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Why Marianne Williamson won’t let the haters stop her from casting her strange magic in America

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Why Marianne Williamson won’t let the haters stop her from casting her strange magic in America

By Jerilyn Jordan Oct 14, 2020

Make sure your vote counts with our Michigan voter guide

Make sure your vote counts with our Michigan voter guide

By Lee DeVito and Steve Neavling Oct 14, 2020

Why isn't Detroit, the nation's Blackest big city, ready for criminal justice reform?

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Why isn't Detroit, the nation's Blackest big city, ready for criminal justice reform?

By Tom Perkins Oct 7, 2020

WSU Police Dept. spearheads national de-escalation training initiative

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WSU Police Dept. spearheads national de-escalation training initiative

By Jim McFarlin Oct 7, 2020

Hakim Littleton was killed for shooting at police. Detroit was his undoing.

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Hakim Littleton was killed for shooting at police. Detroit was his undoing.

By Violet Ikonomova Sep 23, 2020

This guy is bringing free television to Detroit — and the networks are pissed

This guy is bringing free television to Detroit — and the networks are pissed

By Lee DeVito Sep 23, 2020

Communities of color are dumping grounds for toxic waste in Michigan

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Communities of color are dumping grounds for toxic waste in Michigan

By Steve Neavling Sep 16, 2020

Cramming for the coronavirus: Michigan’s schools are still figuring out how to deal with the pandemic

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Cramming for the coronavirus: Michigan’s schools are still figuring out how to deal with the pandemic

By Lee DeVito Sep 2, 2020

Black workers are more likely to be unemployed but less likely to get unemployment benefits

Black workers are more likely to be unemployed but less likely to get unemployment benefits

By Ava Kofman, ProPublica and Hannah Fresques, ProPublica Aug 26, 2020

Company run by GOP Senate candidate John James lost tax exempt status after failing to create promised jobs

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Company run by GOP Senate candidate John James lost tax exempt status after failing to create promised jobs

By Lee DeVito Aug 26, 2020

Detroit police clash with peaceful protesters over 'Operation Legend'

Detroit police clash with peaceful protesters over 'Operation Legend'

By Adam J. Dewey Aug 23, 2020

Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has been lavishing his campaign funds on pretty much everything — except actually campaigning

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Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has been lavishing his campaign funds on pretty much everything — except actually campaigning

Sheriff spending spree

By Steve Neavling Aug 12, 2020

Rashida Tlaib’s primary victory was a win not just for the ‘Squad’ but for progressives everywhere

Rashida Tlaib’s primary victory was a win not just for the ‘Squad’ but for progressives everywhere

By Lee DeVito Aug 12, 2020

A primer on Detroit's Real-Time Crime Center

A primer on Detroit's Real-Time Crime Center

By Taylor Johnson and Dave Maass, Electronic Frontier Foundation Aug 5, 2020

Grace, Black teen jailed for not doing her online coursework, is released

Grace, Black teen jailed for not doing her online coursework, is released

By Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica Aug 1, 2020

Prosecutors say they support releasing girl who was detained for not doing her schoolwork

Prosecutors say they support releasing girl who was detained for not doing her schoolwork

By Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica Jul 31, 2020

Toilet to table: Michigan farmers feed crops with ‘toxic brew’ of human and industrial waste

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Toilet to table: Michigan farmers feed crops with ‘toxic brew’ of human and industrial waste

By Tom Perkins Jul 29, 2020

Dozens of employees at MOCAD and the DIA demand the ousters of their executive directors

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Dozens of employees at MOCAD and the DIA demand the ousters of their executive directors

By Lee DeVito Jul 22, 2020

Thousands demand that Michigan #FreeGrace after the teenager was incarcerated for not doing her schoolwork

Thousands demand that Michigan #FreeGrace after the teenager was incarcerated for not doing her schoolwork

By Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica Jul 16, 2020

A teenager didn't do her online schoolwork. So a judge sent her to juvenile detention.

A teenager didn't do her online schoolwork. So a judge sent her to juvenile detention.

By Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica Jul 14, 2020

The 2020 Foilies Awards: Recognizing the year’s worst in government transparency

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The 2020 Foilies Awards: Recognizing the year’s worst in government transparency

By Electronic Frontier Foundation Jul 8, 2020

What does it mean to defund the police in Detroit, one of the most violent cities in the U.S.?

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What does it mean to defund the police in Detroit, one of the most violent cities in the U.S.?

By Steve Neavling Jun 24, 2020

COVID-19 has reshaped Michigan’s future in ways we could have never imagined

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COVID-19 has reshaped Michigan’s future in ways we could have never imagined

Coronavirus state of mind

By Steve Neavling Jun 10, 2020

Detroit Police tried to quell an uprising. It failed.

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Detroit Police tried to quell an uprising. It failed.

By Lee DeVito Jun 3, 2020

Proposed legislation could offer new protections for pregnant prisoners in Michigan

Proposed legislation could offer new protections for pregnant prisoners in Michigan

What to expect when you're expecting behind bars

By Erin Marie Miller Jun 3, 2020

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