U.S. Supreme Court ruling limiting power of EPA is “devastating,” climate scientist says
The United States Supreme Court’s ruling that the Environmental Protection Agency doesn’t have the power to regulate carbon emissions deals...
Justice delayed: Michigan Supreme Court ruling restarts prosecutions related to Flint Water Crisis
The Flint Water Crisis began with government mismanagement. As a result, tens of thousands of people and thousands of children...
Overturn of Roe v. Wade will affect both sides of U.S.-Canadian border
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to end the precedent of Roe v. Wade and make the availability of abortions fall...
Ballot initiative aims to protect abortion rights in Michigan
Michigan’s 1931 law banning abortion is on hold due to a judge’s injunction preventing its enforcement. For now, abortions can...
GOP candidates’ outrage on transgender athletes is latest hit in attack on public education, reporter says
Most of the Republican candidates are using parental rights as a platform. The idea is that somehow parents don't have...
Detroit City Council delays vote on tax break for Hudson’s site again
Detroit City Council is again postponing a vote on whether to give Dan Gilbert’s Hudson’s site project a $60 million...
Jan. 6 committee hearings: Michigan officials targeted in Trump’s “pressure campaign”
The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol says former President Trump led a “pressure...
Sen. Stabenow on potential gun restrictions: ‘This agreement is going to save lives’
After a recent string of mass shootings at schools, grocery stores and city tourist districts, the Senate is again discussing ways...
How the killing of Vincent Chin exposed the weaknesses of Michigan’s criminal justice system
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the murder of Vincent Chin in Highland Park. In a racist attack, Chin...
Fair Contract Friday: Workers at Detroit newspapers seek across-the-board wage increase
It’s "Fair Contract Friday" for the reporters, copy editors, designers and photographers of the Newspaper Guild of Detroit. The workers...
Grand Rapids officer charged with murder in Lyoya’s death
Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr will be charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Patrick Lyoya. The charge...
Detroit Police teams up with feds to crack down on violent crime
Detroit Police and the Department of Justice are pledging to drop violent crime in the northeast and northwest parts of...
