Joshua Walker
I never kissed a bear. I never kissed a goon. But I can shake a chicken in the middle of the room.
Actress Emma Thompson has written a #MeToo letter for the ages
When the history of the #MeToo movement is written, there will no doubt be a section devoted to The Emma Thompson Letter.The British actress, who walked away from Skydance Media’s production of Luck…
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Immigrant Song
Immigrant Song, a song by Karen O, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross on Spotify
Piracy helped Earthbound become a cult classic
How fans helped create a franchise when Nintendo didn’t
Nintendo Makes It Clear that Piracy Is the Only Way to Preserve…
By shutting down the Wii Store Channel and not letting users download old games, Nintendo is once again showing that in the modern digital era, you don’t actually own the things you buy.
Six things to know about the federal government shutdown in Michigan
From food assistance to weather forecasts, the ongoing shutdown in Washington is beginning to have an impact on Michigan, which could become more profound if closed government extends into February.
More Than Half of Wild Coffee Species Are at Risk of Extinction
Wild coffee is not normally harvested, but it is crucial to the sustainability of cultivated varieties like Arabica and Rustica.
Federal shutdown gets real in Beer City: Michigan summer ales in jeopardy
This year’s new seasonal brews may never hit the shelf, and some smaller breweries along West Michigan’s “Ale Trail” fear their openings may be at risk. Thanks, Washington!
First Fast Color trailer showcases a very different superhero story
As the superhero movie genre is finally beginning to stretch its boundaries and diversify its content, a new movie called Fast Color may push those lines further out than anything we've seen so far…
Crisis on the High Plains: The Loss of America’s Largest Aquifer
The grain-growing region in the High Plains of America—known as America’s breadbasket—relies entirely on the Ogallala Aquifer. But long term unsustainable use of the aquifer is forcing states in the…
Why did it take so long to sound the alarm on PFAS…
A fish teeming with toxic chemicals known as PFAS sat in a state freezer for over a year without being tested. That's provoked widespread local outrage and a variety of new management efforts.
What Happens When Facebook Goes the Way of Myspace?
If the past teaches us anything, it will happen one day. In fact, the process might have already started.
The Real Roots of American Rage
The untold story of how anger became the dominant emotion in our politics and personal lives—and what we can do about it.
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Charles BaldwinIt seems, as Americans, we forget or want to deny that the “American Dream” is rooted in violence. If you don't believe me, you have only to ask thoseSee more who were here before us—or those brought here in the cargo holds of ships. So, anger, rage, and violence have always been a subtext in American politics and culture.
With plastics, the message is the bottle
Microplastics are showing up in sediments as well as water.
This is Corktown
Detroit's oldest community is on the verge of transformation. Seven short stories chronicle the hope — and anxiety — its residents face
America’s New Religions
Political cults are increasingly filling the empty space in our lives left by the decline of organized faiths.
Your 2018 Wrapped
Everyone's year sounded different on Spotify. Get your 2018 Wrapped.
Your 2018 Wrapped
Everyone's year sounded different on Spotify. Get your 2018 Wrapped.
Where does Ann Arbor go next after its contentious Proposal A vote?
Ann Arborites are still digesting what the vote means for the future of community conversations about development and housing affordability, as well as the actual fate of the embattled Library Lot.
Michigan Senate votes to limit wetlands protection, toxic cleanup science
Lame duck bills to curb MDEQ authority advance to state House.
