45,000 Detroit Families Receive Emergency Broadband Benefit
Many families in Detroit are receiving federal aid to connect to the internet. City officials say 45,000 households have signed...
The Constitution Protects a Well Regulated Militia. Efforts to Clarify Began Shortly After
As part of 101.9 WDET’s Book Club, we’re inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every...
Huge Increase in Kids Skipping Routine Vaccinations Leaves Many Students Vulnerable
Officials estimate fewer than a third of students age 12 and older in the state are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Federal...
New Book ‘Reign of Terror’ Says 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Led to Trump Presidency
In our discussions around the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks two decades later, one journalist is taking a critical look at...
Federal and State Environmental Crews Working to Mitigate Danger after Flat Rock Gas Leak
Thousands of Flat Rock residents remain under an evacuation order following last week’s gasoline leak into the city’s sewer system. ...
Broken Windows Theory’s “Tipping Point” Concept Challenged in New Study
Since it was published, the broken windows theory has been a major influence on policing practices, drawing a connection between...
The Satanic Temple “Willing to Fight” for Abortion Access After Texas Law Takes Effect
Texas lawmakers did what reproductive rights advocates have long feared -- passed a severely restrictive anti-abortion law, which went into...
Understanding the Deeper Meaning of Robert E. Lee Monument Removal
On Wednesday, the city of Richmond, Virginia, removed its memorial to Confederate General Robert E. Lee, one of the country’s...
Anti-Mask Protesters in Oakland County Angered by School Mask Mandate
With the Labor Day holiday passed, K-12 schools across Michigan are now in full swing. The return to in-person learning comes...
Lack of Understanding on How to Navigate Health Care System a Common Issue for Caregivers
Aging comes with many obstacles. Mobility problems become an issue early on and financial struggles occur with the myriad costs...
A Saginaw Woman Who Sued the City Over How It Issues Parking Tickets Continues Fight in Court
A Saginaw resident says the parking tickets she acquired violated her constitutional rights. Alison Taylor had an assigned parking spot,...
Take Poor Michigan Assessment Results With a Grain of Salt, Education Advocate Says
New data from Michigan’s statewide standardized test last school year suggest students are struggling to make academic progress during the...