Rep. Rashida Tlaib Defends “Challenging” First Term in Reelection Bid
Detroit's state and local primary election is Aug. 4. See more information on the Aug. 4 primary election here. Detroit Today with...
Rev. Jim Wallis on “America’s Original Sin” and Ellison’s “Invisible Man”
WDET’s Book Club is back for a third year, and this summer’s selection is Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man,” a formative...
Watch Rep. John Lewis Funeral in Atlanta Live
Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta holds a Celebration of Life for Rep. John Lewis, who died at 80. It is estimated to...
Feds Send Officers, Funds to Stem Detroit Violence, Citing Protest Rhetoric
Detroit is one of several cities tapped by the Trump administration for an increased federal law enforcement presence to stem...
Henry Ford Seeks Volunteers For COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
Henry Ford Health System is looking for volunteers to take part in a trial of potential COVID-19 vaccine, Moderna. Moderna is being...
Rep. Haley Stevens Says Pandemic Unemployment Relief Still Necessary
The congressional charge to extend unemployment stimulus checks continues after Senate Republicans introduced the HEALS Act in Congress, which includes...
$600 COVID Unemployment Ends Despite Uncertain Economic Outlook
A funding cliff looms at the end of this week for the enhanced unemployment benefits that millions of Americans have...
Keep Your Kids Moving With Virtual Fitness Classes
A program at the University of Michigan is launching virtual fitness classes for kids. The Exercise and Sports Science Initiative will...
Federal Troops Deployed to Portland May be ‘Power Play’ by Trump
A tense political and ideological standoff in Portland, Ore. has served as a breaking point around the conversation about fascism in America. They're...
This Author Warns Of Fascism In America
The rise of political unrest and deployment of unmarked federal officers to recent Portland protests has regenerated debate about the...
Barriers Remain for Disabled People as ADA Reaches 30 Year Mark
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) changed the nation’s landscape. It requires things like curbs that can accommodate wheelchairs and...
MichMash: Campaigns Try to Reach Voters Without Touching Them During Coronavirus Pandemic
With social distancing necessary to curb the spread of COVID-19, candidates have to get creative with reaching voters. "They can...