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...
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...
ISIS-K Attack in Kabul Raises Questions About Future of Counterterrorism in the Region
The terrorist group ISIS-K's bombing last week outside the Kabul airport has opened up new questions about the future of counterterrorism...
Weeks After Storms, Detroiters Wait For Help
There’s been a familiar hum for some residents living in Southwest Detroit. It comes from a diesel-powered generator the size of...
How Wayne County Is Trying to Fix Broken Public Defense System
Wayne County is one of many places across the country taking steps to address big disparities in our criminal justice...