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Impeachment in the Age of Distraction: “People Aren’t Paying Attention”

The public testimony yesterday from William Taylor and George Kent gave Americans an inside look into an important part of...

New Marygrove School Makes Education A Community Hub

This fall, the inaugural class of the School at Marygrove started the 9th grade. The new initiative on the Marygrove campus...

Congressman Kildee on Impeachment: “This Isn’t a Parking Ticket, This Isn’t Some Oversight”

It’s looking like another day in Washington where the public will get a look inside the impeachment inquiry with public...

In 2019, Obamacare Finds It’s Footing With Healthcare Marketplace

Kaiser Health News It’s open enrollment season for health care. Between now until December 15, millions of Americans are trying...

Detroit Public Schools Superintendent Nikolai Vitti Touts Progress, Explains Challenges Ahead

Dr. Nikolai Vitti inherited a discounted and under-performing Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) in 2017. As Superintendent, Dr. Vitti isn't...

New Flint Mayor Faces Another Financial Emergency On Day One

Michigan House of Representatives Flint gets a new mayor on Monday. Less than a week after narrowly defeating incumbent mayor Karen...

The Challenges Of Being Yourself in the Workplace

Why don’t we open up more at work? Probably because we fear being judged, misunderstood or disliked. This is especially...

New CMU President Bob Davies On Push to Expand Presence in Detroit

Its main campus may be two hours north of Detroit in Mt. Pleasant, but Central Michigan University is looking to expand...

Beyond #OKboomer, Four Women of Four Different Generations Talk Politics

A 40-year age gap separates the oldest and youngest candidates in a crowded Democratic presidential primary field. The slate of...

Local Election Highlights Include Marijuana Losses, Ranked Choice Voting

Voters in many communities across Michigan went to the polls on Tuesday. Incumbents in a number of communities held on...

Senator Gary Peters On Impeachment, Climate Change, and Michigan Politics

The impeachment inquiry into President Trump is commanding headlines and consuming national politics. While the turmoil in Washington consumes the discourse,...

Michigan House Approves Legislation to Help Residents Clear Criminal Records

Michigan lawmakers have approved legislation that would make it easier for people to clear their criminal records. Expungement will apply...