Michigan Center for Youth Justice
When we think about a just society, we often think about laws, courts, and consequences. But what if we look at it through a humanist lens? True justice isn't about punishment. It's about recognizing the inherent dignity and infinite potential of every single human being. And nowhere is that test more critical than in how we treat our youth. Under the leadership of its Executive Director, Jason Smith, the Michigan Center for Youth Justice has championed tectonic shifts that are reshaping youth justice to build a stronger and more compassionate future for generations to come. Smith talked about the center's continuing mission of developing a truly fair justice system with Decky Alexander.
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Early voting for the August Primary election begins on Saturday in Washtenaw County. In Ann Arbor, two Democrats are running for the open Third Ward seat on City Council. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
In a quick change from earlier in the week, the Saline Township Board of Trustees on Friday agreed to the full tax break requested by Oracle for its data center. It sets the center’s current estimated value at $43 billion instead of the previous $4.8 billion. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
There has been an uptick in patients arriving at local urgent care and emergency rooms, due to poor air quality from ongoing Canadian wildfires. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration point to a single supplier of iceberg lettuce used at Taco Bell restaurants in Michigan as the source of cyclospora. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports. -
For nearly 35 years, the Women's Resource Center on the campus of Eastern Michigan University has fostered students with academic enrichment, as well as personal and professional development through resources and referrals. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor chatted with EMU Women's Resource Center Coordinator, Dr. Kim Ferrell about the center’s mission to help women reach their full potential and maintain a safe space on campus. -
President Donald Trump, in a national address Thursday, cited an alleged voter registration fraud scheme in Muskegon from 2020 as evidence that elections aren’t secure. State officials say it shows the opposite is true. Rick Pluta has more -
Health officials are currently theorizing that lettuce and bagged greens are the main vectors for the ongoing cyclospora outbreak. Investigations continue as several key pieces of information remain unknown. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
The Saline Recreation Center Implementation Team has been extended through the end of 2028. The group completed its initial task of revenue financial priorities and possible revenue sources. Now, it will stay involved as recommendations begin to be applied. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Environmentalists are criticizing a state permitting decision in favor of a proposed oil and natural gas pipeline tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac. Colin Jackson has more. -
Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June was 5%, according to the state’s monthly jobs report. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
The Ann Arbor Art Fair boosts the local economy in the short term and sparks long-term interest in the city. This paves the way for further growth. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story. -
Air quality across Southeast Michigan has deteriorated significantly due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires. An air quality alert remains in effect for all of Michigan through Friday, July 17th. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.
