Capitol Gun Debate in Lansing Intensifies Climate
Between a Republican-led lawsuit against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, armed protesters in the Capitol and violent rhetoric online, Michiganders might think there’s not a whole...
“They Don’t Make ‘Em Like Morris Hood”: Former State Senator Remembered
Former state Sen. Morris Hood III (D-Detroit) was a rare kind of lawmaker in Lansing, say friends and past colleagues....
Listen to Morris Hood III in 2013 Speech: “Take Advantage of Every Day That You Have.”
Morris Hood III died this week at the age of 54 from complications of COVID-19. "We are all running in...
Activists Push For Rent Cancellation and Electricity Shut-Off Moratorium During Crisis
More than 1 million unemployment claims have been filed in Michigan. That leaves housing activists worried about how out-of-work residents...
Bridge Magazine Adds Reporter Focusing On Overlooked Indigenous Issues
Indigenous communities are far too often excluded from the collective conversation around racial disparities, politics, public safety and culture. "Policy...
Wayne State Study Offers Guide to Reopening Businesses Safely
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has introduced a 6-step plan to re-start businesses that have been shut down during the coronavirus pandemic....
Former U.S. Attorney: Republican-led Legislature’s Lawsuit Against Whitmer Not Likely to Prevail
Gov. Whitmer has extended the "Stay, Home, Stay Safe," executive order until May 28th, in line with the emergency declaration,...
COVID-19 Forces Local Clerks to Confront Election Safety, Complications
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting planning efforts for this year's August primary and November general elections. Among a number of issues...
How Our Understanding of Coronavirus Is Changing
The novel coronavirus emerged late last year, researchers believe, and our understanding of how it spreads, its effects, and what it...
Gov. Whitmer Extends “Stay Home” Order Until May 28th, Allows Manufacturing Workers to Resume Work
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended her "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order through May 28th. But, the governor is allowing manufacturing...
Rep. Brenda Lawrence: “COVID-19 Has Been A Plague Over Our Country”
In an effort to stem the losses imposed by the coronavirus pandemic the federal government has already spent about six-trillion...
Michigan’s GOP Legislature Suing Gov. Whitmer Over Emergency Extension
Republican’s opposition to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has reached a new level. GOP leaders in the...