Barriers Remain for Disabled People as ADA Reaches 30 Year Mark
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) changed the nation’s landscape. It requires things like curbs that can accommodate wheelchairs and...
MichMash: Campaigns Try to Reach Voters Without Touching Them During Coronavirus Pandemic
With social distancing necessary to curb the spread of COVID-19, candidates have to get creative with reaching voters. "They can...
Michigan’s New Redistricting Commission Has Its 200 Semifinalists
Every 10 years following the U.S. Census, congressional and legislative lines must be redrawn to accurately reflect their population. Redrawing district...
“White Rage” Author on Racial Justice and Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man”
WDET’s Book Club is back for a third year, and this summer’s selection is Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man,” a formative...
Detroit City Council Narrowly Approves Duggan’s Blight Bond Proposal for Nov. Ballot
The question to put $250 million of Detroit taxpayer dollars towards home demolitions and renovations will be on the ballot...
Oakland County Executive: Challenger Andy Meisner Makes Case for Democratic Primary Nomination
Michigan’s state and local primary election is Aug. 4. There’s still time to vote by mail for the Aug. 4th election. Find out how....
Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones Running To Unseat Rep. Tlaib
Michigan’s state and local primary election is Aug. 4. There’s still time to vote by mail for the Aug. 4th...
ACLU Focuses on Southeast Michigan Prosecutor’s Races For 2020 Primary
Across Southeast Michigan, a wave of progressive candidates have thrown their names into the ring to be the next county...
Facts And Truth Are Lifelines During A Pandemic
The difficulty in obtaining accurate information amid COVID-19 has prompted some to call this moment in our country an “infodemic.”...
MichMash: Whitmer’s Mask Order Has Teeth, But Will Local Law Enforcement Bite?
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been urging residents to mask up in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. She’s issued...
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy Defends Tenure In Run For Fifth Term
Michigan’s state and local primary election is Aug. 4. There’s still time to vote by mail for the Aug. 4th election. Find...
Judge Extends Eviction Moratorium: More Resources For Detroit Tenants Than Before
The 36th District Court announced that it would extend the eviction moratorium for Detroiters after the statewide eviction moratorium expired...