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Michigan Republicans want to ban critical race theory from schools. What exactly does that mean?

State Rep. Andrew Beeler (R-Port Huron) and ten other House Republicans introduced a bill Wednesday to ban critical race theory from being taught in…

One of the mythic "Guardians of Transportation" (often called the "Guardians of Traffic") stands at the end of Cleveland's Hope Memorial Bridge.

For The Climate And Fairness, Take Buses And Sidewalks Before Electric Cars

Cleveland is trying to create a less car-centered city, against tough odds. But public transit and walkable neighborhoods can help solve two problems at once: climate change and fairness.

A legal fight to end the so-called “tampon tax”

If you’re a person with a period, you’ve likely experienced the feeling of realizing it’s that time of the month, but you don’t have what you need,…

Jonathan Caballero is among the millions of workers who are rethinking how they want to live their lives after the pandemic. He has found a new job that won't require a long commute.

As The Pandemic Recedes, Millions Of Workers Are Saying 'I Quit'

People are leaving their jobs in search of more money, more flexibility and more happiness. A record 4 million workers quit just in April.

USA Swimming is calling for the Summer Olympics to be delayed rather than starting in July in Tokyo as planned. The federation recently canceled all its sanctioned events through the end of April. Here, Hali Flickinger competes in the 100m butterfly final at a TYR Pro Swim Series event held in Des Moines, Iowa, early this month.

Summer Olympics In Tokyo Should Be Postponed To 2021, USA Swimming Says

USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey says he felt "compelled" to ask for a delay to one of the world's largest sporting events, citing disruptions to athletes' lives and competition schedules.

man wearing judges robe, arms crossed, learning on wall

Meet Michigan Supreme Court candidate Brock Swartzle

Michigan voters will elect two justices to the state Supreme Court in November. Brock Swartzle is one of the seven candidates. Candidate: Brock…

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi walks from the House floor during the vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Wednesday. Despite Republican criticism that the bill has provisions unrelated to the pandemic, Pelosi insists the bill is "coronavirus-centric."

House Gives Final Approval To $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package

The bill will deliver a new round of aid to Americans almost a year after the pandemic first upended daily life in the United States.

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga speaks during a news conference Thursday in Tokyo, where he declared a state of emergency for Tokyo and neighboring prefectures amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases.

Japan Issues COVID-19 State Of Emergency For Tokyo As Infections Rise

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces new voluntary restrictions amid alarm at rapidly increasing coronavirus case numbers.

Police stand behind their shields outside the Capitol after a day of rioting on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Mayhem Erupts In D.C. As Pro-Trump Extremists Storm U.S. Capitol

Pro-Trump extremists halted lawmakers as they counted the Electoral College ballots for President-elect Joe Biden.

Ann Arbor housing officials already planning how to use funds raised by new millage

Ten city-owned properties in Ann Arbor could become affordable housing sites over the next 10 years, which would put a sizable dent in the city’s goal of…

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