Metro Detroit’s ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Market
Jake Neher/WDET Metro Detroit’s housing model is not designed to meet the needs and demands of many residents in the...
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Why Aren’t We Hearing More About Environmental Justice from Presidential Candidates?
Jake Neher/WDET There were few mentions of the environment during the big speeches we heard last week from the Democratic...
Previewing This Week’s Primaries with Detroit News Reporter Chad Livengood
Rick Pluta/Michigan Public Radio Network (MPRN) We’ve been talking a lot about the November elections lately. But voters will be...
Democrats, Women, and Trump Supporters React to Hillary Clinton’s Nomination
Rick Pluta/Michigan Public Radio Network (MPRN) Hillary Clinton became the first woman to accept the nomination for president from a...
President of The Henry Ford Previews This Week’s Maker Faire
Courtesy of The Henry Ford Maker Faire Detroit is not your father’s summer street fair. This weekend at the Henry...
Duggan ‘Blindsided’ By Hackel, Patterson Opposition to Regional Transit Plan
Sandra Svoboda The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan's (RTA) board has put the organization's plan to improve public transportation in Metro...
DNC Day Three and Evaluating News Coverage Of The National Party Conventions
Michael Hayball The Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia has had no shortage of skillful speeches filled with soaring rhetoric. Last...
DNC Recap: Humanizing Hillary Clinton And The Scene In Philly
phila.gov President Bill Clinton painted a picture on Tuesday night of Hillary Clinton as a tireless advocate for justice and those in...
How Do Democrats’ Education Proposals Stack Up to GOP, Trump?
WDET Of all the major policy areas being discussed by the two major presidential campaigns, education is one that directly...
RTA Vote This Week Could Have Big Implications for Future of Transit in Metro Detroit
Laura Weber Davis, WDET Thursday is a critical day for the future of mass transit in Southeast Michigan. The Regional...
Bernie Sanders’ Supporters Could Get Big Win With Superdelegate Overhaul
legislature.maine.gov On Monday, Bernie Sanders gave his best pitch to date asking his followers to accept reality and support Hillary Clinton. He...
United Farm Workers Co-Founder Eyes Big Latino Turnout in November Election
"The strongest weapon ever, the non-violent weapon, is our vote," says Dolores Huerta. "Take it to the ballot box." U.S. Department...