Redrawn 10th Congressional District pits GOP rising star John James against experienced Democrat Carl Marlinga

Michigan’s re-drawn legislative boundaries created a political vacuum in some areas. That’s the case in the 10th Congressional district, which...

How polling contributes to our politics

Americans have more access to public polling data than ever before. We now have knowledge about how our fellow citizens...

How nostalgia for an economic past changes Michigan politics today

There was a moment during the pandemic when things felt optimistic for many. The labor market was getting tighter, people...

Democrat Carl Marlinga discusses why he is running for Congress

Michigan’s 10th Congressional District race is one of the most competitive races in the state. Democrat Carl Marlinga faces Republican...

Downriver politics and the state house races to keep an eye on

While politics are getting more polarized in this country, there are still many areas at the state level that are...

Voters in redrawn Mid Michigan district will decide if they send Kildee back to Congress

There’s a familiar name on the November ballot for voters in Mid Michigan’s new 8th Congressional District. But there’s a...

New book explores why America hasn’t had a female president

Although women now have the right to vote, and participate in politics at much higher rates than they did decades...

Drew Dilkens seeks third term as Windsor mayor

Windsor, Ontario Mayor Drew Dilkens has made construction of a new regional hospital one of his key campaign topics as...

GOP incumbent Lisa McClain faces multiple challengers in 9th Congressional District

As she campaigns for re-election, incumbent GOP Representative Lisa McClain says what’s important to voters in Michigan's Thumb is clear....

Oakland University event promotes civil conversations

From political leadership, we sometimes hear promotions of civil conversations. But civil conversations don't necessarily mean just being kind to...

MichMash: Gov. Whitmer and Dixon meet in their first gubernatorial debate

Subscribe to MichMash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode:  Detroit News reporter...

A look at Dearborn’s book controversy

Dearborn Public School board meetings erupted last week with passion and disturbance from hundreds of people who wanted to be...