Attempts to Upend American Democracy Not Going Away Anytime Soon, Political Columnist Says
About one year ago, an armed mob broke into the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results....
Rep. Brenda Lawrence’s Retirement Announcement Shakes Up Michigan Congressional Races
Rep. Brenda Lawrence, Michigan’s only Black member of Congress, will not seek re-election, and her retirement announcement has shaken up the races for the...
A Defense of — and Rebuttal to — Michigan’s New Political Maps
This year, electoral politics will be critical in Michigan and across the country. Notably, however, this election will be distinct...
What You Need to Know About Michigan’s New Political Maps
Up until now partisan politicians have been able to draw maps behind closed doors in ways that have disproportionately advantaged...
Why a New Lawsuit is Seeking to Undo Michigan’s New Political Maps
Not everyone is happy with Michigan’s new legislative and congressional maps. There’s plenty of criticism coming from all sides of...
A Look Back at 2021 In Michigan Government and Politics
From federal COVID-19 relief funds to the newly formed Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, the Michigan Legislature has faced a...
Protecting Our Democracy Act Represents ‘Lessons Learned’ From Trump Era, Levin Says
Last week, the U.S. House passed the Protecting Our Democracy Act, largely along party lines. Just one Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Illinois)...
The Case for Rewriting Michigan’s Constitution
Michigan voters will have a chance to set in motion a major rewrite of Michigan's constitution in 2026. That's the...
Rinke Shakes Up GOP Primary Race for Michigan Governor, But Still No Major Candidates Accept 2020 Election
Businessman Kevin Rinke's entrance into the GOP primary for Michigan governor represents a major shake-up in the race. There are...
There Are Many Ways to Redistrict Michigan: ‘This is Not Like a Recipe For Soup’
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) must follow specific guidelines and directives in completing its task. One of the...
Incoming Detroit City Councilman Coleman Young II Talks Automatic Payments for Detroiters
The Detroit City Council will soon look very different. There are nine total seats on Detroit’s legislative body, and the Nov....
Threats to Future Elections Are Real. Here’s What’s Being Done to Protect Democracy
Sunday marked one year since President Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election. But, of course, that wasn’t...
