Detroit artist explores how poetry and cooking can help us manage grief during difficult moments
Look around, and consider the last decade and a half of American life. People have borne witness to multiple recessions,...
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How photos tell the story of war in Ukraine
This week, a Russian soldier pled guilty to killing an unarmed civilian in the first war crimes trial since the...
Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin believes more should be done to negotiate lower gas prices
Gas prices continue to rise in Michigan, hitting a new record high this week. These increases are occurring while oil...
A look at Elon Musk’s attempted purchase of Twitter
Elon Musk, who is by some measures the richest person in the world, says he wants to buy Twitter. But...
New Michigan report aims for state to be carbon neutral by 2050 – is it possible?
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has released the final draft of its ambitious climate plan. It’s...
How comfort and complacency must change following the mass shooting in Buffalo
On Saturday, an 18-year-old gunman killed 10 people at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. The white shooter drove...
Validity called into question over James Craig’s Republican bid for governor
Challengers to James Craig’s campaign claim multiple forged signatures on his nominating petition. The alleged forgeries have been attributed to...
The case for Thaddeus Stevens being an American hero
Thaddeus Stevens was a radical Republican who grew up poor in Vermont. He came to support abolition, fight economic inequality,...
Malcolm X-inspired opera opens Saturday at Detroit Opera House
Malcolm X was a minister, human rights activist and prominent Black nationalist leader who served as a spokesman for the...
How the “big lie” came to be and why people still believe it
President Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election fair and square. But many people — including prominent Republicans — say...
Ukrainian author explains how Ukrainians are fighting for their land, history and culture
It has now been months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the war has turned into one of attrition — as...
Why one political scientist believes Democrats can still win rural voters
As the 2022 midterm elections approach, Democrats face the growing issue of electability in sparsely populated areas. Because of the...