What Does It Mean To Be a Feminist in 2016?
Photo from left to right: FIERCE founder Arielle Johnson, former state Rep. Maxine Berman, FIERCE VP Jasmine Morgan. Credit: Jake Neher,...
Police from Lebanon Hope to Copy Detroit’s Finest
The blight dotting the city of Detroit has led some to compare it to the war-torn buildings filling Beirut, Lebanon....
Guns at the State Capitol, Lead in DPS Water, and Other News of the Week
Jake Neher, WDET Political consultant Greg Bowens joins Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson for a look at the week in...
Anti-Revenge Porn Legislation Makes Way to Governor’s Desk
A pair of bills that would criminalize revenge porn is on its way to Governor Rick Snyder’s desk. Under the legislation,...
As Lawmakers Debate Corrections Overhaul, What Can Prison Reformers Learn from Past Missteps?
Flickr/Scott Hadfield There’s growing agreement between Republicans and Democrats that something needs to be done about the number of people...
Feds: Terrorists Could Take Control of Driverless Cars
Federal security officials are warning automakers to take steps to safeguard driverless and connected cars from being taken over by...
State Superintendent Brian Whiston on DPS Legislation, Non-Discrimination Guidelines
Photo Courtesy of Dearborn Public Schools There’s a lot going on in the world of education and education policy in...
Is it Time to Get Rid of Detroit Public Schools in Favor of All Charters?
flickr As state lawmakers debate a $700 million bailout to avert the financial collapse of Detroit Public Schools - some...
Michigan Legislature has its Own Version of Transgender “Bathroom Bill”
Intel Free Press, flickr North Carolina made national headlines recently for requiring by law that transgender men and women use restrooms...
How Arab American Voters Feel About the 2016 Presidential Election
govtech.com Hundreds of thousands of Arab Americans call Southeast Michigan home. That community has found itself at the center of...
Water Expert Says Problems in Flint Happening Across U.S.
y Klinefelter 4.8.16 Congress puts the water crisis in Flint back under the federal microscope this week. Michigan Congressman...
State Lawmakers Have A Lot on Their Plate as They Return to Lansing
Jimmy Wayne (FLICKR/CC) State lawmakers return to Lansing this week after a two-week break. They have some very weighty issues...