The federal Office of Civil Rights’ investigation found students didn’t get the support the law guaranteed them. The Michigan Department of Education wants the case thrown out.
Political and Public Policy Information
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Facing population crisis, Whitmer opens Michigan growth office — with no new staff
The governor announces a new state office to find ways to address decades of stagnation. The move comes after a commission she appointed unceremoniously ended.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Political and Public Policy Information
Opinion: Why We Cannot Afford Another Four Years of Trump
As Detroiters, we cannot afford less racial diversity and conservative ideology that challenges race-conscious policies that promote racial equity, the authors write.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Donald Trump sues Gretchen Whitmer over Michigan voter registration efforts
Amid an “election integrity” push, lawyers for the Trump campaign and other GOP groups argue expansion of voter registration sites in Michigan violates state and federal law.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Donald Trump injured in apparent assassination attempt; Michigan reacts
‘This has no place in America,’ Michigan U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain says Saturday after former President Donald Trump rushed off stage after shooting at campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The presumptive GOP nominee for president is ‘fine,’ his campaign says. The shooter and one spectator are dead.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
BridgeDetroit contributor Olivia Lewis chosen for prestigious fellowship
Olivia will spend the next year focused on a project about Detroit’s I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Candidate Q&A: Tell us what you want to know
BridgeDetroit is aiming to give you direct access to your government. We want you to have the chance to ask about the issues that are important to you.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Political and Public Policy Information
Analysis: Black economic boycotts of the Civil Rights era still offer lessons on how to achieve a just society
By disrupting white businesses, often in a highly organized way, Black activists won social change.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Deepfakes: What they are and how to protect yourself
Amid the rising threat of nefarious “deepfakes,” Michigan lawmakers want to outlaw the spread of AI-generated nonconsensual sexual content.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Political and Public Policy Information
Wayne County has hundreds of deed, mortgage fraud cases. What to know
Wayne County officials are working to educate residents as its Mortgage and Deed Fraud Unit investigates 400 fraud complaints.