How the U.S. Supreme Court Has Shaped Our Understanding of the Constitution
The Supreme Court of the United States has been responsible for shaping the cultural and political landscape of America in...
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New Book “Survival of the City” Says Landscape of America’s Urban Centers is Changing
Cities are perhaps one of humanity’s greatest inventions. They are hubs for creativity, innovation, wealth and connection. However, as the global...
NFL and Detroit Lions Storylines to Watch as Season Gets Underway
NFL football is back. Here in Detroit, the season had a rocky start. On Sunday, the Lions played poorly for three...
UM Faculty Member Shares Previously Unreleased 9/11 Photos 20 Years Later
It’s been 20 years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001....
New Book ‘Reign of Terror’ Says 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Led to Trump Presidency
In our discussions around the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks two decades later, one journalist is taking a critical look at...
Understanding the Deeper Meaning of Robert E. Lee Monument Removal
On Wednesday, the city of Richmond, Virginia, removed its memorial to Confederate General Robert E. Lee, one of the country’s...
Lack of Understanding on How to Navigate Health Care System a Common Issue for Caregivers
Aging comes with many obstacles. Mobility problems become an issue early on and financial struggles occur with the myriad costs...
Local Infectious Disease Experts Bust COVID-19 Myths
At this point, we’ve all heard a lot about COVID-19, and yet despite all of the public health messaging about...
New Book “Let Them Lead” Explores Lessons in Leadership from America’s Worst High School Hockey Team
How did a former high school hockey player, who never scored a goal, end up coaching that same team and...
Remembering Corktown Community Pillar Greg Mudge
Greg Mudge, owner of Mudgie's Deli in Corktown, passed away on Sept. 5 at the age of 46. Mudge opened the...
What the U.S. Constitution Says About Immigration
For centuries immigration has been synonymous with the United States, but what does the Constitution actually say about who can...
The Future of Roe v. Wade in Wake of Supreme Court Inaction on Texas Abortion Law
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court utilized the “shadow docket” to allow Texas to implement the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S....
