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Photojournalist at the Detroit Free Press.
He’s one of more than 200,000 Michiganders now confronting disrupted coverage as three major insurers, HAP CareSource, Molina and Physicians Health Plan, leave Michigan’s individual market in 2026, while a fourth, Meridian, ends coverage for metro Detroiters.
November 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
He’s one of more than 200,000 Michiganders now confronting disrupted coverage as three major insurers, HAP CareSource, Molina and Physicians Health Plan, leave Michigan’s individual market in 2026, while a fourth, Meridian, ends coverage for metro Detroiters.
For Cortney Strother, 61, this year’s open enrollment brought something he never expected, a notice saying his health insurance will disappear at the end of 2025.
November 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
For Cortney Strother, 61, this year’s open enrollment brought something he never expected, a notice saying his health insurance will disappear at the end of 2025.
As insurance premiums surge nationwide and millions brace for potential subsidy changes, some Michiganders are confronting an even harsher reality, losing their coverage altogether — photos for @freep.com.
November 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
As insurance premiums surge nationwide and millions brace for potential subsidy changes, some Michiganders are confronting an even harsher reality, losing their coverage altogether — photos for @freep.com.
My colleague Violet Ikonomova and I spent a short time with her in the final weeks before the election as she stopped across Detroit to listen, connect, and share space with members of the city’s elderly community.
November 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
My colleague Violet Ikonomova and I spent a short time with her in the final weeks before the election as she stopped across Detroit to listen, connect, and share space with members of the city’s elderly community.
After 324 years and 75 mayors, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield made history this week, becoming the first woman ever elected mayor in the city — photos for @freep.com.
November 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
After 324 years and 75 mayors, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield made history this week, becoming the first woman ever elected mayor in the city — photos for @freep.com.
2025 Election Day in Dearborn, MI, from the driver’s seat for @freep.com.
November 5, 2025 at 11:39 PM
2025 Election Day in Dearborn, MI, from the driver’s seat for @freep.com.
Providers say they need more funding for therapists, classroom support staff, and adaptive learning tools to ensure every child gets the care they deserve.
Thank you, Lorna, it was a joy spending a short time with you while you worked. I appreciate you opening your doors to me.
Thank you, Lorna, it was a joy spending a short time with you while you worked. I appreciate you opening your doors to me.
November 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Providers say they need more funding for therapists, classroom support staff, and adaptive learning tools to ensure every child gets the care they deserve.
Thank you, Lorna, it was a joy spending a short time with you while you worked. I appreciate you opening your doors to me.
Thank you, Lorna, it was a joy spending a short time with you while you worked. I appreciate you opening your doors to me.
In Detroit, Lorna Parks, 57, has spent almost 30 years running House of Joy Child Care from her home, creating a space tailored for children with special needs. Parks, like many providers, says the system leaves them feeling unprepared and under-resourced.
November 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
In Detroit, Lorna Parks, 57, has spent almost 30 years running House of Joy Child Care from her home, creating a space tailored for children with special needs. Parks, like many providers, says the system leaves them feeling unprepared and under-resourced.
Child care providers across Michigan are struggling to meet the needs of children with special needs, and many say they’re doing it without enough state funding, training, or support.
November 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Child care providers across Michigan are struggling to meet the needs of children with special needs, and many say they’re doing it without enough state funding, training, or support.
Nothing like a bit of Michigan high school football to shake off the vacation rust. Under the bright lights of Ford Field, Detroit King came up short against Detroit Catholic Central, falling 26-14 in the 2025 Prep Bowl.
October 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Nothing like a bit of Michigan high school football to shake off the vacation rust. Under the bright lights of Ford Field, Detroit King came up short against Detroit Catholic Central, falling 26-14 in the 2025 Prep Bowl.
A big shoutout to my editor for giving me the time to spotlight such an important organization and community, and for supporting me in sharing this story in Spanish for our Spanish speaking community.
September 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
A big shoutout to my editor for giving me the time to spotlight such an important organization and community, and for supporting me in sharing this story in Spanish for our Spanish speaking community.
Grateful to the farmworkers who trusted me and allowed me to create all the moments in this story. I’m also thankful to the Migrant Legal Aid team for welcoming me into their work and outreach, showing the depth of their commitment in the camps.
September 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Grateful to the farmworkers who trusted me and allowed me to create all the moments in this story. I’m also thankful to the Migrant Legal Aid team for welcoming me into their work and outreach, showing the depth of their commitment in the camps.
Ese trabajo es aún más crítico ahora, ya que los cambios en las políticas migratorias dejan a muchos trabajadores en un estado de incertidumbre sobre cómo protegerse a sí mismos y a sus familias.
September 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Ese trabajo es aún más crítico ahora, ya que los cambios en las políticas migratorias dejan a muchos trabajadores en un estado de incertidumbre sobre cómo protegerse a sí mismos y a sus familias.
Su labor de alcance ayuda a descubrir necesidades urgentes, mientras que los abogados brindan asistencia legal, defensa y educación que empoderan a los trabajadores y a sus familias para defender sus derechos.
September 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Su labor de alcance ayuda a descubrir necesidades urgentes, mientras que los abogados brindan asistencia legal, defensa y educación que empoderan a los trabajadores y a sus familias para defender sus derechos.
Cada día, el equipo de MLA recorre el oeste de Michigan en busca de campamentos laborales. Un día exitoso puede significar entre 10 y 15 paradas, a veces solo minutos para dejar volantes, otras veces horas escuchando historias de abuso o robo de salarios.
September 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Cada día, el equipo de MLA recorre el oeste de Michigan en busca de campamentos laborales. Un día exitoso puede significar entre 10 y 15 paradas, a veces solo minutos para dejar volantes, otras veces horas escuchando historias de abuso o robo de salarios.
“Reconocemos la importancia de los trabajadores migrantes y temporales, y luchamos por mantener su dignidad humana,” dijo Molly Spaak, 30, abogada del personal y subdirectora de MLA.
September 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
“Reconocemos la importancia de los trabajadores migrantes y temporales, y luchamos por mantener su dignidad humana,” dijo Molly Spaak, 30, abogada del personal y subdirectora de MLA.
Desde hace más de 50 años, Migrant Legal Aid se ha presentado, muchas veces sin ser visto ni invitado, para defender la dignidad, la salud y el sustento de los trabajadores agrícolas.
September 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Desde hace más de 50 años, Migrant Legal Aid se ha presentado, muchas veces sin ser visto ni invitado, para defender la dignidad, la salud y el sustento de los trabajadores agrícolas.
Pasé un día acompañando al equipo de alcance de Migrant Legal Aid (MLA) en Grand Rapids, manejando durante horas de campamento en campamento para documentar el trabajo incansable que realizan en apoyo de las comunidades de trabajadores agrícolas e inmigrantes en el oeste de Michigan y más allá.
September 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Pasé un día acompañando al equipo de alcance de Migrant Legal Aid (MLA) en Grand Rapids, manejando durante horas de campamento en campamento para documentar el trabajo incansable que realizan en apoyo de las comunidades de trabajadores agrícolas e inmigrantes en el oeste de Michigan y más allá.
Un bufete de abogados en el oeste de Michigan viaja semanalmente para defender los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas mientras aumentan las tensiones migratorias en todo el país — la historia fue escrita y fotografiada por David Rodríguez Muñoz para el @freep.com.
September 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Un bufete de abogados en el oeste de Michigan viaja semanalmente para defender los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas mientras aumentan las tensiones migratorias en todo el país — la historia fue escrita y fotografiada por David Rodríguez Muñoz para el @freep.com.
That work is even more critical now, as shifting immigration policies leave many workers in a state of uncertainty about how to protect themselves and their families.
September 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
That work is even more critical now, as shifting immigration policies leave many workers in a state of uncertainty about how to protect themselves and their families.
Each day, the MLA team crisscrosses west Michigan in search of labor camps. A successful day might mean 10 to 15 stops, sometimes just minutes to drop off flyers, other times hours spent hearing stories of abuse or wage theft.
September 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Each day, the MLA team crisscrosses west Michigan in search of labor camps. A successful day might mean 10 to 15 stops, sometimes just minutes to drop off flyers, other times hours spent hearing stories of abuse or wage theft.
For more than 50 years, Migrant Legal Aid has shown up, often unseen and uninvited, to defend the dignity, health, and livelihood of farmworkers. “We recognize the importance of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and fight to maintain their human dignity,” said Molly Spaak, 30.
September 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
For more than 50 years, Migrant Legal Aid has shown up, often unseen and uninvited, to defend the dignity, health, and livelihood of farmworkers. “We recognize the importance of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and fight to maintain their human dignity,” said Molly Spaak, 30.
I spent a day shadowing the outreach team at Migrant Legal Aid (MLA) in Grand Rapids, driving hours from camp to camp to document the relentless work they do to support farmworking and immigrant communities in West Michigan and beyond.
September 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I spent a day shadowing the outreach team at Migrant Legal Aid (MLA) in Grand Rapids, driving hours from camp to camp to document the relentless work they do to support farmworking and immigrant communities in West Michigan and beyond.
A law firm in West Michigan travels weekly to defend farmworkers’ rights as immigration tensions rise across the country — story written and photographed by David Rodríguez Muñoz for @freep.com.
September 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
A law firm in West Michigan travels weekly to defend farmworkers’ rights as immigration tensions rise across the country — story written and photographed by David Rodríguez Muñoz for @freep.com.