The First Amendment Faces Tests Amid Black Lives Matter Protests, Insurrection
As part of 101.9 WDET’s Book Club, we’re inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every...
James White Named Detroit Police Chief After National Search
James White has been named Detroit’s police chief after serving since June 1 as an interim replacement for James Craig...
Mask Mandates, Vaccines and Virtual Learning: Schools Forced to Make Tough Decisions in New School Year
The start of the new school year comes as the threat of the COVID-19 delta variant worsens in Michigan. As...
Detroit Physicians on the Frontlines of Latest COVID-19 Spike Discuss Breakthrough Cases and Delta Variant
The highly contagious delta variant is now the predominant strain of the novel coronavirus in Michigan. It’s likely to be a big...
The Fight for a Right to Education: How the Courts Have Shaped Schools and Society
As part of 101.9 WDET’s Book Club, we’re inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every...
U.S. Regulators Give Full Approval to Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift...
The Psychology Behind Why Some People Still Don’t Want the COVID-19 Vaccine
As COVID-19 numbers increase yet again here in Michigan, a few striking truths are emerging. The first is that the...
Watch Live: President Biden Delivers Remarks on Afghanistan and Tropical Storm Henri
President Biden will address the nation on Sunday about the administration's ongoing evacuation effort in Afghanistan. The president is also...
Whitmer: Michigan Ready to Offer Afghans “a New Home”
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday that Michigan will welcome Afghans fleeing their homeland country following the collapse of the U.S.-backed...
Freedom House Detroit and Samaritas Working to Help Afghan Refugees
The Taliban has once again seized control of Afghanistan. In response, the United States is getting ready to receive thousands...
U.S. Keeps Ban on Nonessential Border Crossings to Slow COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government on Friday extended a ban on nonessential travel along the borders with Canada and...
Watch Live: Biden Gives an Update on Afghanistan Evacuations
Amid a torrent of criticism, President Joe Biden plans to speak at 1 p.m. Friday from the White House about...