Speech by University of Michigan professor draws cheers from students, boos from school leadership
University of Michigan Professor Derek Peterson wanted to highlight the work of school activists - both past and present -...
The Metro: Progressives have momentum. But can they win over party outsiders?
Progressives won big at the recent Democratic nominating convention. Eli Savit for attorney general, and Amir Mackled for University of...
Crossing the Lines: Highland Park values enclave status
Highland Park is an odd shape—a trapezoid to be exact. Its borders include West McNichols Road on the north side,...
Public comments on Flock surveillance halted in Oakland County meeting
Tensions erupted at the Oakland County Board of Commissioners meeting as residents objected to the approval of a controversial Flock...
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...
The Metro: Substance versus social media. Why Tom Leonard dropped out of Michigan’s governor’s race
In November, voters will choose a new governor. On the Republican side, the race is shaping up around Congressman John...
Democrats ‘ready to work’ to regain trust of working class
Perceived failures by the Trump Administration regarding affordability and immigration enforcement—plus the ongoing war with Iran—has led to very low...
The fight against a $1.2 billion U-M and Los Alamos-backed data center continues
Activists in Ypsilanti Township keep fighting to halt a data center development associated with nuclear weapons research.Stop the Data Center members...
Detroit Evening Report: Highland Park increases surveillance around senior housing
The City of Highland Park is expanding its camera surveillance coverage of senior housing complexes. Police Chief James McMahon says seniors have complained about an...
The Metro: How Islamophobia shaped American policy — from 9/11 to now
A few years ago, Hamas attacked Israeli civilians, and Israel responded against Palestinians with what many experts call genocide. Although...
Michigan DNR offers help for tree planting and care to celebrate Arbor Day
Arbor Day began in 1872 as a means for everyday citizens to plant more trees. What began more than a...
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...