The case for Thaddeus Stevens being an American hero
Thaddeus Stevens was a radical Republican who grew up poor in Vermont. He came to support abolition, fight economic inequality,...
How the “big lie” came to be and why people still believe it
President Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election fair and square. But many people — including prominent Republicans — say...
Ukrainian author explains how Ukrainians are fighting for their land, history and culture
It has now been months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the war has turned into one of attrition — as...
Why one political scientist believes Democrats can still win rural voters
As the 2022 midterm elections approach, Democrats face the growing issue of electability in sparsely populated areas. Because of the...
How a Democrat unseated a Republican in rural Kent County, MI
Carol Glanville recently won in rural Kent County, Michigan, flipping the 74th House District seat, which has been held by...
Why conspiracy theories still go mainstream almost 10 years after Sandy Hook
In 2012, a gunman came to Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut and killed 20 first-graders and six educators. But...
The consequences of the leaked draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade
On Monday, a leaked opinion drafted by the United States Supreme Court indicated that a majority of the court’s justices are prepared...
Podcast explores a former Red Wings player and Michigan’s reformed no-fault insurance law
Michigan’s latest auto insurance law is about to decimate part of the care industry. According to recent reporting, agencies that...
Benson says Roe draft opinion could put voting rights “in jeopardy”
Some experts say the recently-leaked draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade could have implications for...
Report highlights obstacles and suggests solutions to Black homeownership in Detroit
Black home ownership used to be the norm in Detroit. As recently as the early 2000s, the had one of...
Stephen Henderson on leaked Roe v. Wade opinion: What does this future decision call on us to do?
The following is an essay from WDET Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson: There are a lot of reactions already,...
New documentary “Gradually, then Suddenly” explores Detroit’s bankruptcy
In 2013, Detroit became the largest U.S. city to ever enter bankruptcy. As a result of the process, Detroit...