Racial Equality and the U.S. Constitution: Scholars on Shortcomings That Need to Be Addressed
The WDET Book Club is continuing its discussions about the U.S. Constitution to better understand how the document influences our daily...
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How Detroit’s Birwood Wall, Built to Divide Black and White Residents, Still Creates Racial Barriers
A new story from NBC News and Bridge Detroit titled “Built to Keep Black from White” explores the history of Detroit's Birwood Wall. The wall,...
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on How to Talk About COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal
There has been a surge in COVID-19 cases because of the new delta variant. This has led to increasing rates...
Post-Pandemic Stress Disorder: What It Is and How to Manage It
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, many people are beginning to realize the specific anxieties and triggers they've developed in...
Michigan GOP Lawmakers Look to Repeal Governor’s Emergency Powers as Legislative Tensions Rise
In Lansing, political negotiations are tense as legislators head toward their annual summer break. Republicans in the state Legislature are attempting...
Exhibition Halal Metropolis Showcases Muslim Life and Community
Halal Metropolis is an exhibition that celebrates Southeast Michigan’s Muslim community and the cultural diversity it brings to Detroit. The...
Rep. Dan Kildee on Infrastructure Bill: “It’s Not Enough”
The Biden administration is still working on its bipartisan infrastructure bill, all while the increase in severe summer weather events is showing...
Home Prices and Rental Costs Skyrocket in Michigan And Beyond
In the past few months, home prices and rental costs have skyrocketed. After so many companies were forced to send...
How the Constitution Shapes Equality and Inequality in America in 2021
The WDET Book Club is reading the U.S. Constitution this summer to understand how it still shapes our lives today,...
Detroit Policy Conference Returns In-Person as Region Faces Significant Challenges
The Detroit Regional Chamber will hold its first in-person Detroit Policy Conference in more than a year on Tuesday, July...
Rep. Elissa Slotkin Discusses Microchip Shortage, Infrastructure and Flooding
Automakers are losing a lot of money this year because of a shortage of microchips. These silicon microchips are about the...
Adam Serwer’s “The Cruelty Is the Point” Explores the Rise of Trump in America
Former President Donald Trump has frequently been criticized for his brand of politics, wherein he degrades and mocks his political...