A Michigan Reporter’s Harrowing Experience Inside Capitol During Insurrection
As lawmakers evacuated the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday to flee a violent pro-Trump mob, journalists were stuck inside. Many continued...
Television Shows May Appear More Diverse, But Representation Still Lacks Quality
Hollywood and the entertainment industry still have work to do when it comes to cultivating a more diverse and inclusive...
We’re Going To Make It Through Winter Together, Detroit. A Doctor Tells Us How.
“Baby, it’s Michigan outside.” With the winter months colliding with the effects of the coronavirus, our moods are bound to...
How Coronavirus Changed Detroit’s Water Shutoff Policy
Late last year, officials in Detroit committed to ending the city’s water shut-off policy. The austerity measure was put in...
Detroit Automakers Report New Vehicle Sales Down in 2020, Despite Late Momentum
Detroit's automakers had trouble moving new vehicles in 2020. General Motors says its domestic sales were down about 12% on the year,...
MI SOS Jocelyn Benson on How Redistricting Commission Puts Power In Voters’ Hands
Amid a coup attempt in the nation’s Capitol, the country is trying to process what changes are in store for our...
Michigan Lags in COVID Vaccine Distribution
Requests are pouring into Michigan public health offices for coronavirus vaccines amid concerns of shortages. It’s been a rocky rollout...
Every Michigan Democrat in Congress Says Trump Should Be Immediately Removed
All nine Democrats representing Michigan in the U.S. House and Senate are now calling for President Donald Trump to be...
Detroit Public Television Launches Michigan Learning Channel to Support Remote Learning
Detroit Public Television launched the Michigan Learning Channel this week. The new channel is dedicated to remote learning and keeping students...
Gov. Whitmer Wants Schools to Reopen For In-Person Instruction by March 1
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is strongly encouraging all K-12 schools in Michigan to reopen for in-person instruction by March 1, as...
Detroit Documenters Take a Closer Look at Public Meetings
Detroit Documenters is a paid program that aims to increase civic engagement by training people to take notes and live-tweet...
MI State Senator Says Armed Conservative Protests in April Were Just the Beginning
The visuals of a mob storming into a legislative building caught many off-guard. No, not events in Washington D.C. this week, but the pro-Trump,...
