Tlaib vs. Jones: 13th Congressional Primary Pits “Squad” Member Against City Council President

Colin Jackson In a modest Detroit neighborhood, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is campaigning door-to-door. It’s part of Michigan’s 13th Congressional district,...

Here’s How Michigan Is Preparing For Its Pandemic Election

Michigan’s primary election is coming up on Tuesday, in the middle of a pandemic. While a record number of people...

Rep. Rashida Tlaib Defends “Challenging” First Term in Reelection Bid

Detroit's state and local primary election is Aug. 4. See more information on the Aug. 4 primary election here. Detroit Today with...

Rep. Haley Stevens Says Pandemic Unemployment Relief Still Necessary

The congressional charge to extend unemployment stimulus checks continues after Senate Republicans introduced the HEALS Act in Congress, which includes...

$600 COVID Unemployment Ends Despite Uncertain Economic Outlook

A funding cliff looms at the end of this week for the enhanced unemployment benefits that millions of Americans have...

This Author Warns Of Fascism In America

The rise of political unrest and deployment of unmarked federal officers to recent Portland protests has regenerated debate about the...

Federal Troops Deployed to Portland May be ‘Power Play’ by Trump

A tense political and ideological standoff in Portland, Ore. has served as a breaking point around the conversation about fascism in America.  They're...

Barriers Remain for Disabled People as ADA Reaches 30 Year Mark

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) changed the nation’s landscape. It requires things like curbs that can accommodate wheelchairs and...

MichMash: Campaigns Try to Reach Voters Without Touching Them During Coronavirus Pandemic

With social distancing necessary to curb the spread of COVID-19, candidates have to get creative with reaching voters. "They can...

Michigan’s New Redistricting Commission Has Its 200 Semifinalists

Every 10 years following the U.S. Census, congressional and legislative lines must be redrawn to accurately reflect their population. Redrawing district...

“White Rage” Author on Racial Justice and Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man”

WDET’s Book Club is back for a third year, and this summer’s selection is Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man,” a formative...

Detroit City Council Narrowly Approves Duggan’s Blight Bond Proposal for Nov. Ballot

The question to put $250 million of Detroit taxpayer dollars towards home demolitions and renovations will be on the ballot...