to outcry and community advocacy. it made our residents respect
Groups plan effort for Mississippi voting rights restoration
EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, Associated Press
April 19, 2021
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1of14With tears rolling down her face, Debra Thomas speaks of the process to have her voting rights restored after completing her prison sentence, Monday, April 19, 2021, during a Poor People s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival assembly and news briefing in Jackson, Miss. The group presented a number of issues they hope will be addressed at a national gathering later in the year, including aspects of voter suppression, a low minimum wage and police violence.Rogelio V. Solis/APShow MoreShow Less
2of14Rev. William J. Barber II, national co-chair of the Poor People s Campaign, tells a gathering in downtown Jackson, Miss., that restoring voting rights to people who have finished serving time is a moral imperative, Monday, April 19, 2021. Barber was among speakers who addressed issues including voter suppression, low minimu