Uncovering the Flaws of Forensic Science
Hundreds of thousands of Americans are in prison, serving sentences based on forensic evidence like fingerprints, gunfire analysis and even...
Uncovering the Flaws of Forensic Science
Hundreds of thousands of Americans are in prison, serving sentences based on forensic evidence like fingerprints, gunfire analysis and even...
How To Solve Vaccine Hesitancy, Refusal and Access in Communities Like Detroit
Michigan’s efforts to vaccinate residents are chugging along. As of late last week, the state had administered more than 6 million...
A Year Into the Pandemic, Some People Are Fatigued, Less Polite and Confused About Vaccines
This story is part of WDET’s Crossing the Lines: Canton Battles COVID series, reconnecting listeners with the people they met...
Census Shows Michigan Grows, Still Loses U.S. House Seat
Michigan’s slow population growth over the past decade will cost the state a U.S. House seat, continuing a decades-long trend...
Michigan Falling Behind Other States, Countries in Ending ‘Period Poverty’
State lawmakers and advocates are renewing efforts to get rid of the sales tax on menstrual products in Michigan. It...
Changes to Michigan’s Auto Insurance Policy Could Have Big Economic Impact on Home Health Care
Michigan's auto insurance policy has long been a point of contention for lawmakers and drivers. An amendment to the state's...
Raquel Castaneda-Lopez on Leaving Detroit City Council, Creating Opportunity for Others and Addressing Harassment
Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Raquel Castañeda-López took office in 2014, part of a wave of new council members who swept into...
Documenters’ Jimmy Gutierrez Says Program Drives Community Journalism
Detroit Documenters, a program that trains and pays citizens to attend and document public meetings, is growing. Documenters began in...
Biden’s New Environmental Justice Advisory Council Prioritizes Intersectional Approach to Climate Issues
It's Earth Day, and to celebrate the Biden administration is announcing new plans to address infrastructure, climate change and environmental...
See Who’s Running For Office in Detroit’s Municipal Election
The city of Detroit's municipal elections are on Aug. 3. Though petitions need certification and candidates are subject to change, you...
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty On All Charges. Now What?
Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all counts in charges related to the death of George Floyd. Below is...
The Pandemic Has Been a Boon for Michigan’s Budding Marijuana Industry
It’s 4/20, a day for cannabis enthusiasts to celebrate their natural substance of choice. It’s been more than two years since...
