Novel “Chevy in the Hole” explores recovery, romance and redemption in Flint
The Midwest is filled with communities where people are trying to do more with less. Divestment, crumbling infrastructure and shrinking...
Benson warns of continued threats to democracy
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is warning of continued risks to election security in Michigan. “The threats against...
Restoring the Black communities highways wiped out
Like many things throughout Detroit’s history, the freeways that cut through the city were created without the full consent of...
Ukrainian-Michiganders view on Russia’s war
It has now been over a month since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. Those who have kept up with...
The domestic and global consequences of sanctioning Russia
Congress has sent 14 billion dollars worth of military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and now President Joe Biden says...
How to teach kids about the war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has now been raging for more than a month. For many people, the scenes of death,...
Caroline French Club looks to establish Black women as a political force in Detroit
The Caroline French Club is a new group dedicated to the empowerment of Black women in Detroit politics. The...
What will it take to fix Michigan’s roads?
As we move deeper into this election year, we're going to hear more about Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s pledge to “fix...
Court declines to swat ‘union bug’
A recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling over a tiny detail has big implications for this year’s elections. A petition...
State Democratic leader introduces competing gas relief plan
Legislation introduced this week in the Michigan Senate would suspend sales tax collection on fuel through the end of...
Here’s how to manage climate change anxiety
The fires, floods and droughts brought on by climate change can have devastating consequences. Just watching it happen can spur...
Michigan Legislature adopts budget bill with billions for clean water, infrastructure
A $4.8 billion budget bill that includes spending on water cleanup, infrastructure and expanded broadband internet is on its...