James Craig Officially Launches Campaign for Michigan Governor After Protests on Belle Isle
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in Detroit Tuesday after...
How the U.S. Supreme Court Has Shaped Our Understanding of the Constitution
The Supreme Court of the United States has been responsible for shaping the cultural and political landscape of America in...
Evidence from Massive Rape Kit Backlog Yields More Than 200 Convictions, Lasting Policy Changes
In 2009, over 11,000 untested rape kits were discovered in a Detroit Police Department storage room. The discovered kits were backlogged...
New Book “Survival of the City” Says Landscape of America’s Urban Centers is Changing
Cities are perhaps one of humanity’s greatest inventions. They are hubs for creativity, innovation, wealth and connection. However, as the global...
NFL and Detroit Lions Storylines to Watch as Season Gets Underway
NFL football is back. Here in Detroit, the season had a rocky start. On Sunday, the Lions played poorly for three...
45,000 Detroit Families Receive Emergency Broadband Benefit
Many families in Detroit are receiving federal aid to connect to the internet. City officials say 45,000 households have signed...
The Constitution Protects a Well Regulated Militia. Efforts to Clarify Began Shortly After
As part of 101.9 WDET’s Book Club, we’re inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every...
Huge Increase in Kids Skipping Routine Vaccinations Leaves Many Students Vulnerable
Officials estimate fewer than a third of students age 12 and older in the state are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Federal...
New Book ‘Reign of Terror’ Says 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Led to Trump Presidency
In our discussions around the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks two decades later, one journalist is taking a critical look at...
Federal and State Environmental Crews Working to Mitigate Danger after Flat Rock Gas Leak
Thousands of Flat Rock residents remain under an evacuation order following last week’s gasoline leak into the city’s sewer system. ...
Broken Windows Theory’s “Tipping Point” Concept Challenged in New Study
Since it was published, the broken windows theory has been a major influence on policing practices, drawing a connection between...
The Satanic Temple “Willing to Fight” for Abortion Access After Texas Law Takes Effect
Texas lawmakers did what reproductive rights advocates have long feared -- passed a severely restrictive anti-abortion law, which went into...
