Why ‘Parasite’s Oscar Wins Matter
The 92nd Academy Awards took place last night and it was one to remember, especially for Parasite, winner of Best...
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Brighton Gardens: The Idlewild Inspired Community You’ve Never Heard Of
You may have heard about Idlewild, the resort community up north often called "Michigan’s black Eden." But there are smaller...
After ‘American Dirt’ Controversy, Will Publishers Embrace Minority Authors?
Recently, a firestorm ensued after the publication of a book titled “American Dirt." It’s a story about a Mexican mother...
‘Detroiter’ Mitt Romney Breaks with Party on Impeachment Vote
President Donald Trump has been acquitted of two impeachment charges. The hearings have been endowed with an air of inevitability....
How Trigger Warnings Could Worsen Anxiety Among Students
By now you’ve likely heard the term "trigger warning." It’s become an increasingly common disclaimer at the start of any...
Meet the Michigan Doctor Who Confronted VP Pence Over Medicaid Cuts
Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson speaks with Dr. Rob Davidson, the Michigan physician who confronted Vice President Mike Pence over...
Wayne County Invests in Public Defenders for Poor Detroiters
Jake Neher/WDET Criminal justice reform has gained renewed attention locally and nationally, as a unique opportunity for bipartisan consensus. A...
Rep. Kildee Not a Fan of Pelosi Shredding Trump Speech; Says Oversight Will Continue
It was the most meme-worthy moment of President Trump's 2020 State of the Union speech. Immediately after Trump wrapped his...
Iowa’s First Place In Presidential Contests Questioned After 2020 Caucus Mayhem
Hours after the caucuses in Iowa ended, zero precincts were reporting official results. Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg claimed...
Misinformation, Disinformation And How Tech Distorts Democracy
In recent years, the worlds of technology and politics have become increasingly intertwined. Various platforms each have their own policies...
Former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley on Whitmer’s Roads Bond: ‘Any Option Better Than This One’
Last week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a plan to borrow more than $3 billion for roads in Michigan. "It needs...
Former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, Who Once Shunned Trump, Now Defends Him
In 2016, then-candidate for Governor Brian Calley had strong words of denunciation for then-candidate Donald Trump. "I don't use the...