U.S. Constitution’s Intentional Omission of Voting Rights Creates Problems for Democracy Today
Most Americans in 2021 view the right to vote and to free and fair elections as fundamental to who we...
Month: July 2021
Three Detroiters Vie to Unseat Janice Winfrey for Detroit City Clerk
Detroit’s primary is coming up on Aug. 3. That election and every one that follows is run by the City Clerk, whose...
Local Leaders Try to Undo Racism Embedded in Constitution By Seeking Reparations
As part of 101.9 FM WDET's Book Club, we're inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every resident...
Here’s What’s Driving the Increase of New COVID-19 Infections in Michigan
Less mask wearing, not enough vaccinated people and more contagious variants are driving an increase in COVID-19 infections over the past...
Southeast Michigan Grappling with New Climate Realities
Large floods have been devastating Southeast Michigan throughout the summer, and the intensifying storms can be linked directly to a...
Tuesday, July 27: Watch Live: Jan. 6 Select Committee Is Holding Its 1st Hearing
The House select committee on the Jan. 6 insurrection is holding its first hearing. The committee has been plagued with...
Pandemic Has Hurt Government Transparency, Reporters and Watchdogs Say
Reporters and government watchdogs say the pandemic has made government transparency problems worse in Michigan. MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and...
From Nigeria to Detroit, Timothy Orikri Preaches With His Paintbrushes
The Artist Next Door illuminates and celebrates Detroit area artists from a variety of cultural backgrounds and disciplines to enhance...
What You’ll Need to Know to Travel to Canada When Border Reopens
Canada announced earlier this month that it would open its border to fully vaccinated Americans starting Aug. 9. However, the U.S....
Meet Mayor Duggan’s Pick to Lead Detroit’s Efforts to Make Development More Equitable
We are several years into Detroit’s revival as a city attracting major investment and attention from businesses. Yet, those attempts...
MDOT Says I-75 Will Remain Down to One Lane Through August for Repairs
Early in July a tanker fire on I-75 at Big Beaver caused the freeway to close and has since left it...
The Right to Bear Arms and Rock Out: The Second Amendment’s Influence on Music
As part of 101.9 FM WDET's Book Club, we're inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every resident...