The cost of a college degree: Is it worth it?
The price of a four-year college education has skyrocketed. There are now 43 million borrowers who collectively owe more than...
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The arguments for deleting social media accounts, according to author and artist Jaron Lanier
Americans are more critical of social media platforms than they were just a few years ago. The majority of the...
What we know about the FBI search at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate
Last week, in an unprecedented move, the FBI executed a search warrant on former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago. The FBI...
How close is America to fracturing? Author of “How Civil Wars Start” explains
People identify very differently depending on which political party they vote for. Liberals are more likely to live in cities,...
How will the Inflation Reduction Act impact the electric vehicle industry?
This week, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act. It contains the largest investment in green energy the Senate...
Oakland County’s new transit millage — what it means and how likely it is to pass
For years, the Regional Transit Authority has tried to create a regional public transit system, but has failed to get...
The issues with Detroit’s tax ecosystem and how it can improve
Detroit’s tax structure may be a bit unique — and that’s partly because Detroit is a city trying to redevelop...
How the United Auto Workers union is changing following its latest convention
Two weeks ago, the United Auto Workers union (UAW) closed its 38th Constitutional Convention during a week filled with historic...
The rise, fall and potential resurgence of unions in America
While union membership has continued to decline in recent years, last month saw an increase in momentum for labor movements in Michigan....
Should Democrats spend donor money in Republican primary elections?
Last week in the Republican Primary, former Trump administration official and 2020 election denier, John Gibbs, beat Representative Peter Meijer....
President Biden and the Democrats are passing legislation but losing popularity — why?
President Joe Biden’s approval rating is low at 39% — one of the lowest presidential approval ratings in history since the end...
How structural and interpersonal racism affects health outcomes
In Michigan, Black babies are three times more likely than white babies to die within the first year of life....