2025
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
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St. Clair: The storybook Michigan town with a surprising world record
St. Clair, Michigan, not only exudes charm and offers plenty of adventures, but it also boasts an impressive world record.
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University of Michigan Health ends gender-affirming care after DOJ subpoena
The University of Michigan’s statewide hospital network will stop providing medically necessary gender affirming health care service for minors, bowing to pressure from the administration of President Donald Trump.
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Nessel seeks to slash DTE half-billion-dollar rate hike request by 75%
Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony on Friday in DTE Energy’s latest rake hike request, which is seeking more than $574 million increase from the Michigan Public Service Commission, the regulatory body that oversees the state’s utilities.
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Ask Dr. Litinas: Why cannabis deserves a new conversation—and a break from the stigma
Cannabis is legal here and widely used, yet many Michiganders still feel the need to hide it—from their doctor, their family, or even their friends and neighbors.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Summer vacations are fueling cannabis sales, state regulators are handing out fines, and Michiganders are winning another round in the never-ending rivalry with Ohio.
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Viridis vanquished: State regulators shut down Michigan’s most controversial cannabis lab
After a years-long battle with state regulators, Viridis Labs is being forced to shut down—and its ex-cop founders have been banned from Michigan’s marijuana industry for life.
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7 cultural festivals in Michigan that celebrate statewide diversity
Immerse yourself in the beautiful diversity of our state during these seven cultural festivals in Michigan.
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To get that perfect ear of corn, weather has to cooperate. But climate change is making it dicier
Across major corn-growing states, climate change is fueling conditions that make watching the corn grow a nail-biter for farmers.
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At WMU, a master gardener and the local labor union team up to feed students who’re scraping by
As the Trump administration slashes USDA funding for food banks and grocery prices continue to rise, David Prellwitz of Kalamazoo explains how communities can help college students combat food insecurity.
