
Zena Issa
Newsroom & Stateside InternZena is a senior at the University of Michigan with aspirations of becoming a broadcast journalist. She is interning in the Michigan Public newsroom and with Stateside.
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Economist Betsy Stevenson discusses the effectiveness of short-term rental bans, like those targeting Airbnb, in addressing Michigan's housing affordability crisis. She offers insights into alternative policy approaches that could better balance the needs of residents and the realities of the housing market.
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We explore how dissatisfaction with President Biden's handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict fueled the rise of the Uncommitted National Movement, led by the organization Listen to Michigan.
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Michigan has a rich history of women in the state's top leadership. Can likely Democratic presidential candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris learn anything from our state's political leaders about running—and winning—as a woman?
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A new documentary by two University of Michigan professors and Detroit filmmaker Aaron Schillinger dives into the intersection of the Civil Rights Movement and Detroit's bid to host the 1968 Olympics.
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Hailey Lynch-Bastion is a non-binary candidate running for mayor of Grand Rapids, combining humor with serious political intentions.
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Algae known as didymo, or "rock snot," pose a significant threat to Michigan's aquatic ecosystems. Efforts to eradicate didymo have proven unsuccessful, emphasizing the importance of prevention through thorough equipment cleaning and public awareness.
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Michigan Senate passes bill banning the use of disclosing anyone's sexual orientation or gender identity as a defense in court.
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Michigan lawmakers approved new legislation aimed at enhancing protections for vulnerable roadway users, including cyclists, runners, and people in wheelchairs.
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The detection of bird flu in three new Michigan dairy herds calls for urgent implementation of biosecurity measures to prevent further spread.
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Partnering with organizations in Michigan, Airspace Link aims to create a digital infrastructure for efficient and safe drone operations.