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Today, lessons learned from the Democratic turnout. Plus, a new young adult novel explores the realities of navigating unwanted attention as a middle schooler.

On this episode of Stateside, two reporters discuss Michigan's new record-breaking budget. Next, in honor of Zingerman's 40th birthday, a reairing of our conversation with author Michelene Maynard. Then, a successful push to protect land in several northern Michigan counties from development. Finally, the Lansing organization that is teaching young people valuable trades.

Once a week, two young men take over Jessica Krueger-Koupal’s Algebra II classroom at Ypsilanti Community High School.Their names are Logan Applebee and…

Poetry can be a powerful tool for expressing yourself.That's certainly the case for James Scarborough and Ciera Dozier from Arts Academy in the Woods, a…

The barbershop has long been a place for conversations about life, politics and neighborhood gossip.Now, there’s a group in Detroit using that forum to…

Cold weather is here and that means an extra-challenging time for the homeless.Melissa Golpe is with Covenant House Michigan. It's an organization that…

When you see people who are homeless, especially young people, it can be easy to make assumptions about their lives. At least that’s what Robert Sporny…

Veronica Riddle ran away from home as a teenager. She wants people to know that spending time and talking with troubled youth can be a big deal. Here's…

Eighteen-year-old sculptor Austen Brantley makes some pretty impressive art. But don't take our word for it, check out these photos of Austen's work, at…

More than a dozen Michigan and Washtenaw County government officials listened attentively yesterday while students and recent graduates spoke about their…