Are today's protests in Wisconsin similar to Flint's sit down strikes?
Are the Wisconsin protests becoming public employees equivalent of the Sit Down Strike in Flint, Michigan? Professor Steven Ashby at the University of Illinois made the comparison Wednesday on Changing...
View ArticleGive Americans more authority, Toyota told
Toyotas reputation for quality suffered a significant blow the past two years in the wake of millions of recalls. Now, a blue-ribbon panel of outsiders says the Japan-centric carmaker must give its...
View ArticleThe Verlander Effect: What do you spend at the stadium?
Inside todays New York Times , youll find my story on Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander. I was on hand Tuesday night when Verlander nearly pitched the third no-hitter of his career. He wound up with...
View ArticleThe future of manufacturing, all this month, from Changing Gears
Whats different about our factories? How are things changing in the Midwest, from the way people are trained to whats being produced? This month, Changing Gears regular Wednesday reports will be...
View ArticleDetroit, Milwaukee Get Ready For Post-Season Economic Boost
There may be no joy in Boston or Atlanta, but there is plenty among baseball fans in the Great Lakes. The Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers are headed to division playoff series in the American and...
View ArticleNeed tips to help get through the recession? Get Midwest money help from...
The recession has played havoc with personal finances all over the Midwest, whether youre starting from scratch, or trying to stretch your budget to get through these hard times. It can be hard to get...
View ArticleHonda revives NS-X sportscar, will build it in Ohio
Honda made history in 1990 when it introduced the high powered Acura NS-X sports car. But it discontinued it in 2005 to focus on more fuel efficient models. Now, NS-X is coming back. And instead of...
View ArticleWhy Midwest cities love outdoor hockey games
CLEVELAND On Sunday afternoon, I was one of the 25,864 people shivering in 27 degree temperatures at Progressive Field, watching the Frozen Diamond, a face off between the Michigan and Ohio State...
View Article4 Things $100 Million could buy in the Midwest (besides political ads)
Talking Points Memo, an influential political blog, is estimating that as much as $100 million could be spent on the recall fight involving Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker. It quotes analysts...
View Article3 things to know about Mitt Romney’s latest Op-Ed
Yesterday, we told you that Michigans native son, Mitt Romney, has fallen behind former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum in two pre-primary polls . Now, Romney is firing back in the Detroit News. not at...
View ArticleThe next phase in protests: Get ready for the "99% Spring"
UAW President Bob King referred last week to a new movement for social justice this spring, and now we know what hes talking about. The UAWs Facebook page on Thursday features a big photo promoting the...
View ArticleAll about paczki: The Polish jelly donut that ate the Midwest
The day before Ash Wednesday has many names Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras. Shrove Tuesday. But all over the Midwest, its become known as Paczki Day. From Green Bay, Wis., to Lorain, Ohio, from Calumet City,...
View ArticleMichigan Primary raises a big question: Who gets credit for the bailout?
Publicus Tacitus, the Roman senator, is given credit for coining the phrase, Success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan. Hed feel right at home during the Michigan Republican primary campaign....
View Article4 things the Japanese earthquake taught the Midwest
A year ago, people in the Midwest were realizing the damage that the massive earthquake and tsunami had done to Japan. And, while the region affected by the earthquake is starting its long recovery,...
View ArticleSpring has sprung; 99% spring events are coming
Earlier this year, we told you about The 99% Spring , the protest movement sponsored by a variety of political and labor groups including MoveOn.org, the United Auto Workers and the Teamsters Union....
View ArticleThe Prince Fielder Economic Effect in Detroit
Slugger Prince Fielder has only played one regular season game with the Detroit Tigers, but the team is reveling in his economic impact. The Tigers drew a record Opening Day crowd of 45,027 to Comerica...
View ArticleIs Detroit's comeback over? Carmakers lose market share gains
Last year, everyone in the auto industry was chuffed about Detroits comeback. The carmakers were enjoying a healthy rebound from the bankruptcies at General Motors and Chrysler. And for a while, at...
View ArticleOn Earth Day, turning the Motor City into "Cycle City"
Lets face it: Detroits reputation as the Motor City is unshakeable. But its gaining ground as a city for cyclists. Racing enthusiasts have revived a velodrome, cycle clubs are gaining members, its easy...
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