Detroit Evening Report, August 19, 2022: Michigan judge temporarily bans criminalizing abortions
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. An Oakland County judge...
What free speech looks like today, and why it still matters
Free speech debates have been filling up the news cycle over the past few years. To be sure, these arguments...
What we know about the FBI search at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate
Last week, in an unprecedented move, the FBI executed a search warrant on former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago. The FBI...
How close is America to fracturing? Author of “How Civil Wars Start” explains
People identify very differently depending on which political party they vote for. Liberals are more likely to live in cities,...
How will the Inflation Reduction Act impact the electric vehicle industry?
This week, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act. It contains the largest investment in green energy the Senate...
Oakland County’s new transit millage — what it means and how likely it is to pass
For years, the Regional Transit Authority has tried to create a regional public transit system, but has failed to get...
Inflation Reduction Act would be a win for seniors, small business owners, Stabenow says
Democrats have hope for a much-needed win in what’s been a rough political landscape for the party. The Inflation Reduction...
Do you have questions about Michigan’s elections?
Michigan's 2022 general election is coming up on Tuesday, November 8. The outcome of several key races will decide Michigan's...
Should Democrats spend donor money in Republican primary elections?
Last week in the Republican Primary, former Trump administration official and 2020 election denier, John Gibbs, beat Representative Peter Meijer....
President Biden and the Democrats are passing legislation but losing popularity — why?
President Joe Biden’s approval rating is low at 39% — one of the lowest presidential approval ratings in history since the end...
Shri Thanedar shares his thoughts on his 13th Congressional District primary win
State Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Detroit) won the Democratic primary in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. His victory will likely be secured...
How structural and interpersonal racism affects health outcomes
In Michigan, Black babies are three times more likely than white babies to die within the first year of life....
