Nora Rhein works with the production team on "Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson" on 101.9 WDET. Rhein is a Public Relations Major with a Theatre Management minor at Wayne State University. She is a contributing writer for The South End, VP of Membership Services for Wayne State's PRSSA chapter, and Low Brass Section leader of the WSU marching band.

Suspensions and Expulsions Hurt More Than They Help Metro Detroit Students, Says Criminal Justice Professor

Suspensions and expulsions are normal parts of discipline in the American school system, occurring almost as frequently as “timeouts.” In his new book...

How Zoning Laws Drive Segregation, Inequality in Places Like Metro Detroit

Single-family zoning laws, or city ordinances preventing non-single-family homes from being built, created the image of the quintessential residential area we...

NPR’s Tim Mak Details the NRA’s Downfall in New Book “Misfire”

For decades, the National Rifle Association used its strong political influence and lobbying powers to block gun control legislation in...

State Is “Ready to Go” on COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids 5-11 Years Old, Says Michigan’s New Top Doctor

For almost two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has been the largest influence on our daily lives. With the three major...

Another Michigan Lead Crisis Is Erupting in Benton Harbor

The city of Benton Harbor recently declared a state of emergency due to severe lead levels in its drinking water,...

Worker Shortages and Supply Chain Issues Bring Consumers’ Unrealistic Demands to Light, Journalist Says

In the age of digital shopping and same-day delivery, America has developed glaring overconsumption habits that cloud our expectations for convenience....

Rep. Dan Kildee Reflects on Life of Uncle and Former Congressman Dale Kildee

On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Dale Kildee passed away at the age of 92.  “The way he carried himself, the way...

Mental Health Initiative Will Help Fill Gaps in Treatment, Stabenow Says

A new mental health initiative in Michigan led by Sen. Debbie Stabenow is providing $26.5 million in funding to Certified...

Keisha N. Blain’s New Book “Until I Am Free” Highlights Life and Activism of Fannie Lou Hamer

As Americans continue the debate over voting rights legislation, author and historian Dr. Keisha N. Blain looks back on the...

Detroit Mayoral Candidate Anthony Adams Makes His Case Against Duggan

Nov. 2 marks the Detroit mayoral election, with former Deputy Mayor Anthony Adams challenging incumbent Mayor Mike Duggan. Adams’ campaign...

Rep. Andy Levin Says Democrats Will Pass Build Back Better and Infrastructure Legislation

President Biden is visiting Michigan on Tuesday to promote his bipartisan infrastructure bill and the larger "Build Back Better" package, which represents...

Michigan House Democratic Leader: “You Can’t Undo the Public Health Code in the Budget”

Earlier this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the $70 billion 2022 fiscal year state budget into law. FY22 is considered...