What the anti-lynching law means for the country
The Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act has now passed. It comes after a century of stalls and blockades — and well...
Sam Corey is a producer for 101.9 WDET, which includes finding and preparing interesting stories for the daily news, arts and culture program, The Metro. Sam joined WDET after a year and a half at The Union, a small newspaper in California, and stints at a variety of local Michigan outlets, including WUOM and the Metro Times. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago.
Ukrainian-Michiganders view on Russia’s war
It has now been over a month since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. Those who have kept up with...
Detroit Opera is reopening with a new name and new remake of old show
As the most recent COVID-19 wave dies down in America and in Detroit, more venues continue to open up. One...
How to teach kids about the war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has now been raging for more than a month. For many people, the scenes of death,...
The link between internet access and COVID-19 deaths
The internet connects us to a world of information that can help direct us in our everyday lives. It can...
Evaluating the expanded Child Tax Credit
The amount the United States invests in children is low compared to other developed countries — with little to no...
Could gas tax suspension ease pump prices?
Gas prices have been rising for some time, and are now skyrocketing as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine...
The promises and drawbacks of ranked choice voting
Ranked choice voting is a system that allows people to rank their favorite candidates, preventing votes from being wasted —...
You can’t pay attention and it’s not your fault — according to new book
We live in a world with more artificial distractions than ever before. Author Johann Hari says our focus is being...
Ukrainian-Americans share perspective on Russia invasion
After weeks of troop build up, the Russian attack against Ukraine began early Thursday morning and the aggression has shown...
How Michigan’s new political maps will change dynamics for candidates across the state
New political lines mean new political dramas and dilemmas in Michigan. Typically, every two years, incumbents who want another term...
New book explores the long afterlife of incarceration
Michigan has its fair share of laws on the books that prevent citizens returning to society after a conviction from...