Commentary: Michigan’s Undemocratic Emergency Manager Law
The law that allows Gov. Rick Snyder to appoint a manager over Detroit violates the basic tenets of...
Detroit vs. Michigan, a Continued Battle Between City and State
A longtime strain between officials in Detroit and those in the state capital in Lansing is more te...
Commentary: Dissolving Detroit Is a Ridiculous Notion
Michigan lawmaker wants to give up on the Motor City....
Michigan Legislature Cuts Welfare Benefits for Families
The state of Michigan has passed a law capping welfare benefits for families to 48 months....
Detroit’s Money Woes Draw Support From Civil Rights Leaders
Civil rights leaders Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rep. John Conyers are among those who oppose Michigan’s...
Redistricting and Voting Rights Roundup
A weekly update on voting rights and redistricting news....
Sheriff: Balloon Boy Incident Was a Hoax
Sheriff: Balloon Boy Incident Was a Hoax...
Commentary: Obama Is Not Perfect, But His Republican Opponents Are Crazy
Despite many victories, President Obama's record is still being attacked by the right wing....
Romney, Santorum Share Super Tuesday Momentum
Republicans in 10 states weighed in on the GOP presidential nomination race in its busiest day yet....
Wealthy political newcomers are spending big
Wealthy political newcomers are spending big...
Another incumbent down as Michigan Rep. loses
Another incumbent down as Michigan Rep. loses...
John Conyers Has a Redistricting Problem
Long-time CBC member John Conyers will have to run for his 25th term in a newly drawn district that...
Assistant Secretary of Labor Says the President Is Trying to Help Black America
Labor Department Assistant Secretary for Policy William Spriggs tells BET.com that African-American...
Census: Detroit's Population Plummets 25 Percent
Michigan has experienced its first drop in black residents since statehood, and a historically sign...
