Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Legislature passes ‘red flag’ gun law, heads to Whitmer’s desk
Michigan Democrats in the House and Senate passed gun safety bills for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to sign, accomplishing one of...
Are news organizations finally catching up to Trump’s antics?
When Donald Trump rode the escalator down into our daily lives to announce he was running for president, he fundamentally...
Detroit Today: Poverty, segregation and racism tied to poor health in Wayne County
The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute recently published a report that claims civic health is determined in part by...
Detroit Today: Senator Gary Peters discusses navigating a divided Congress
The level of polarization in U.S. politics is often highlighted when neither party has enough of a majority to pass...
Detroit Evening Report: Highland Park seeks Whitmer’s approval to file for bankruptcy over water debt
Highland Park city leaders are asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for approval to file for municipal bankruptcy. Listen and Subscribe to...
Detroit Today: What Justice Clarence Thomas’ ethics violations say about the Supreme Court
Public opinion surveys shows that Americans lack confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court — hitting a three-decade low since it overturned...
Detroit Today: Unionized Starbucks workers still haven’t negotiated contracts
A year ago, labor supporters were thrilled when Amazon and Starbucks workers created unions at their respective workplaces. It gave...
MichMash: Can a proposed tax subsidy fix the affordable housing crisis in Michigan?
With the housing crisis looming across Michigan, state officials are leaning on a proposed redevelopment subsidy program to make...
Nonprofit New American Leaders trains people of immigrant heritage to be public servants
New American Leaders is a nonprofit organization that aims to train immigrants, first and second-generation people to run for office....
Detroit Today: The impact of guns on domestic violence
This week, Governor Whitmer signed legislation seeking to reduce gun violence. While recent mass shootings have reanimated the debate for...
U-M survey shows majority of Detroiters support reparations
The University of Michigan recently analyzed data from a survey on Detroiters' perceptions of structural racism and reparations. The study...
Detroit Today: Expungement law giving up to a million Michiganders second chance
This week, Michigan began automatically expunging certain criminal misdemeanor and felony convictions for eligible residents. The action began as part...
