2020 Election
Detroit organizers found new ways to increase voter turnout on Election Day
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During the coronavirus pandemic, Detroit’s grassroots organizations turned to social media influencers and relational organizing to increase voter turnout.
Another casualty of COVID: testing for lead poisoning in Michigan
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In Partnership With Bridge Michigan
In old paint, water pipes and the ground, lead can leave a child with a lifetime of learning problems and mental health issues. But during the pandemic, the number of children being tested for poisoning has been cut in half.
Related: Report: Michigan’s most vulnerable students have limited learning options during the pandemic
2020 Election
Michigan’s results official but harm done to Black voters may linger
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President Trump’s effort to target votes and raise false fraud accusations in Black communities could cause lasting damage, experts say.
Health and Welfare
Why Detroit council rejected the mayor’s proposal to aid overtaxed homeowners
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The mayor’s resolution sought to fund a $6 million relief program for overtaxed Detroiters. City council voted no; here’s why.
2020 Election
Canvassers certify election. Joe Biden wins Michigan, its 16 electoral votes
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In Partnership With Bridge Michigan
After a week of drama, the Michigan Board of State Canvassers affirmed Democrat Joe Biden’s 154K win in a 3-0 vote, dealing what could be a lethal blow to President Trump’s long-shot bid to persuade lawmakers to defy the popular vote.
2020 Election
Detroit votes stand as Michigan canvassers certify election
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Overturning Detroit’s election was at the heart of Trump’s assault, but it failed yet again when the state Board of Canvassers certified Joe Biden’s win.
Jobs and Economic Opportunities
As women leave pandemic economy, returning to work, higher wages will be a struggle
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In Partnership With Detroit Free Press
After decades of employment strides, women are making a staggering exit from the workforce. It may lead to future challenges. Policy change can help.
Civic and Community Information
Has certifying Detroit’s election always been so politically polarized?
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Certifying Detroit elections now involves extreme politics. This week, two Republican members of the bipartisan Wayne County Board of Canvassers remade election administration. This is not how it used to be.
Education
Report: Michigan’s most vulnerable students have limited learning options during the pandemic
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In Partnership With Chalkbeat Detroit
The students who need in-person instruction the most are among the least likely to get it, new Michigan data shows.
Civic and Community Information
Trump withdraws Michigan suit, falsely claims Wayne County votes halted
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In Partnership With Bridge Michigan
Rudy Guiliani, President Trump’s campaign lawyer, said the campaign withdrew its federal suit challenging Michigan’s presidential vote because it has already succeeded in blocking certification of votes in Wayne County. It has not.
Health and Welfare
What Detroit court’s closure means for landlords and tenants
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In Partnership With Detroit Free Press
In Detroit’s 36th District Court, landlord-tenant hearings are suspended through Dec. 8, with exception of emergency eviction hearings.