Clare Brennan works with the production team on “Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson” and helped produce Season Three of the podcast series “Created Equal.” She is also a freelance writer, covering politics and visual culture. A massive women’s soccer fan, outside of writing, you can catch her cheering on the U.S. Women’s National Team or her “home” squad, Manchester City. 

State Senator Erika Geiss Calls Mike Shirkey’s Capitol Riot Claims “Divorced From Reality”

The Michigan Republican Party is embroiled in controversy after Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey was caught on tape falsely saying...

Why Michigan Should Break Up Its Department of Health and Human Services

The COVID-19 pandemic, and Michigan's response to the health crisis, has unearthed new questions around the state's public health infrastructure....

If You Didn’t Understand What Happened With GameStop Last Week, You’re Not Alone

All eyes have been on the stock market after a group of users on a Reddit message board, WallStreetBets, sent...

How Biden Might Tackle “Toxic Polarization”

Unprecedented security measures have been put in place for Joe Biden's upcoming Inauguration, a stark reminder of the divisive and...

What Does Granholm’s Tenure as Governor Tell Us About Qualifications for Energy Secretary?

As President-elect Joe Biden continues to roll out his cabinet picks, this week brought some big news for Michiganders. Biden...

How COVID-19 Is Changing Holiday Shopping

The holiday season is typically marked by a frenzy of gift shopping, with shops decorating their storefronts in elaborate festive...

Coronavirus Vaccines are Coming, But Distribution Will be a Challenge

As America gears up for winter and an unconventional holiday season, the country is also ushering in a new chapter...

Detroit Based Industrial Sewing Company Has Been Making PPE for Months

Back in April, at the start of the pandemic, we talked with a few people about how metro Detroit organizations...

Kresge Foundation Launches Racial Justice Grant Initiative

This summer spurred a social and cultural reckoning over systemic racism and oppression. Organizations in Detroit and around the country are...

Co-Creator of The COVID Tracking Project on the Recent Surge in COVID-19 Cases

States and communities across the country are experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases. Significant community spread and a stark rise...

Leading Cybersecurity Expert Applauds Michigan Election Security Measures

The pandemic has shifted so much of American life, including the ways we vote. This year, an unprecedented number of Americans...

How Michigan’s Failures in Detroit, Flint Could Inform Urban Policy Nationwide

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has upended countless American cities and unearthed longstanding inequities in the country’s urban environment. This seismic...