There was a lot of anticipation for the Biden presidency. For those tired of the Trump presidency, Biden offered a reprieve and the promise of a more stable democracy. The Biden administration has gotten some things done. It passed the American Rescue Plan, a trillion-dollar infrastructure bill, put 100 million shots in 50 million arms..
Rep. Debbie Dingell Discusses Leaving Dearborn, Build Back Better and the Future of Our Democracy
After many decades of having a “Dingell” represent Dearborn, the city will have a new congressional representative. Michigan’s independent commission has officially re-written its political maps, which will soon cause a shift in political representation. “The vote we have is the fundamental foundation of our democracy and people are trying to undermine people’s confidence in that. You..
Petition Effort to Boost Michigan Minimum Wage Moves Closer to Collecting Signatures
The initiative campaign to increase Michigan’s minimum wage took another step Tuesday toward putting a question on the 2022 ballot. The Raise the Wage Michigan campaign filed with state elections officials a summary of its proposal that will appear on the petition form. The campaign will also file a copy of the petition form, but..
Union Workers Vote to Accept New Five-Year Contract with Kellogg
Union workers at the Kellogg company have approved a new contract with the cereal maker. Members of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union voted on the new offer over the weekend. The offer includes cost-of-living adjustments and a $1.10 per hour raise for all employees. The move ends a more than two-month..
Striking Kellogg Employees Rally After Union and Company Reach Tentative Agreement
Striking Kellogg employees and their families rallied in Battle Creek on Friday as the union for the food giant have a new tentative agreement. 1,400 members of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union will vote Sunday and Monday on the new offer. Workers in Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Tennessee walked off..
The Challenges of Caregiving and Parenting During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everybody’s lives, but parents and caregivers have had to adapt especially quickly amid virtual school and other rapidly changing circumstances. As primary caregiver to multiple family members, journalist Desiree Cooper says we need more formal systems of care and support in the United States. “It’s been a pretty dark time..
When COVID Cancelled Weddings, This Photographer and Videographer Pivoted to Community-Builders
When weddings were canceled during the pandemic, videographer Tufail Uddin and photographer Mohtashim Mahin of Thru the Lens Production lost their main source of income. They had to find other ways of making money by taking a financial leap to follow their dreams. Tufail Uddin grew up in Detroit. Like many kids raised by immigrant..
What You Need To Know About Signing Up for Healthcare Under the ACA Ahead of Wednesday’s Deadline
Wednesday, December 15, is the deadline to sign up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act for plans that start on January 1. People can still sign up for plans that start in February until January 15. "Millions more people nationally are now eligible for financial help. And those who are already eligible are now..
Detroit Launches Workforce Program Skills for Life
Detroit is launching a three-year initiative funded by federal pandemic relief dollars. The Skills for Life job placement and training program aims to put 2,200 Detroiters to work at various city jobs like cleaning up commercial corridors and landscaping public properties. City officials say the program will help Detroiters overcome barriers to work or school. Candidates can get assistance with child care and transportation as they get certified in various skilled trades. ..
Sen. Gary Peters Discusses Build Back Better, Semiconductors and the New Omicron Variant
After passing the House, it’s now up to Senate Democrats to determine the fate of President Joe Biden’s signature social spending legislation. The Build Back Better package would make some of the boldest investments in what Democrats are calling “human infrastructure,” including universal pre-K, expanded child care, health care, climate change mitigation and much more...