How union stakes in ailing papers like the Chicago Sun-Times may keep them alive
Giving labor unions a financial stake in a company such as a newspaper can offer unique advantages that could benefit employees, society and the bottom line.
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Founded in 1868, Wayne State University is a nationally recognized urban research institution offering more than 350 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to more than 27,000 students. Wayne State’s main campus in Midtown Detroit comprises 100 buildings over 200 acres; its five satellite campuses offer higher education to students throughout Southeast Michigan.
Wayne State is dedicated to preparing students to excel by combining the academic excellence of a major research university with the practical experience of an institution that by its history, location and diversity represents a microcosm of the world we live in. Reflecting its location and the excellent international reputation of its graduate schools — particularly in the sciences — Wayne State boasts the most diverse student body among Michigan’s public universities.
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Why Detroit exploded in the summer of 1967
Fifty years ago, Jeffrey Horner watched news broadcasts of the riots that erupted just miles from his home. But he was worlds apart from the racial tensions that had been festering for decades.
The real costs of cheap surveillance
What governments and companies think they know about us – whether or not it's accurate – has real power over our actual lives.
Detroit’s recovery: The glass is half-full at most
Less than four years after Detroit filed for bankruptcy, boosters say a revival is underway in the Motor City. But two scholars say new growth has not spread yet to neighborhoods that need it.
Caring for Haitian women after Hurricane Matthew – what we learned from the 2010 earthquake
Women already face high levels of violence in Haiti. But natural disasters can provide a good opportunity to intervene.
Why Russians support Putin’s foreign policy
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating has not dropped below 80 percent since March 2014. Russians overwhelmingly support their president's aggression in Georgia and Crimea. Here's why.
Is internet freedom a tool for democracy or authoritarianism?
The U.S. State Department and the United Nations are spending big bucks to support the internet as a boon for democracy. But new research shows just providing access isn't enough.
Can businesses succeed in a world of corruption (without paying bribes)?
Companies complain that the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act creates an uneven playing field when doing business abroad in places corruption flourishes. Are they right?
Can we teach restaurant servers to treat all customers equally, regardless of race?
Blacks and Hispanics do tip, on average, less than whites. But research shows waiters aren't only motivated by economics when they offer inferior service.
What’s behind racial differences in restaurant tipping?
Within the US restaurant industry, blacks are generally considered comparatively poor tippers. One recent survey of roughly 1,000 restaurant servers from across the nation found that 34% thought blacks…
Bankruptcy is not the end, but the beginning for Detroit
On the surface it appears that the City of Detroit is facing a hopeless future. A closer look suggests that the picture is not so bleak. The alarm has been raised by the State of Michigan placing the city…
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Assistant Professor of Political Communication, Wayne State University
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Professor Emeritus of Urban Studies and Planning, Wayne State University
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Professor of Health Economics, Wayne State University
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Senior Lecturer of Urban Studies, Wayne State University
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Professor of Law, Wayne State University
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Professor of Law, Wayne State University
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Professor of Business and Adjunct Professor of Political Science, Wayne State University
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Associate Professor, Economics, Wayne State University
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