Reporting shows the harshness of Trump’s Zero Tolerance immigration policy
During the first half of the Trump Administration, the Zero Tolerance policy was implemented. It split asylum-seeking families trying to...
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The role immigration can play in addressing Michigan’s labor shortage
Michigan is currently facing labor shortages in several industries, including healthcare and hospitality, according to a recent report from Michigan's...
A look back at ‘No Crime Day’ in Detroit
This week, Detroit city officials joined community leaders to discuss ways to stop gun violence in the area. While crime...
How the Wayne County Tax Foreclosure Auction works
The Wayne County Tax Foreclosure auction recently restarted after a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While its purpose...
How U.S. cities are faring post-Great Recession
Last month, the water system in Jackson, Mississippi — the state's largest city — failed, leaving most of its residents...
New book tells the story of civil rights activist George Crocket Jr.
George Crockett Jr. dedicated his life to advocate for economic and social justice. A new book, co-authored by Peter Hammer...
Detroit Jazz Festival returns with in-person performances
The Detroit Jazz Festival is underway from September 2-5 in Hart Plaza. As the world’s largest free jazz event, it...
Biden’s plan to cancel student debt sparks debate over economy, power structure
President Biden recently decided to cancel up to $20,000 of student loan debt. That would wipe out debt completely for...
Can Michigan’s infrastructure weather extreme storms?
Severe storms left over 262,000 customers without power in metro Detroit this week. Parts of southeast Michigan saw wind gusts...
The challenge facing the Michigan abortion rights ballot initiative
This week, the Michigan Board of Canvassers — consisting of two Republicans and two Democrats — will decide whether to...
What new Kids Count data reveals about Michigan kids
A recent Kids Count report reveals that Michigan could be doing a better job when it comes to the well-being...
How ‘dirty jobs’ impact poor and disadvantaged people
Some of the worst tasks in this world are the things that we don’t see. Slaughterhouses, jails and prisons, military...