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Stateside

Stateside: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023

Stateside Staff

Sign stealing controversy in the University of Michigan football program, bills to expand statute of limitations on sexual misconduct, a comprehensive new report about homelessness in Detroit, and an Israeli peace activist's perspective on failures in global governance.

Health

UN team says Detroit water shutoff program violates human rights

Steve Carmody

A United Nations team says the city of Detroit is violating human rights by shutting off water to those who can’t pay their bills.Some 27, 000 customers…

Politics & Government

Congressman appeals to Pres. Obama over Detroit water shutoffs

The Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) - Longtime Detroit Congressman John Conyers has sent letters to President Barack Obama and other officials requesting immediate action and…