What We’re Learning As Michigan Redistricting Commission’s First Political Maps Take Shape

For the first time, an independent redistricting commission is redrawing Michigan’s political maps. In the past, the state Legislature would draw...

Biden’s Approval Numbers Dropping Amid Resurgent Pandemic, Afghanistan Withdrawal

President Biden's role in Afghanistan and his handling of the pandemic are both factors that are impacting Americans' opinions about...

Free Speech Carries Costs for Elections, Protests and Vaccines

As part of 101.9 WDET’s Book Club, we’re inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts...

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Talks COVID-19, Floods and Census Response

After the FDA authorized additional COVID-19 vaccine doses for the immunocompromised, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced he would offer a third dose...

Efforts to Restrict Voting in Michigan, Across U.S. Aim to Succeed Where GOP Failed in 2020 Elections, Journalist Says

Just two months ago, leading scholars of democracy and voting law put out a statement of concern, warning that some...

State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud’s Dearborn Mayoral Primary ‘a Historic Victory’

Hundreds of people gathered at Dearborn Manor Tuesday night to await the city’s mayoral primary results and cheered as State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud emerged as the...

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Wins Mayoral Primary

Mayor Mike Duggan and Anthony Adams will face off in the November general election for Detroit mayor. With all precincts reporting, Duggan won...

Detroit Voters Reject Proposal P, Say No to Adopting New City Charter

After months of turmoil, Detroit voters overwhelmingly voted no to Proposal P, opting not to adopt a new city charter. With all precincts reporting,...

City of Detroit August 3 Primary Election Results

Local communities across the region head to the polls on August 3 to cast their ballots for city officials and...

City of Dearborn August 3 Primary Election Results

Local communities across the region head to the polls on August 3 to cast their ballots for city officials and...

City of Hamtramck August 3 Primary Election Results

Local communities across the region head to the polls on August 3 to cast their ballots for city officials and...

City of Highland Park August 3 Primary Election Results

Local communities across the region head to the polls on August 3 to cast their ballots for city officials and...