Mackinac Policy Conference: Rep. Lawrence reflects on retirement and political career
Rep. Brenda Lawrence has worked in politics for decades and has served the 14th House District for Michigan since 2015....
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Mackinac Policy Conference: Rep. Debbie Dingell talks gun reform, polarization
Gun reform legislation has been one of the most important policy priorities for Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) as of late....
Mackinac Policy Conference: Mayor Mike Duggan says city to reveal plan to promote homeownership for Detroit residents
Detroit will receive $826 million as part of the American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA") passed by the federal government. The...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Sen. Debbie Stabenow talks gun control, supply chain shortages
A variety of political issues are concerning Michigan representatives, including higher gas prices, supply chain shortages, and gun violence. These...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Sen. Gary Peters talks gun control, postal service reform
The recent violent shootings have brought gun control talks back in the spotlight in Washington. Sen. Gary Peters discusses what...
Michigan disqualifies five GOP candidates for governor due to forged petition signatures
Five Republican candidates for governor have been disqualified from the ballot following a review from the state’s Board of Canvassers....
Movement headliner Jeff Mills shares why techno was birthed in Detroit
Although widely associated with Europe, techno music was invented in Detroit in the early nineteen eighties. Inspired by futurist ideals,...
Solutions to America’s complex web of gun violence
Americans are only halfway through the year, and there have already been more than 200 mass shootings. In 2020, gun...
The case for improving property values in Detroit through split-rate taxation
Detroit homeowners continue to face challenges with property taxes. Even as values rise, Detroit has the lowest property values of...
Stephen Henderson on mass shooting at elementary school in Texas
The following is an essay from WDET Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson: How long will it be before the next...
Journalist Maria Hinojosa talks “Suave” podcast — juvenile life without parole sentencing
Although banned in some states, life in prison without the possibility for parole is still allowed in much of the...
Trump has a grip on the Republican Party — can it be broken?
On his way out of office, former President Trump helped inspire a political coup. Nearly 70% of Republican voters still...