Campaign To Legalize Marijuana Takes Hit, Looks to Michigan Supreme Court for Final Say

Rick Pluta/MPRN The future is hazy for the campaign to legalize marijuana in Michigan. But the group's leader says the...

The Man Behind The Man: Coleman A. Young’s Former Press Secretary Talks Legacy

When Coleman Young took office as the first black mayor of Detroit, he made this statement during his inaugural address: "I...

Michigan Supreme Court Next Stop For Marijuana Campaign

Jake Neher/WDET The campaign to legalize marijuana in Michigan now hopes the state Supreme Court will order the question onto...

How Can Charter Schools Do Better By Special Needs Students?

Jake Neher/WDET The controversy surrounding charter schools in Detroit and around the country has a lot to do with the...

Trump, Carson to Woo Black Voters in Detroit

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is reportedly planning a campaign stop in Detroit as part of his new outreach to...

What Are the Possible Resolutions to the War and Proxy Wars in Syria?

Flickr Creative Commons A haunting image of a Syrian boy covered in dust and blood in the back of an...

Detroit Cyclists May Get New Bike Lanes on Cass and on Belle Isle

It’s a busy week for the Detroit cycling community. Two scheduled meetings may result in additional bike lanes on both...

Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump Increases Michigan Presence

Cheyna Roth/MPRN Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is boosting his presence in Michigan. His campaign here is expanding from one to...

Elections Officials Say They Can’t Force Melissa Gilbert To Appear On The Ballot

Facebook/Melissa Gilbert Michigan Republicans have not given up on efforts to keep Democrat Melissa Gilbert on the November ballot despite...

Former Gov. Blanchard Says Trump Getting It Wrong On Manufacturing in Michigan

Flickr Creative Commons, Jamelah A few former governors from Michigan have endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. That includes Republican Bill...

Candidates Tap Into Anger, Fear Over Trade Policy In The Presidential Election

NOAA The presidential cycle this year has been unique in how little of the debate is focused on real policy...

Where Does This Year’s Presidential Choice Leave Conservatives and Libertarians?

Jake Neher/WDET Donald Trump might be the first modern Republican nominee to be labeled by many conservatives as having contempt...