Understanding the Deeper Meaning of Robert E. Lee Monument Removal

On Wednesday, the city of Richmond, Virginia, removed its memorial to Confederate General Robert E. Lee, one of the country’s...

Anti-Mask Protesters in Oakland County Angered by School Mask Mandate

With the Labor Day holiday passed, K-12 schools across Michigan are now in full swing. The return to in-person learning comes...

Lack of Understanding on How to Navigate Health Care System a Common Issue for Caregivers

Aging comes with many obstacles. Mobility problems become an issue early on and financial struggles occur with the myriad costs...

A Saginaw Woman Who Sued the City Over How It Issues Parking Tickets Continues Fight in Court

A Saginaw resident says the parking tickets she acquired violated her constitutional rights. Alison Taylor had an assigned parking spot,...

Take Poor Michigan Assessment Results With a Grain of Salt, Education Advocate Says

New data from Michigan’s statewide standardized test last school year suggest students are struggling to make academic progress during the...

What the U.S. Constitution Says About Immigration

For centuries immigration has been synonymous with the United States, but what does the Constitution actually say about who can...

The Constitution Prohibits Excessive Bail and Fines, But Minors In Michigan Face Hefty Fees

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

The Future of Roe v. Wade in Wake of Supreme Court Inaction on Texas Abortion Law

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court utilized the “shadow docket” to allow Texas to implement the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S....

Jelani Cobb Re-examines Kerner Commission’s Findings as They’re Playing Out in 2021

The Kerner Commission was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967 to investigate the causes of urban uprisings in Detroit, Newark and...

Safe Patient Care Act Aims to Protect Registered Nurses Against Being Overworked

In March, the Safe Patient Care Act was introduced in the state Legislature. The proposed legislation would limit forced overtime for...

How the U.S. Constitution Does and Does Not Protect Your Privacy

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

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...