Letter: Left off Michigan’s primary ballot

"The state gives a lot of judgment to the secretary of state to choose who to place on the ballot"

by The Detroit News  | 1 day ago

VP Mike Pence: Congress, pass USMCA

"The USMCA makes a strong statement to the world that the era of U.S. economic surrender is over..."

by Mike Pence  | 1 day ago

Opinion: Restricting Airbnb may be a waste of time

"If Airbnb is not the chief culprit of the affordable housing crisis, then focusing on its restriction is a waste of time ..."

by Suzy Wu  | 2 days ago

Opinion: Trump has brought ‘stratospheric’ interest to U.S. politics

"Say this if nothing else for President Donald J. Trump: He has made Americans care about politics again."

by David Shribman  | 2 days ago

Bankole: Detroit’s disability community pushes for office at City Hall

A coalition of disability groups is calling for the establishment of a Detroit Office of Disability Affairs.

by Bankole Thompson  | 2 days ago

Opinion: We need historical context on presidential misconduct

"Referring to Trump's actions as 'worse than the misconduct of any prior president' would be terminally ahistorical."

by David Harsanyi  | 2 days ago

Opinion: Immigrant farmers deserve path to citizenship

"A solution to improving the lives of farmworkers and meeting the needs of the agriculture industry already exists..."

by Jim Byrum  | 2 days ago

Editorial: Whitmer’s budget strategy backfires

There’s still no deal to come up with money for roads, and this remains an urgent need Whitmer must continue to negotiate with lawmakers

by The Detroit News  | 2 days ago

Progressives plot to stop Buttigieg

Is Buttigieg's campaign a flash in the pan? Or is he a legitimate and unforeseen threat?

by David Catanese  | 2 days ago

Opinion: Business taxes hurt workers

"Economic research overwhelmingly shows that a majority of the corporate tax payments come at the expense of workers’ wages."

by Adam N. Michel  | 2 days ago

Editorial: Make Detroit’s schools work for students

Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti is heading to the neighborhoods, talking with parents and residents about challenges facing the district

by The Detroit News  | 3 days ago

Opinion: Forced unionization makes a comeback

Regulators are trying to make union membership a requirement to obtain a license to grow or sell marijuana, Owens writes.

by Charles Owens  | 3 days ago

Opinion: Trump’s tax cuts benefit top 1%, hurt working class

"Rich people and giant corporations don’t need more tax cuts. Rather, it’s time for them to pay their fair share. "

by Ron Bieber  | 3 days ago

Opinion: Detroit dock collapse is a wake-up call

"Not having uranium in the Detroit River is great news, but it’s also a ridiculously low bar to set for public safety and healthy waterways."

by Justin Onwenu  | 3 days ago

Editorial: Growing economy defies Washington chaos

"Don't be afraid to believe your eyes — the economic skies really are blue."

by The Detroit News  | 4 days ago

Opinion: Time for Michigan auto insurance reform

"Beginning July 2020, your driving record will be the primary factor determining your insurance rates."

by Karen Whitsett  | 4 days ago

Opinion: Restore tax credits to biodiesel industry

Unless Congress renews tax credits for the biodiesel industry, businesses and consumers will pay the price, writes Mullings.

by Lisa Mullings  | 3 days ago

Opinion: Close tax loopholes to fix Michigan roads

"The solution is for Michigan to start requiring multinational corporations to pay their fair share of taxes."

by Bill Parks  | 4 days ago

Society: Annual Sing-a-Long for Salvation Army makes beautiful music

In the spirit of memorable holiday traditions, the London Chop House presented its annual Sing-a-Long Luncheon on Thursday, benefiting the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit.

by Chuck Bennett  | 4 days ago

Paul W. Smith: Opioids aren’t the only threat to your health

There is something very simple you can do to protect yourself and your family

by Paul W. Smith  | 5 days ago

Opinion: High drug prices hit seniors hard

As we hurtle toward the 2020 elections, Michiganians alarmed by runaway prescription drug costs must be a part of the solution

by Max Richtman  | 5 days ago

Bankole: Don’t cry for Kamala Harris exiting presidential race

Harris is the personification and defender of a system of justice that many blacks have long derided for its bias

by Bankole Thompson  | 4 days ago

Opinion: Following Flint, increase drinking water transparency

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, zero is the safe level of lead in drinking water

by Elin Betanzo  | 5 days ago

Opinion: Give UAW a major overhaul

The need for an authority figure independent of union leadership is clear, Saltsman writes

by Michael Saltsman  | 6 days ago

Editorial: Keep Medicaid work rules in place for now

If the requirements help encourage some able-bodied adults find work — and work themselves off government assistance — that’s a win for all involved

by The Detroit News  | 6 days ago

Finley: Get new transit plan rolling

Backers of a new regional transit plan for Metro Detroit face their first hurdle: Getting legislation approved to authorize a new taxing scheme

by Nolan Finley  | 6 days ago

Podcast: Howes says new UAW boss has leverage — if he’ll use it

Rory Gamble can drive reform within — and if he falters, the most likely alternative is federal oversight of the 84-year-old union

| 6 days ago

Opinion: Courts should review Michigan term limits law

We’ve tried the most restrictive term limits in the country — and they haven’t worked, Opsommer writes

Opinion: Invest in Wayne County after-school programs

Demand for high-quality after-school programs for Wayne County children and youth continues to increase, Adair writes

Editorial: Democrats trump up impeachment case

The case against Trump doesn't rise to impeachment, and his presence does not place the democracy at risk.

Opinion: Is Starbucks alienating paying customers ?

Extending infrastructure to non-paying customers may lead paying customers to a state of confusion regarding their value to the Starbucks brand

Society Confidential: Fur designer’s work catches eye of Kash Doll

Also: Rodman surprises folks at Drip IV Therapy; Anchor Bar's celeb event to feature Detroit Lions

Graham: Kid Rock’s antics, politics overshadow his music

Artist keeps trying to find fights where there aren’t any

Opinion: Enforcing work requirements is a waste

Even if you believe in work requirements, it makes zero sense to spend millions on a program that the courts are going to halt anyway

Opinion: A better way forward for UAW

It is a moment of deep crisis for one of the nation’s most important private sector unions, the authors write.

Southern Michigan wind project faces opposition

The Hillsdale County wind project is one of seven under development in Michigan. Projects begun before the end of 2019 are eligible for a tax credit.

Bankole: 2020 will prove a defining year for Mayor Duggan

The fortified wall that has earned Duggan a reputation for being a tough guy and a political heavyweight seems to be crumbling

Opinion: Democratic candidates prepare for New Hampshire, Iowa

"Does it matter who wins the Iowa Caucuses? Not to New Hampshire," Shribman writes.

Opinion: Is impeachment backfiring on the Democrats?

"Democrats haven't gotten any closer to convincing a single Senate Republican to remove the president."

Letter: County treasurers help fight foreclosure

"We believe that tax foreclosure is a tragedy, so we take extensive measures to help property owners avoid it whenever possible."