Detroit, Michigan, USA. Religious and community activists block the entrance to Homrich, a contractor hired to shut off water service to Detroit residents. As it tries to recover from bankruptcy, the city is shutting off water to tens of thousands of residents living in poverty who are behind on their bills. Mary Ellen Howard (carrying sign) of the Sisters of Mercy participated. Credit: Jim West/Alamy Live News

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