Attempts to Upend American Democracy Not Going Away Anytime Soon, Political Columnist Says
About one year ago, an armed mob broke into the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results....
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A Defense of — and Rebuttal to — Michigan’s New Political Maps
This year, electoral politics will be critical in Michigan and across the country. Notably, however, this election will be distinct...
What You Need to Know About Michigan’s New Political Maps
Up until now partisan politicians have been able to draw maps behind closed doors in ways that have disproportionately advantaged...
Why a New Lawsuit is Seeking to Undo Michigan’s New Political Maps
Not everyone is happy with Michigan’s new legislative and congressional maps. There’s plenty of criticism coming from all sides of...
Rep. Debbie Dingell Discusses Leaving Dearborn, Build Back Better and the Future of Our Democracy
After many decades of having a “Dingell” represent Dearborn, the city will have a new congressional representative. Michigan’s independent commission has officially...
Get in the Christmas Spirit with Stephen Henderson’s Holiday Music Mix
Sure, presents are nice and cookies are delicious, but, for many people, music is what really defines the holiday season....
WDET’s Annual Festivus Airing of Grievances for 2021
Just as we all thought things would get better in 2021, we’ve racked up a lot of grievances ranging from...
How Climate Change Shook Michiganders in 2021 — and What Things Could Look Like in the Years Ahead
Each year, the number of stories highlighting the changing climate has increased. In much of the world, there’s reason for that. This...
A Look Back at 2021 In Michigan Government and Politics
From federal COVID-19 relief funds to the newly formed Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, the Michigan Legislature has faced a...
Looking Back on 2021’s Most Significant Court Cases and News Stories, from Racial Justice to Oxford Shooting
There have been several high-profile trials and legal challenges this year that have dealt with everything from racial justice and abortion rights to...
The Challenges of Caregiving and Parenting During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everybody’s lives, but parents and caregivers have had to adapt especially quickly amid virtual school...
2021 In Pandemic News: What We’ve Learned and Where We’re Headed
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted dramatically in 2021, from the widespread availability of vaccines to children and adults, the arrival of...