What constitutes our democracy and what we need to do to keep it
The current state of our democracy is debatable. Partisanship is high. Few policies with majority support — policies that would...
The proposed legislation to boost semiconductor manufacturing
A semiconductor manufacturing bill in Washington offers more than $50 billion in government incentives to bolster microchip production. With Republicans...
Detroit Evening Report, July 22, 2022: Court of Claims asked to wait on enacting paid leave, minimum wage decisions
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know.The Michigan Court of...
Are Democrats planning to vote in the Republican primary?
Voters in Michigan’s new 95th state house district will soon vote in the August Primary. The frontrunner, Bill G. Schuette,...
Bringing Detroit’s Indigenous history to the forefront
The city of Detroit turns 321 years old this Sunday, but its history predates the French. To learn more about...
How Anita Baker redefined Quiet Storm music with sophisticated soul
Legendary R&B siren Anita Baker will hold her final performance at Little Caesar’s Arena tonight. In honor of her significant...
City of Detroit suspends ID program after concerns over possible data exposure
More than 880 Detroiters who applied for the city’s municipal ID program may have had their personal information exposed to...
Great Lakes Water Authority denies flooding claims from 24,000 households
Metro Detroiters seeking relief from last summer’s floods have one less option for aid. The Great Lakes Water Authority is...
What makes a great and enduring friendship
We go through our life in cohorts, made up with some of those most important people in our lives. Our...
Detroit Evening Report, July 21, 2022: Detroit leaders announce $203 million housing plan
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know.Detroit leaders announced a...
Watch the live stream of the house January 6 committee hearing
WASHINGTON (NPR) — The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is holding a series...
George Floyd — his life, meaning, and how the country has changed since his murder
Two years ago, protestors flooded streets in the U.S. and around the world to advocate for racial justice. They were...