Opinion: Cooperation is vital in a time of discord

The NAACP has invited for the first time the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to speak along side civil rights supporters.

by Karen Boykin-Towns and Sharon Eubank  | 2 days ago

Editorial: Trump’s asylum rule prevents open border

Until Congress steps in with a substantial immigration overhaul, the administration is left with few other options

by The Detroit News  | 2 days ago

Finley: What do black voters want?

"Pandering is not necessary. Today's concerns are universal."

by Nolan Finley  | 1 day ago

Podcast: Howes on Mahoning Valley grit

They’re waiting for the end at Lordstown, the auto plant GM says it no longer needs. And for the closure of the Vindicator, Youngstown’s daily newspaper.

| 2 days ago

Letter: Stop criticizing Launch Michigan

"We know that our system is broken ... but we’re committed to it, because the greatest results come from the hardest work"

by The Detroit News  | 4 days ago

Finley: Trump gets exactly what he wanted

Trump, who couldn't care less what label is attached to him — racist, misogynist, xenophobic, so what? — walks away, in his mind, with a victory

by Nolan Finley  | 4 days ago

Letters: Clean energy, border crisis

"Why not bypass Central American governments and work with Central American churches?"

by The Detroit News  | 4 days ago

Opinion: All in favor of forced busing?

Are Democratic candidates as close to unanimity in forcing the failed busing remedy as they are about stripping Americans of private health insurance?

by Robert Holland  | 4 days ago

Society Confidential: Wedding party gets a little wet

Also: Dave's Choice Awards celebrates Detroit's movers and shakers; Designer Tracy Reese launches Hope for Flowers collection

by Chuck Bennett  | 4 days ago

Finley: Space program defined my generation

"For baby boomers, the space program is a common thread that runs through our lives."

by Nolan Finley  | 5 days ago

Bankole: Duggan’s racial trepidation in the Trump era

"I continue to be disappointed in Duggan’s lack of leadership on racial issues and those who enable him by offering no criticism of his damaging silence."

by Bankole Thompson  | 5 days ago

Opinion: Congress wastes time with foreign pharma policy

"The 'binding arbitration' concept provides that a third party will determine what price Medicare will pay for pharmaceuticals."

by Michael Sapienza  | 5 days ago

Opinion: Fix the roads while funding teacher pensions

Lawmakers consider bonding $10 billion against pension obligations to free up money for road work.

by Greg McNeilly  | 5 days ago

Opinion: Houthi militia, mines terrorize Yemen

"They have put landmines in schools and hospitals, in drinking wells and on farmlands – this is not a justifiable defensive strategy; this is plain and simple terrorism."

by Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah  | 5 days ago

Opinion: NASA has changed since Apollo 11

“It is easier to build a spacecraft than to build a team,” said Eugene Kranz, mission director of Apollo 11.

by Ralph Vartabedian and Samantha Masunaga  | 4 days ago

Opinion: Trump-Russia conspiracy is ‘bogus’

"It might come as a surprise to some, but being friendly with Russians -- even autocratic ones -- isn't a criminal act."

by David Harsanyi  | 5 days ago

Editorial: Detroit, follow Flint’s school calendar

While a balanced, year-round calendar is not a silver bullet, it certainly can’t hurt for districts to try.

by The Detroit News  | 4 days ago

Opinion: Truman museum renovation long overdue

"The re-evaluation of the presidency of Harry Truman, who left office with history’s lowest approval ratings, has been going on for years..."

by David Shribman  | 5 days ago

Editorial: Encourage innovative school leaders

"What the state is doing now isn’t working. Why not try something new?"

by The Detroit News  | 6 days ago

Finley: Line 5 tunnel work begins on faith

"Enbridge has little choice but to start the work on faith if it hopes to keep its promise to finish the $500 million tunnel within five years."

by Nolan Finley  | 6 days ago

Opinion: GOP should condemn Trump’s xenophobic rhetoric

"Republican national leaders remained as silent as church mice the day of his racist statements."

by Dawud Walid  | 6 days ago

Opinion: Trump’s economy benefits Michigan workers

"A vote for President Trump is a vote for economic prosperity."

by Ted Harvey  | 6 days ago

Opinion: Literacy ought to be a right

"If literacy is not a fundamental right, it should be."

by Paula Herbart  | 5 days ago

Opinion: Minimum wage ruling should satisfy law

"It is galling that some of our elected leaders would create impediments that keep so many of our citizens struggling to make ends meet."

Letters: Readers respond to Finley, the news

Other views on Snyder, Amash and Enbridge

by The Detroit News  | 6 days ago

Opinion: Democrats score ‘own goal’ in fight for equal pay in sports

"Unfortunately for those lobbying for equal pay, the biggest challenge may be that women’s soccer just isn’t as popular as men’s."

Bankole: Detroit police commission is not the Kremlin

"In a democratic society, an elected official exercising omnipotent and autocratic powers is abhorrent."

Bay Harbor celebrates 25th anniversary

Last Friday, Paul W. Smith had the chance to broadcast the celebration of David V. Johnson's greatest Michigan achievement.

Opinion: U.S. dangerously dependent on Chinese drugs

"Hundreds of Americans died from tainted supplies of Chinese-made heparin in 2007 and 2008."

Opinion: Genetically engineered foods solve nutritional challenges

"We need food science and technology now more than ever to meet growing domestic and global nutrition challenges."

Graham: ‘The Little Mermaid’ and the mechanics of an internet controversy

When is a firestorm not a firestorm? Usually when it is online

Editorial: Public meetings are no place for a riot

It makes for great theater, but it's terrible for policy making.

by The Detroit News  | 4 days ago

Opinion: Michigan’s workforce development is a lemon

"When you look under the hood, the state’s effort to improve workforce development is actually quite underwhelming."

Finley: Here’s hoping Amash can topple windmills

"Amash believes he can defy the political duopoly and win a sixth term free from partisan encumbrance."

by Nolan Finley  | 6 days ago

Podcast: Howes on UAW contract talks

Howes: Not since the dark days of bankruptcy are contract talks between the UAW and carmakers likely to be as tough as the round beginning next week.

Editorial: Michigan Legislature should resolve age discrepancy in sexual consent laws

A recent court case decision could further inflate the numbers in Michigan's already bloated sex offender registry--unless the Legislature fixes the Penal Code

Opinion: America runs on fossil fuels

All we hear about fossil fuels is their supposed cost, but not their very real and important benefits.

Opinion: Michigan schools need reform

"A child without a quality education today is an adult without much of a future tomorrow."

Opinion: Trump’s RFS policy aids farmers and refineries

"To help understand the argument, it’s worth revisiting how Congress developed the program in the first place."

Society Confidential:  Maurielle Lue tries modeling gig

Also: Snoop Dogg gets reflective at Detroit concert site;