Two New Progressive County Prosecutors on Rethinking Criminal Justice in Michigan

Every four years, we elect prosecutors in the state of Michigan. Prosecutors are arbiters of justice and traditionally, they rule with a...

Author of “How To Love Animals: In a Human-Shaped World”: We Need to Rethink Our Relationship to Animals

Penguin/Random House When you think about the future -- whether that’s your own, your family’s or our planet’s -- how...

How Planting More Trees Could Help Detroit Become a Healthier, More Equitable City

American Forests/ KyleHohler / Shutterstock When it comes to Detroit and its trees, the city was once known for its...

What the Constitution Has to Do with Mail Delays in Detroit

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

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Says Michigan Republicans Aren’t Interested in Encouraging People to Get Vaccinated

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist says Republicans in Lansing are making it more difficult to boost vaccination rates across Michigan. He...

“Mosquitoes Are Out and They Are Fierce”: Why There Are So Many and How to Protect Yourself

Mosquitoes are worse than ever in Michigan, experts say. Michigan residents are working hard to protect themselves from bites, but it is...

WDET 101.9 FM August 3 Primary Candidate Guide

Michigan is gearing up for a municipal primary on August 3. Communities will be voting on new mayors, city council...

Detroit Mayor August 3 Primary Candidate Guide

The August 3 primary is fast-approaching. Get to know the candidates running for local office in your community with 101.9...

Detroit City Council At Large August 3 Primary Candidate Guide

The August 3 primary is fast approaching. Get to know the candidates running for local office in your community with...

Detroit City Council District 7 August 3 Primary Candidate Guide

The August 3 primary is fast approaching. Get to know the candidates running for local office in your community with...

Detroit City Council District 4 August 3 Primary Candidate Guide

The August 3 primary is fast approaching. Get to know the candidates running for local office in your community with...

Detroit City Council District 1 August 3 Primary Candidate Guide

The August 3 primary is fast approaching. Get to know the candidates running for local office in your community with...