Data expert argues U.S. Census Bureau must change its methods for Detroit to get accurate population count
A federal judge recently dealt another blow to the city of Detroit’s continuing challenges of its U.S. Census Bureau population...
Former Detroit-based US attorney says more federal guardrails are needed to control Trump
Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade, who prosecuted ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick for racketeering, accuses the Trump administration of adopting many...
Former US attorney accuses President Trump of running the government like a mob boss
President Trump has repeatedly said the U.S. Justice Department has been “weaponized” against him.But one former Justice official argues the...
The Detroit Grand Prix hits the city’s downtown streets this weekend
The IndyCars and other racing machines have competed near Detroit’s Renaissance Center for several years now.The chair of the Grand...
Crossing the Lines: Long-forgotten secret hate group terrorized Detroit enclave then vanished
WDET is examining Highland Park as part of our Crossing the Lines series. Hidden within the history of the Detroit enclave are the remnants of...
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson views her run for governor through a personal lens
Michigan Secretary of State Joceyln Benson says she’ll maintain a firewall between herself and elections officials overseeing this year’s race...
Crossing the Lines: Automakers fueled growth in Highland Park then left it running on financial fumes
In the early 20th Century Ford and Chrysler operated extensive facilities in Highland Park, helping its population grow to more...
Longtime Democrat turned independent governor candidate Mike Duggan says voters deserve a ‘third choice’
There’s an unusual twist in this year’s race to become Michigan’s next governor.Longtime Democrat and former Detroit mayor Mike Duggan...
How voters view vaccines could influence midterm elections
A survey finds Michigan voters concerned about an issue that might surprise some political candidates: the use of vaccines.The data...
Crossing the Lines: Highland Park pastor says he serves in an ‘enclave of love’
WDET is examining the highlights and history of Highland Park as part of our Crossing the Lines series.The roughly three-square...
GOP governor candidate Tom Leonard says Michigan needs a Detroit Lions-esque turnaround
Michigan elects a new governor this year and WDET is talking to the candidates vying to replace term-limited Democrat Gretchen...
GOP governor candidate Mike Cox says Michigan must improve education, cut taxes and retain more residents
Michigan elects a new governor this year.The crowded field of candidates for the governor’s office includes former Michigan Attorney General...
