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Is the industrial Midwest gone forever?
Kai Ryssdal Jun 18, 2013
The Midwest was once the industrial heartland of America -- in many towns, local businesses and high schools were completely integrated into the industrial life of the region.
Detroit mulls auctioning art masterpieces to pay debt
Mark Garrison May 27, 2013
A fight over city jewels brews as the emergency manager of Detroit wants to appraise masterpieces from the Detroit Institute of Arts.
'Right-to-work' arrives for Michigan's unions
David Weinberg Mar 28, 2013
Michigan's new 'right-to-work' law goes into effect, stripping unions in the state of many protections and privileges.
Michigan injects politics into tourism slogan
Mark Garrison Jan 11, 2013
“Pure Michigan” has been a popular tourism slogan. But the state is now using it to attract businesses by touting a new law that curbs union power.
Michigan residents seek new path to the middle class
Krissy Clark Dec 20, 2012
Community college replaces unionized auto factories as landmarks of economic mobility in Flint, Mich.
The path to Michigan's right-to-work law
Krissy Clark Dec 18, 2012
Residents of Flint reflect on Michigan's move from union stronghold to right-to-work state.
Sales of armored kids' backpacks have tripled since Friday
Kai Ryssdal Dec 18, 2012
A company in Salt Lake City makes lightweight body armor and armored backpacks with Avengers and Disney logos.
How do Americans feel about 'right-to-work'?
Frank Newport Dec 13, 2012
The news of Michigan's 'right-to-work' law has reignited the debate about the role of unions in our country today, so how is the issue playing with the American public?
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on 'right-to-work'
Jeremy Hobson Dec 13, 2012
Unions in Michigan are facing a new reality. They'll have to convince their members to keep paying dues after Republicans passed a law that makes Michigan a right-to-work state. Governor Rick Snyder put his signature on the law.
After Michigan, what's next for 'right-to-work'?
Jeff Horwich Dec 12, 2012
Union protestors crowded the capitol, but Michigan lawmakers swiftly approved legislation yesterday making Michigan a so-called "right-to-work" state.
