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Jocelyn Benson November 10
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“X” Designation on Michigan Driver’s Licenses for Nonbinary People Goes Into Effect

Russ McNamara, Dorothy Hernandez November 10, 2021

Anyone in Michigan who doesn’t feel as though the standard “male” or “female” driver’s license designations is the best description for them can change...

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Detroit Police Chief James White
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Detroit Police Grapple With Corruption and Changing Policies Under Federal Scrutiny

Eli Newman November 10, 2021

As one investigation into Detroit police corruption ramps up, another one has ended. The Detroit Police Department is trying to...

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COVID Vaccine for Kids
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Everything You Need to Know About Newly Available COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids

Detroit Today November 10, 2021

Despite the lingering threat of COVID-19 and the frustrations caused by Americans who refuse to get their shots, vaccines have...

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Students and teacher in a classroom
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Suspensions and Expulsions Hurt More Than They Help Metro Detroit Students, Says Criminal Justice Professor

Detroit Today, Nora Rhein November 9, 2021

Suspensions and expulsions are normal parts of discipline in the American school system, occurring almost as frequently as “timeouts.” In his new book...

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School Voucher Supporters Hope to Get Around Whitmer’s Veto

Cheyna Roth, Jake Neher November 8, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed Republican-led bills that would have created tax breaks for private school education in Michigan. MichMash hosts...

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1-6-2021 trump supporters capitol
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Threats to Future Elections Are Real. Here’s What’s Being Done to Protect Democracy

Detroit Today November 8, 2021

Sunday marked one year since President Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election. But, of course, that wasn’t...

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A view of the Ambassador Bridge
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Detroit City Council Rejects Land Swap Deal with Ambassador Bridge Owners

Meta Stange November 8, 2021

Detroit City Council voted down a deal for a land swap with the owners of the Ambassador Bridge 4-to-3. Matthew Maroun and...

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Kids in a Classroom
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U.S. Education Secretary Says Build Back Better Plan Transforms Schooling in Michigan

Quinn Klinefelter November 5, 2021

President Biden’s Build Back Better legislation continues to wind its tortuous way towards the Congressional finish line. In the face...

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Detroit Tree Equity Neighborhood
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How Zoning Laws Drive Segregation, Inequality in Places Like Metro Detroit

Detroit Today, Nora Rhein November 5, 2021

Single-family zoning laws, or city ordinances preventing non-single-family homes from being built, created the image of the quintessential residential area we...

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Watch Live: Former Secretary of State Colin Powell’s funeral service

NPR November 5, 2021

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell's funeral is being held at the Washington National Cathedral. Watch as military and congressional...

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DRAFT Chestnut MICRC redistricting map November 2021
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After Outcry from Activists, Redistricting Commissioner Works to Create More Representative Map for Detroit

Russ McNamara, Dorothy Hernandez November 4, 2021

As the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission continues to draw new legislative and congressional district maps, tensions are still high over what to do...

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Gov Gretchen Whitmer Tampon Tax presser
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Michigan Will No Longer Tax Tampons, Other Feminine Products

Associated Press, Dorothy Hernandez November 4, 2021

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan will no longer apply the 6% sales tax to tampons and other menstrual products under...

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