The decline of industrial unions and significant demographic changes portend challenging times for the region’s Democrats.
Anna Clark
Anna Clark is a writer and journalist living in Detroit. She maintains the literary and social justice website Isak.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Racing to Run a City without a Motor
Unpacking the Detroit mayoral race, where the two Democratic candidates are duking it out for the chance to lead under emergency manager Keyvn Orr’s shadow.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Dave Bing’s Detroit
What mark did the current mayor leave on the bankrupt city?
Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
Red Wings Give You Bull
Why is a bankrupt city building a new $650 million “hockey arena district” to house the Detroit Red Wings?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
All the World’s Eyes on the Globe’s Stage
The Boston paper has suffered financially, but Monday’s events show it remains invaluable.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Is Suze Orman’s Advice Dangerous?
A conversation with Helaine Olen on her new book about personal-finance gurus
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
It’s a Mad, Mad Michigan
Right-to-work legislation was only the beginning. State Republicans have an entire docket full of legislation set to limit rights.
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Far from the Final Defeat in Michigan
The right-to-work bill may now be law, but organizers are already planning the next move.
Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
Holding the Stick
The National Hockey League’s low-ball contract offer could cost a lot of games, and a lot of communities their seasonal income.
Posted inWorking in America
A Touchdown for Labor
In the NFL referees lockout, the union is coming out ahead.