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Michigan shows up to proclaim No Kings

Russ McNamara, Quinn Klinefelter, Amanda LeClaire, Colin Jackson June 16, 2025

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Detroit attorney Todd Perkins formally announced his campaign for mayor on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Considine Little Rock Recreation Center in Detroit's North End neighborhood.
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  • The Metro

The Metro: Meet Todd Perkins: Attorney, advocate, and Detroit mayoral hopeful

Nadia Zyiad June 16, 2025
Jerome Vaughn at the Mackinac Policy conference sit down for an interview.
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Mackinac Policy Conference: Victory on roads

Jerome Vaughn June 14, 2025
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Created Equal: Is America’s democracy on the ballot?

Sasha Bacon November 5, 2024

Election Day is finally here. American democracy has persisted for more than two centuries, and the role this year’s election...

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The Metro: Wayne State researcher on the common misconceptions of food insecurity

Dorothy Jones November 5, 2024

Food insecurity is hard to quantify. It means pinpointing who exactly has access to nutritious food. Subscribe to The Metro on Apple...

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Terry Dexter
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground: Terry Dexter has a rhythm of resilience

Chris Campbell November 5, 2024

On today’s 5-on-5, we dive into the world of Terry Dexter — a Detroit native, now Los Angeles-based musical powerhouse,...

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FILE - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit, May 4, 2023, in Oxon Hill, Md.
  • Elections
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Whitmer: State prepared to fight election interference attempts

Rick Pluta November 5, 2024

With so many closely contested races in Michigan, authorities are on the lookout for efforts to meddle with elections or...

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  • Culture & Music
  • In The Groove

In The Groove: A farewell to Quincy Jones, an introduction to Cleo Sol

Ryan Patrick Hooper November 4, 2024

Coming into this week with a heavy heart as we say goodbye to Quincy Jones, a musician so massive in...

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Vote Here Elections Polling Place Voting 11/5/2019
  • Detroit Evening Report
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Detroit Evening Report: Nonpartisan groups offering free rides to the polls on Election Day

Nargis Rahman November 4, 2024

There are several nonpartisan organizations and groups that will be offering free transportation to the polls on Election Day in...

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  • Created Equal
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Created Equal: Previewing Election Day in Michigan

Sasha Bacon November 4, 2024

As of Nov. 4, nearly two million absentee ballots have been returned and just over 1.2 million ballots have been...

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  • Acoustic Café
  • Culture & Music

Acoustic Café: Another Words & Music Show, featuring in-studio stuff from our 30-year archive

Rob Reinhart November 4, 2024

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, it's another Words & Music Show, pulling select thoughts, stories and performances out...

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"I voted" stickers
  • Culture & Music
  • Rob Reinhart's Essential Music

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Haven’t voted yet? Maybe these songs will motivate you!

Rob Reinhart November 4, 2024

On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, it's simply a ton of tunes to capture this crucial moment —...

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A wall with a vote mural in Detroit.
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The Metro: Detroit coalition 482Forward hoping to boost voter turnout in the city

Dorothy Jones November 4, 2024

Voter turnout in the city of Detroit has been historically low, with the number of residents casting ballots in the...

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Reproductive rights still drive Michigan voter turnout, advocates say

Amanda LeClaire November 4, 2024

Reproductive rights remain a key issue for Michigan voters in this year’s midterm election, according to Planned Parenthood officials. Despite...

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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak during a campaign rally at Jenison Field House on the campus of Michigan State University, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich.
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Vice President Kamala Harris rallies in East Lansing, makes final appeal to voters

Amy Robinson November 4, 2024

With just about a day left until the election, Vice President Kamala Harris rallied Sunday night on the campus of...

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