New U of D Mercy president focused on community development, holistic education
This semester, Donald Taylor begins his tenure as the University of Detroit Mercy's 26th president. He follows Dr. Antoine Garibaldi,...
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Oakland County politics in the wake of the midterms
Oakland County’s politics are changing. Once a longtime Republican stronghold, a majority of voters in the region supported Hillary Clinton...
The most pressing issues in the Detroit school board race
There are 18 candidates but only four seats available on the Detroit Public Schools Community District board. Like all communities...
California Congressman wants high-paying tech jobs to be the Rust Belt’s future
Where you grow up can factor into your educational outcomes and the money you make as an adult. In comparison...
Martell Bivings wants tax cuts and energy independence, says voting rights is non-issue with Detroiters
The 13th Congressional District has received a lot of attention, both in Michigan and especially in the city of Detroit....
Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin talks her run for office and problems in our politics
As we get closer to election day in Michigan, some Congressional races are heating up — including the 7th Congressional...
New novel explores whiteness, loss and a changing world
The makeup of who lives in the United States is changing. That means that the average American today is less...
The difficulties of parenting, according to the author of a new book
Parenting seems to have changed a lot in the past several decades. Raising kids is more expensive than in the...
Exploring the pros and cons of Michigan’s November ballot proposals
On election day, voters will consider three ballot measures affecting term limits, voter access and abortion in Michigan. Michigan Proposal...
Michigan works to attract large-scale industry with nearly $1 billion budget
Lawmakers and residents of states across the country are always looking for new ways to attract business. In Michigan, the...
Why caregivers in Michigan are struggling as population ages
Michigan's older population is growing faster than the national average; nearly a quarter of residents are 60 or older. Caregiving...
State Senator Tom Barrett discusses why he’s running for Congress
Michigan’s new Congressional Districts have shaken things up in our politics. It means incumbents now have to run in places...