Metro Detroit Journalist Danny Fenster Still Imprisoned in Myanmar

More than 100 days after his arrest, metro Detroit journalist Danny Fenster remains imprisoned in Myanmar. His court appearance on Monday...

Whitmer Urges GOP Lawmakers to Repeal ‘Arcane’ Abortion Ban

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday urged the Republican-controlled Legislature to repeal a 90-year-old law that...

Remembering Corktown Community Pillar Greg Mudge

Greg Mudge, owner of Mudgie's Deli in Corktown, passed away on Sept. 5 at the age of 46. Mudge opened the...

Take Poor Michigan Assessment Results With a Grain of Salt, Education Advocate Says

New data from Michigan’s statewide standardized test last school year suggest students are struggling to make academic progress during the...

What the U.S. Constitution Says About Immigration

For centuries immigration has been synonymous with the United States, but what does the Constitution actually say about who can...

The Constitution Prohibits Excessive Bail and Fines, But Minors In Michigan Face Hefty Fees

As part of 101.9 WDET’s Book Club, we’re inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every...

The Future of Roe v. Wade in Wake of Supreme Court Inaction on Texas Abortion Law

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court utilized the “shadow docket” to allow Texas to implement the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S....

Was (Not Was) Debut Album: 40 Years Later, Still a Fun and Fascinating Journey

Was (Not Was) dropped its debut album 40 years ago, but the album holds up remarkably today with its timeless rhythm...

Jelani Cobb Re-examines Kerner Commission’s Findings as They’re Playing Out in 2021

The Kerner Commission was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967 to investigate the causes of urban uprisings in Detroit, Newark and...

Whitmer Says Mask Mandates Up to Local Governments and Schools

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is ready to use her veto pen to stop Republican legislation to limit schools and...

Safe Patient Care Act Aims to Protect Registered Nurses Against Being Overworked

In March, the Safe Patient Care Act was introduced in the state Legislature. The proposed legislation would limit forced overtime for...

Listen to the Detroit Jazz Festival on WDET Labor Day Weekend

The Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage returns to the city Labor Day weekend. In light of the current...