Karen Dumas
Articles
Opinion | Don’t believe the hype. Mike Duggan didn’t save Detroit.
January 30, 2018 | Karen Dumas
Detroit was never as bad as the media once portrayed. And the city isn’t as good as they say it is now.
Foundations open wallets to improve Detroit’s fortunes
April 4, 2014 | Karen Dumas
The Kresge and Stillman foundations are investing in neighborhoods and education, in a city that badly needs help with both.
Detroit's comeback can't work if most are left behind
February 28, 2014 | Karen Dumas
Detroit can't prosper if the jobs coming with its current recovery are only for the well-educated few. Excellent public schools must be part of the solution.
Detroit's blank slate means new reality for council
December 6, 2013 | Karen Dumas
For Detroit under an EM, lots of woulda-coulda-shoulda
November 1, 2013 | Karen Dumas
Police alone can't pacify a violent culture
September 27, 2013 | Karen Dumas
Detroiters pay price for their lack of diligence
April 21, 2013 | Karen Dumas