AltWeeklies Wire
Were DeShawn and Marvin Reed Wrongfully Convicted?new
A paralyzed shooting victim first identified the two accused assailants now in prison in the blink of an eye. Now he's having second thoughts.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
06-10-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Peter Anin: Covering Great Lakes Water Warsnew
A Q&A with the journalist whose book Great Lakes Water Wars is the definitive chronicle on an issue of importance to the Midwest and the nation ... let's be less parochial, two nations as a whole.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
04-09-2008 |
Environment
Who'll Pay to Keep Lake St. Clair's Water Safe?new
From the local to federal levels, officials who tend to the vital Lake St. Clair watershed say they're making progress, but they're also worried about the future, about water levels, about the threat of invasive species. They're particularly worried about where they'll find the money to continue their efforts.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
04-01-2008 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Fighting for Peacenew
Vets have family in the antiwar movement.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
03-25-2008 |
War
Local Printers Want Wayne Count to Stop the Pressesnew
The Wayne County Copy Center has some local printing business owners angry about the competition and others wondering if a government entity, funded by taxpayers, should be taking work away from the private sector.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
03-18-2008 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Advocates for Man Sentenced to Life See Evidence at Lastnew
In another development that has Freeman's defense team more optimistic than they've been in years, authorities say they're "willing to listen" if the team makes a good argument for re-examining the case.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
02-19-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
State of the Gay Nationnew
Attitudes of younger Americans give activists hope.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
02-12-2008 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Immigration Can Make College Complicatednew
Without a way to work or prove residency, undocumented children are trying to pass an unsurmountable hurdle: college.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
02-05-2008 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Law Schools Take Services & Students to Clientsnew
This RV with "University of Detroit Mercy" printed on its side could be considered just a PR gimmick, as it travels the state carrying law students and their faculty advisers who work with clients as part of the school's free legal services. But it's part of the growing national trend of law schools providing -- and sometimes requiring -- more clinical experiences for students.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
01-29-2008 |
Education
Tags: Education
Courting Controversynew
Wayne County's Mary Beth Kelly and her chorus of critics.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
11-13-2007 |
Politics
Righting the Wrongful Convictionsnew
A national movement to prevent, reverse or remedy wrongful convictions has swept into Michigan's Legislature this term with six bills that would reform police investigations, change DNA testing procedures, compensate those improperly imprisoned and clear their records.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
10-23-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Is the Holy Light a Compact Fluorescent Bulb?new
Rev. Charles Morris believes the faith community has the responsibility to lead the way to salvation from fossil fuel dependence and pollution while embracing renewable energy sources.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
10-16-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Two Decades On, Fredrick Freeman Argues His Innocencenew
When he was arrested for murder nearly 21 years ago, Port Huron police didn't give Freeman the polygraph test he requested; he didn't testify at his trial; and none of his appeals in the state courts have included his testimony except in written affidavits. Last week he finally made his case.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
09-11-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
More Michigan Prisoners Seek Clemencynew
Since its formation in February, the Executive Clemency Advisory Council has helped inspire an unprecedented number of requests for clemency.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
08-28-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: clemency, crime & justice
Reasonable Doubt in a Small-town Murdernew
Two decades into Fredrick Freeman's life sentence, his advocates are making last-ditch attempts to right what they call a flagrant injustice.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
08-14-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
