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Detroit Physicians on the Frontlines of Latest COVID-19 Spike Discuss Breakthrough Cases and Delta Variant

The highly contagious delta variant is now the predominant strain of the novel coronavirus in Michigan. It’s likely to be a big...

The Psychology Behind Why Some People Still Don’t Want the COVID-19 Vaccine

As COVID-19 numbers increase yet again here in Michigan, a few striking truths are emerging. The first is that the...

Freedom House Detroit and Samaritas Working to Help Afghan Refugees

The Taliban has once again seized control of Afghanistan. In response, the United States is getting ready to receive thousands...

Rep. Dan Kildee Says U.S. Has “Obligation” To Do More To Help Afghan Refugees

Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint Township) says the U.S. should play a larger role in the evacuation and resettlement of Afghan...

Michigan Educators, Kids Get Ready to Return to School Amid Rising COVID-19 Numbers

Educators and parents were counting on this pandemic school year being safer with vaccinations, but the highly infectious delta variant has...

Experts Debate Second Amendment’s Effects on Equality, Inequality in the United States

The right to bear arms is a right many people hold close. Some view the right as integral for self-defense....

The War In Afghanistan: Michigan Experts Weigh In On What Could’ve Been Done Differently

On Monday, President Joe Biden addressed the American people after the United States began evacuating Afghanistan. The Taliban now controls the country...

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Talks COVID-19, Floods and Census Response

After the FDA authorized additional COVID-19 vaccine doses for the immunocompromised, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced he would offer a third dose...

Efforts to Restrict Voting in Michigan, Across U.S. Aim to Succeed Where GOP Failed in 2020 Elections, Journalist Says

Just two months ago, leading scholars of democracy and voting law put out a statement of concern, warning that some...

New Report Showcases Role of Immigrants in Building Community Resilience in Detroit

Global Detroit recently released a study on the impact of Detroit's fast-growing immigrant neighborhoods over several years. Executive Director Steve...

Unpacking the Infrastructure Package and What It Means for Michigan

Earlier this week, the Senate passed a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, a sweeping piece of legislation that has already made...

Reps. Debbie Dingell and Fred Upton on Bipartisan Support for Sweeping Infrastructure Bill

A monumental $1 trillion infrastructure bill took shape earlier this week in Washington. Two lawmakers from Michigan, who were part of the...