Beyond #MeToo

Sexual harassment and gender discrimination have been met with a grassroots response in the #MeToo moment. In this climate, WNYC...

Second Annual Women’s March in Lansing Focused on Getting Women Elected

Cheyna Roth/MPRN Thousands of people flooded the state Capitol lawn over the weekend for the second-annual Women’s March. Last year’s...

What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for You?

WDET We’re on day three of the partial federal government shutdown and members of Congress are still trying to hammer...

‘I’m shocked that no one has been fired at MSU’ — What Happens in the Wake of Larry Nassar?

Cheyna Roth/MPRN Last week, about a hundred young women and girls testified about the horrifying circumstances of the abuse they suffered at...

For Sale: Highland Park is Ready to Reinvent Itself

The story of Highland Park is one of a boom and bust economy. The 2.5 square mile enclave surrounded by...

State House Approves Millage Money for Charter Schools

Michigan House The state House narrowly passed a charter school bill Thursday. It would let charter schools qualify for countywide...

Lawmakers Rebuke Snyder–What Does It Mean for His Last Year in Office?

Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder got a rare rebuke from the Republican-led Legislature this week. The Legislature overwhelmingly voted to override...

Was Amazon Bid The Right Use of Time for Detroit?

Jake Neher/WDET Detroit will not be home to Amazon’s second North American Headquarters. The internet retail giant yesterday released its...

What Does Blaxploitation Revival Say About America in 2018?

Foxy Brown, 1974 It’s not uncommon -- or irrational -- to compare our current political and social climate with the...

What Question Do You Want Gov. Snyder to Answer in His Final State of the State Address on Tuesday?

Tell us what question you want to hear Gov. Rick Snyder answer in his State of the State address on Tuesday evening. Submit your...

Gov. Snyder’s Last State of the State

If history is any guide, in his final State of the State speech next week Gov. Snyder will thank a...

State Legislature Overrides Snyder’s Veto on Car Tax Bills

Jake Neher/WDET The state Legislature went over the governor’s head Wednesday. It approved a veto override – something that hasn’t...