Opinion: Veterans Day a celebration of the greatest love

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

by Scott S. Powell  | 1 day ago

Bankole: Council should stand up to mayor, reject bond

"The city council should reject Duggan's $250 million bond proposal to remove blight by 2025," says Bankole.

by Bankole Thompson  | 1 day ago

Opinion: Recognize black soldiers as part of the Greatest Generation

"There were 901,896 black soldiers in the military during World War II, according to the World War II Museum in New Orleans."

by Arthur Bridgeforth Jr.  | 1 day ago

Paul W. Smith: Thank your local veterans

"May this be a memorable and meaningful day of honor for those who have served, or are currently serving our country in the armed forces."

by Paul W. Smith  | 1 day ago

Editorial: WSU board standoff demands intervention

Whitmer should call in the board and try to get to the bottom of this dispute.

by The Detroit News  | 2 days ago

Opinion: Consider student mobility scholarships

"Student Mobility Scholarships would give parents who apply a limited-use, digital debit account to help them afford a customized route to school."

by Ben DeGrow  | 1 day ago

Finley: Spare vulnerable from budget battle

"The sparring parties can fix the worst of the harm done by the governor's spending vetoes while they wrestle with the larger issues," Finley writes.

by Nolan Finley  | 2 days ago

Podcast: Howes on Michigan university board antics

Howes: The antics coming from the boardrooms of the state’s Big Three universities will not change until the way Michigan chooses its trustees does.

| 3 days ago

De-aging technology is Hollywood’s fountain of youth

Everyone's looking younger on screen. What does it mean when Hollywood's future is it's past?

by Adam Graham  | 3 days ago

Society: Full Circle celebrates 10 years helping those with special needs

The organization supports the activities that foster a sense of self-worth and independence in people with disabilities.

by Chuck Bennett  | 4 days ago

Opinion: Green energy will gut more than the oil market

"Banning fossil fuels under the Green New Deal is a recipe for economic and political disaster."

by Peter J. Ferrara  | 4 days ago

Jacques: Women don’t get free pass from #MeToo

Companies and Congress have put more stringent rules in place governing relationships at work, and they apply to everyone.

by Ingrid Jacques  | 4 days ago

Opinion: Congress should address threats to power grid

"While cyber attacks are a top concern, America’s power grid faces other limitations."

by Terry Jarrett  | 4 days ago

Letters: On Detroit test scores, Michigan’s reading law

Detroit teachers union president points blame at the state and makes the case that the district is now making progress.

by The Detroit News  | 4 days ago

Society Confidential: Cardiologist schools Joaquin Phoenix in doctor speak

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by Chuck Bennett  | 4 days ago

Bankole: New Flint mayor will keep pressuring gov for action

Neeley will force Whitmer’s hand on Flint to make sure promises that the governor made will be met during her tenure, says Bankole.

by Bankole Thompson  | 5 days ago

Opinion: Michigan needs far more foster parents

"Foster parents could be the answer to restoring our hurting communities. "

by Starr Allen-Pettway  | 5 days ago

Editorial: DIA’s broken vow a slap in the face

The Detroit Institute of Art's attempt to renew a 10-year millage is cheap and unsavory.

by The Detroit News  | 5 days ago

Opinion: Trump brought a new swamp to Washington

Trump's corporate-style wheeling and dealing is no better than "deep state" corruption, Rosen writes.

by James Rosen  | 5 days ago

Finley: Term limits may finally get a fix

Voters not Politicians is pulling together political forces from across the spectrum to mount a ballot initiative to fix the term limits law that passed in 1992.

by Nolan Finley  | 5 days ago

Opinion: Protect workers from payroll fraud

"No hardworking Michiganian deserves to be ripped off, and good businesses shouldn’t suffer while bad actors get away with theft."

by Laurie Pohutsky  | 5 days ago

Opinion: How to stop the communist comeback

"Communism is soaring in popularity."

by Marion Smith  | 5 days ago

Opinion: Trump calls Pelosi’s bluff

"Behind closed doors and with no press allowed, House Democrats have tried to put on the appearance of a legal proceeding."

by Betsy McCaughey  | 5 days ago

Opinion: Government took my home for an $8 debt

"Oakland County seized and sold my rental home for an $8 tax debt. Now I’m fighting back."

by Uri Rafaeli  | 5 days ago

Opinion: Line 5 is too risky for Great Lakes

"Let’s be clear, the Line 5 oil pipeline threatens Michigan jobs, families, businesses, investment, and the Great Lakes."

by Jim Carruthers and Will Lytle  | 6 days ago

Opinion: 2020 candidates must share vision for labor

"Next November’s vote is an opportunity to change that and pave a path to prosperity."

by James Hoffa  | 6 days ago

Editorial: WSU board should get off Wilson’s back

"It's more to the point to ask why an academic leader as accomplished as Wilson would stay in such a toxic environment?"

by The Detroit News  | 6 days ago

Opinion: Michigan’s future runs through Line 5

It’s important that the people of Michigan understand what's at stake with Line 5, Griffin writes.

by Paul Griffin  | 6 days ago

Letter: Setting Wayne State’s record straight

Marilyn Kelly, vice chair of the Wayne State University Board of Governors, writes to clear up confusion over what's happening at the university.

Opinion: Whitmer pushes K-12 in right direction

"Whitmer believes our students deserve far better than the status-quo and that budgets are no longer going to prioritize profits over their success."

Finley: Whitmer, Nessel should obey law on Line 5

A tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac to house the petroleum pipeline is the surest way to protect the Great Lakes.

Opinion: Facebook a boon to journalists

"No matter what it does, Facebook will not be able to appease all critics — which include many members of Congress, academics and journalists."

Podcast: Howes on transnational FCA-PSA deal

Howes says the new name for the merger of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot of France should be United Nations Motors.

Opinion: Charter school veto an attack on Detroit students

Whitmer's veto of a $240-per-pupil funding increase for Michigan charter schools is deeply inequitable, Griffith writes.

Opinion: Student loan default rates show need for tuition reform

"Extended default can lead to the garnishing of wages, tax refunds, or Social Security benefits."

Bankole: Founders case a hard lesson on inclusion

"At the heart of the deposition ... was Founders Detroit General Manager Dominic Ryan claiming he didn't know Evans was black."

Paul W. Smith: UAW and Ford negotiations were efficient

Smith reflects on the state of the auto industry, on carbon monoxide detectors and on cauliflower pizza crust.

Editorial: Scary Detroit scores make case for charters

"These alternative public schools aren’t perfect. But in Detroit, families have been desperate for alternatives. "

by The Detroit News  | 6 days ago

Finley: There’s a plan behind Ilitch land hoarding

"The last thing they want is for a potential customer for their bars and restaurants to stop in for a drink or dinner at an establishment they don't own."

Opinion: Expungement removes barriers for job seekers

"It is a breath of fresh air to see a bipartisan effort underway that would make significant changes to the expungement progress ..."