Working-class and poor Black Detroiters tend to vote inconsistently in presidential elections, but they could be key to winning the swing state of Michigan in 2024.
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A proposed chemical recycling plant in western Michigan may provide a handful of jobs but little environmental benefit.
Our research found that while ShotSpotter may have benefits for improved detection and response, it offers little benefit for enforcement and clearance and did not reduce gunshot victimization.
Michigan Central Station stood abandoned for decades as a symbol of Detroit’s decline. A major investment by Ford has breathed new life into the structure – and, residents hope, the city.
Historical housing discrimination in Detroit persists today and causes disparities in health outcomes. Policies are making a difference, but more needs to be done.
A study in Detroit finds large areas without pet resources, mainly in lower-income and minority neighborhoods. Better access to supplies and services could help owners and animals thrive together.
Researchers found a sharp rise in calls to US poison centers about magic mushrooms coincided with their decriminalization in several US cities and states.
Detecting infectious agents in sewage is only the first step. Researchers are working on developing reliable ways to translate surveillance measurements to case numbers and infection predictions.
Detroit has a rich music tradition and is known for its role in the development of house.
The loss in Alabama doesn’t mean the UAW is done winning in the South.
The Mercedes auto workers will vote on union membership in mid-May.
Detroit is one of the country’s most segregated regions, but census data shows how that’s changing in both the city and suburbs.
Despite making similar efforts for decades, the UAW union had never before managed to organize employees of foreign-based automakers in a Southern state like Tennessee.
Mapping where water once flowed is important for managing flood risk today in Detroit and elsewhere.
James and Jennifer Crumbley purchased a handgun for their son as a Christmas present. Ethan Crumbley used that gun to kill 4 of his high school classmates.
Detroit’s plan to install solar panels in city neighborhoods may conflict with residents’ desires to see lower energy bills and more housing.
On March 7, workers at the Ford Rouge River plant marched for better working conditions, sparking America’s labor movement. Almost a century later, a quiet park honors their memory.
Organizers of the protest had set a goal of 11,000 uncommitted votes to show dissatisfaction with Biden’s support of Israel in the Israel-Hamas war.
The city often becomes a magnet for anti-Arab sentiment during election years and global conflicts; however, the more interesting story is what happens in the city when the spotlight is turned off.
Jennifer Crumbley was found guilty for a school shooting committed by her son; the father faces trial next.
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Professor of Teaching, Wayne State University
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Professor Emeritus of Urban and Regional Planning, Michigan State University
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Lecturer in History, University of Michigan-Dearborn
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Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service
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Ruth Coulter Heede Professor of Art History, Case Western Reserve University
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Associate Professor of Social Epidemiology, The Ohio State University