Oakland and Macomb Counties Demonstrate How Divided Michigan Voters Are Becoming
The 2020 election has revealed some interesting trends in Michigan politics. Once a part of the “Blue Wall” of states that...
From Turnout to Outcome, 2020 Election Signals Big Shifts in Michigan Since 2016
Michigan has been in the national spotlight in two presidential elections in a row, and while the stories of the...
Cybersecurity Experts Cautiously Optimistic About Michigan Election Security
Michigan election officials are working hard to prevent a cyber attack ahead of Tuesday’s election. The concern over potential cyber...
How Relevant Are Newspaper Endorsements in 2020?
Newspapers and media outlets have been formally endorsing candidates for well over 100 years in this country. For some, those...
“Militias,” “Domestic Terrorism,” and Why The Language We Use Is Important
Michigan’s militia culture has been brought into focus recently. People involved in that culture, including members of the so-called Wolverine Watchmen,...
MichMash: A History of Enbridge Pipeline Controversies in Michigan
The decade-long fight over what to do about the aging oil and gas pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac is...
What Labor Day Travelers Should Know Before Visiting Michigan Beaches
This Labor Day weekend, people will likely flock to the beaches along Michigan’s coastline to get in a few final...
Why Michigan’s Recreational Marijuana Industry Isn’t Helping Those Harmed by Drug Policies
Michigan is still grappling with how to implement its new legal recreational marijuana market. And it turns out during the...
Three Pieces of Advice to Make Sure Your Vote Counts This November
Michigan clerks are now accepting applications for absentee ballots ahead of the November election. But there is quite a bit of...
Welcome Back? College Students Anxious, Excited About Return to Campus
With summer starting to wind down, many college students are now moving back to campus ahead of the fall semester. Most...
MichMash: Michigan’s Juvenile Justice Policies Get Poor Marks from Advocates
The new school year comes with a lot of uncertainty for parents and students. Juvenile justice advocates are trying to...
Michigan Fisheries Say They’re Swimming in Sea of Red Tape
Fishing on the Great Lakes is in limbo right now. There’s legislation in the state Senate to change commercial fishing...
