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Coulter Highlights Oakland County’s Pandemic Successes, Says Transit Still a Priority

Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter says he's as committed as ever to working with regional leaders to propose, adopt and fund a regional...

Nathan Bomey’s New Book, “Bridge Builders,” Explores Social and Political Divide in America

After writing the 2018 book "After the Fact: The Erosion of Truth and the Inevitable Rise of Donald Trump," author...

Rep. Slotkin Warns of Vulnerability to Cyberattacks After Colonial Pipeline Hack

National security experts say the recent hack affecting a major U.S. pipeline is just one in a wave of recent cyberattacks. Earlier...

The U.S. Birthrate Is Dropping. Experts Weigh In on Why and What That Means for America’s Future.

The United States birthrate has continued to decline, according to new 2020 census data. The government revealed earlier this month...

We’re Thinking About Herd Immunity All Wrong, Says Social Epidemiologist

“Herd immunity” is a term that is often thrown around to indicate a point where the United States would have enough people...

What You Need To Know About Kids Getting Vaccinated

The Pfizer vaccine has been approved by the FDA for children ages 12 to 15 years old. Vaccinating this demographic is...

CDC Mask Guidance Is Premature, Wayne State Medical Researcher Says

If you’re fully vaccinated, you no longer need to wear a mask in most situations inside or outside. That’s the...

Enbridge Line 5 Now Trespassing on State Land After Missing Deadline

Enbridge has defied Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's May 12 deadline to shut down Line 5, which means the pipeline is now trespassing...

The Case for Using Historic Designation to Boost Economic Opportunity

The Atlantic's Inheritance Chapter Two explores "Black History in the Spaces and Places Where Memories Live." One of the latest pieces in...

Community-Focused Newsrooms Face New Challenges During Pandemic

Community-focused journalism is crucial to representing community interests, but the pandemic has made it significantly more difficult to build those connections. Journalists...

Political Consultants Weigh In on What a James Craig Gubernatorial Campaign Would Look Like

Detroit Police Chief James Craig has been hinting at running for governor of Michigan since the announcement of his retirement....

Linguist John McWhorter: “Profanity Is Something That Everybody Is Interested In”

Language has long ritualized greetings and terms of endearment, but why do seemingly all languages also have words considered to...