How photos tell the story of war in Ukraine
This week, a Russian soldier pled guilty to killing an unarmed civilian in the first war crimes trial since the...
Politics, Government & Finance
Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin believes more should be done to negotiate lower gas prices
Gas prices continue to rise in Michigan, hitting a new record high this week. These increases are occurring while oil...
New Michigan report aims for state to be carbon neutral by 2050 – is it possible?
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has released the final draft of its ambitious climate plan. It’s...
How comfort and complacency must change following the mass shooting in Buffalo
On Saturday, an 18-year-old gunman killed 10 people at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. The white shooter drove...
Validity called into question over James Craig’s Republican bid for governor
Challengers to James Craig’s campaign claim multiple forged signatures on his nominating petition. The alleged forgeries have been attributed to...
The case for Thaddeus Stevens being an American hero
Thaddeus Stevens was a radical Republican who grew up poor in Vermont. He came to support abolition, fight economic inequality,...
How the “big lie” came to be and why people still believe it
President Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election fair and square. But many people — including prominent Republicans — say...
Ukrainian author explains how Ukrainians are fighting for their land, history and culture
It has now been months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the war has turned into one of attrition — as...
Why one political scientist believes Democrats can still win rural voters
As the 2022 midterm elections approach, Democrats face the growing issue of electability in sparsely populated areas. Because of the...
How a Democrat unseated a Republican in rural Kent County, MI
Carol Glanville recently won in rural Kent County, Michigan, flipping the 74th House District seat, which has been held by...
Why conspiracy theories still go mainstream almost 10 years after Sandy Hook
In 2012, a gunman came to Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut and killed 20 first-graders and six educators. But...
The consequences of the leaked draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade
On Monday, a leaked opinion drafted by the United States Supreme Court indicated that a majority of the court’s justices are prepared...