Trump’s Message of Bipartisanship Sounds Disingenuous to Michigan Dems in Congress
Cheyna Roth/MPRN On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump delivered his second State of the Union speech. The stem-winder focused primarily on...
Michael Smerconish: We’re Not As Divided As We’re Led to Believe
The Crofoot American politics feel as divided as ever in the Trump era. But is that really true? Are we...
What Motivates Billionaires to Run for President?
Anand Giridharadas We have one self-proclaimed billionaire in the White House, and at least two others who now say they...
When Is the Right Time to Start Watching 2020 Presidential Race?
Libby Casey/Washington Post Late last week, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) became the ninth Democrat to throw a hat into the ring for the...
MichMash: Cracks Forming in Foundation of Bipartisanship in Lansing
WDET Digital We haven’t yet seen the full effects of divided government at the state Capitol. But Republican lawmakers are...
Super Bowl Will Close Out NFL Season the Same Way It Began — Embroiled in Controversy
Jake Neher/WDET The Super Bowl is this weekend in Atlanta, and scandal surrounding the event has already made plenty of news....
It’s As Cold As Ice — Are You Willing to Sacrifice?
Consumers Energy Amid record cold temperatures, Michiganders got a jolt last night when phones started blaring an emergency tone. The...
Detroit’s 2020 Census Planning Starts Now [CHART + MAPS]
Detroit was once the fourth-largest city in America. The population peaked at more than 1.8-million in 1950. For reasons too...
Henry Ford’s Antisemitism: New Article Explores Dark Side of Legacy
Jake Neher/WDET Henry Ford was an anti-Semite. And not in a passive way. He actively worked to marginalize and discriminate against Jews...
MI Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson On Future of Gerrymandering in Michigan
Jake Neher/WDET Jocelyn Benson has been busy since she was sworn in as Michigan’s Secretary of State. She moved swiftly...
Chemical Banks Merger With TCF: What It Means for SE Michigan
Chemical Bank On Monday, news broke that Chemical Bank -- the large, Michigan based bank that plans to move its headquarters...
Think Your Detroit Property Taxes Are Too High?
Editor's Note: This story has been updated from a previous version for accuracy. In Detroit, there is a small window...