Battle over Medicaid boils over in DC; what it means for Michigan May 16, 2025 | Robin Erb in Michigan Health Watch
Detroit Audubon will change its name, citing need for a ‘more inclusive posture’ May 12, 2023 | Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit in Michigan Environment Watch A naming committee will seek input from members in selecting a new name, aiming to finalize the change by Sept. 1.
Michigan Audubon chapters question future amid debate about racist founder April 5, 2023 | Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit in Michigan Environment Watch Birders of Michigan founder April Campbell said the decision by National Audubon to keep its name is 'a big middle finger to people of color.'
Michigan asks EPA to allow it to discount Detroit air quality data March 6, 2023 | Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit in Michigan Environment Watch The request, which paves the way for metro Detroit to avoid ozone regulation, comes as the rates of asthma, which is caused and triggered by ozone, are rising in Black communities in Detroit.
