Strike spotlights fast-food wages
On May 10, some of the lowest-paid, least-respected workers in Metro Detroit stood up for themselves by going on strike.
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Duncan in Detroit: EAA opponents should calm down
Michigan Democrats could take a lesson from Arne Duncan. A Democrat, Duncan has supported new efforts in Michigan to improve the lowest-performing schools.
Detroit’s public services albatross
Kevyn Orr can help Detroit by spinning off health services and public lighting.
Detroit's way out of desolation
Kevin Orr should negotiate with Detroit unions.
Charter school brings new life to old Detroit
University Prep Science and Math is opening an elementary school here this fall in the renovated, historic Miller High School.
Detroit: Top 3 most dangerous neighborhoods in America
Instead of screaming about the out-of-towners who’ve dared insult Detroit, direct that outrage inward.
Mayor Bing’s dark horse candidacy
The mayor, through the power of incumbency, could be the dark horse who overcame the odds.
Nice duds from Washington fail to fix Detroit jobs problem
An federal grant was supposed to buy decent clothes for 400 Detroit job seekers. How did that work out? Not too well.
Why Bing again?
Once again, Dave Bing proves just how out of touch he is with Detroiters.