It’s not just Republicans. The left created mistrust, blockades in government too, scholar says
These days, the political left is trying to pass big pieces of legislation. They want legislation to bring immediate assistance...
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The consequences of Auburn Hills opting out of SMART transit
In just about any other major metropolitan area in the country, there is better public transit systems than in southeast...
How is Black history actually taught in American schools?
It’s Black History Month — a time many Americans take to reflect on the contributions of African Americans as well as...
Would abolishing police create safety and justice in the world?
The summer of 2020 was marked by protests following the deaths of George Floyd and Breanna Taylor. It was then...
COVID-19 cases on decline in Michigan, but it’s “not done with us,” Michigan’s top doctor says
COVID-19 cases are dropping quickly across the country. In fact, the rate of new infections is down by almost two-thirds...
Crypto currencies, explained by an expert
Crypto currencies are showing up in more and more places they weren’t five years ago, including Super Bowl advertisements. They...
Detroiters react to Stafford’s Super Bowl win
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl champions. Sadly, that's not a title Stafford was able to...
Gov. Whitmer’s proposed budget, explained
Michigan has a $7 billion budget surplus. That’s thanks to federal pandemic stimulus funding as well as the state's booming...
Detroit historian Jamon Jordan offers fuller picture of city’s past that goes beyond cars and Motown
Ever year, February is celebrated as Black History Month. Jamon Jordan is Detroit’s first official historian with a focus on...
‘Legitimate political discourse’: What are acceptable forms of debate in a democracy?
Truck drivers have been protesting in Canada causing major disruptions there and in Detroit due to the blockade of the...
Uncovering truth in a data-infested world
There has always been an assortment of questions that demand the public’s attention. However, with the influx of data that...
Lawrence says decision to retire was “death by a million cuts”
Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-Southfield) says personal loss and political violence were among her reasons to retire after this term. "My...