How Trigger Warnings Could Worsen Anxiety Among Students

By now you’ve likely heard the term "trigger warning."  It’s become an increasingly common disclaimer at the start of any...

The Environment, Criminal Justice and Education Stories to Watch in 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spent lots of time talking about roads, jobs, and healthcare during her State of the State speech....

Meet the Michigan Doctor Who Confronted VP Pence Over Medicaid Cuts

Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson speaks with Dr. Rob Davidson, the Michigan physician who confronted Vice President Mike Pence over...

Misinformation, Disinformation And How Tech Distorts Democracy

In recent years, the worlds of technology and politics have become increasingly intertwined. Various platforms each have their own policies...

Former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, Who Once Shunned Trump, Now Defends Him

In 2016, then-candidate for Governor Brian Calley had strong words of denunciation for then-candidate Donald Trump. "I don't use the...

Duggan Says Whitmer ‘Quickly Becoming the Auto Jobs Governor’

Gov. Whitmer is "quickly becoming the auto jobs governor," Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said Wednesday night on the floor of...

New Evidence May Free Detroit Artist After 50 Years Behind Bars

Metro Times In 1973, Ray Gray was a talented young artist and athlete in Detroit.  But in February of that...

The Art of Losing Someone

Ryan Patrick Hooper How do artists remember their dead? For the friends of Stretch Adam, it was about following in...

State Capitol’s ‘Boy’s Club’ Culture Impacts Everyone

The burgeoning scandal concerning allegations of sexual harassment at the State Capitol have spurred a conversation around toxic masculinity in...

State Regulator Says Fiat Chrysler Air Quality Plans ‘Fall Short,’ Are ‘Not Acceptable’

State environmental regulators told Fiat Chrysler that its air quality mitigation plans for its proposed Detroit facilities are not sufficient. ...

No Auto Show In January Leaves Fans, Retailers Looking to Summer

Normally this time of year in Detroit is all things cars, but this year is the first time in a long time...

Detroit Non-Profit Hosts Property Tax Assessment Workshops

Brick + Beam Detroit Alissa Shelton, executive director of Brick + Beam Detroit, knows a thing or two about appealing property...