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President Lyndon Johnson greets Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Created Equal: The right to vote wasn’t included in the Constitution. Why not?

Created Equal February 28, 2024

Most Americans view the right to vote and to free and fair elections as fundamental to who we are as...

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Concept art of Henry Ford Health's expansion project in Detroit's New Center neighborhood.
  • Community & Quality of Life
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Detroit City Council approves tax breaks, community benefits for Future of Health development

Alex McLenon February 28, 2024

Detroit City Council has approved community benefits and around $300 million in tax incentives for the Future of Health development,...

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Former Congressman Andy Levin addresses a crowd at a rally in Dearborn on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in support of the campaign to vote "uncommitted" in Michigan's Democratic primary.
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Campaign to vote ‘uncommitted’ exceeds expectations in Michigan Democratic primary

Russ McNamara February 28, 2024

Organizers behind the "Listen to Michigan" campaign to vote "uncommitted" in Michigan's presidential primary wildly exceeded their own expectations, picking...

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A sign that says "Vote Here"
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The Metro: Michigan’s 2024 presidential primary has finally arrived

The Metro February 27, 2024

Michigan's highly anticipated presidential primary is finally here — earlier than previous election cycles.Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you...

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FILE - This combo image shows President Joe Biden, left, Jan. 5, 2024, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, right, Jan. 19, 2024. (AP Photo, File)
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Michigan presidential primary 2024 results

WDET News February 27, 2024

Michigan holds its 2024 presidential primary today (Feb. 27). Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are likely...

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FILE - The Flint Water Plant tower is seen, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 in Flint, Mich.
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Detroit Evening Report: Flint council member known for outbursts and activism in city water crisis dies

Nargis Rahman February 26, 2024

Flint City Councilman Eric Mays, known for his activism during the city’s water crisis and for disruptive behavior at public...

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Sign that reads "vote here, city clerk" with an american flag
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Does the presidential primary system reflect the will of the voters?

Alex McLenon February 26, 2024

Michigan moved its presidential primaries to the fourth week of February. Going earlier in the nominating cycle should, in theory,...

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Created Equal: Why the order of state presidential primaries matter

Created Equal February 26, 2024

Michigan’s 2024 presidential primary will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 27. That’s a lot earlier than previous years, making the...

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Nikki Haley delivers a campaign speech in Troy, Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.
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Nikki Haley in Michigan ahead of Tuesday’s presidential primary

Alex McLenon February 26, 2024

After losing in her home state of South Carolina, Republican candidate Nikki Haley is in Michigan ahead of the state’s...

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Protesters march in a pro-Palestine/Abandon Biden rally at Fordson High School in Dearborn, Jan. 31, 2024.
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Will Michigan voters who want a ceasefire in Gaza cost Biden the primary election?

Nargis Rahman February 26, 2024

Instead of casting a vote for President Joe Biden in Michigan's presidential primary this Tuesday, organizers of the national "Abandon...

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FILE - Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel arrives on stage before House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., speaks at an event Nov. 9, 2022, in Washington.
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RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel will leave post as Trump moves to install new loyalists

Associated Press February 26, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel will leave her post on March 8, having been forced out of...

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Supporters cheer as Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a primary election night party at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.
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The GOP strategy for winning Michigan’s primary, the White House

Quinn Klinefelter February 26, 2024

This year’s Republican presidential primary in Michigan differs from past editions.  Officials moved the primary ahead in the election cycle,...

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