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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.
Here’s a look at a few of those moments for the Detroit Free Press. For more coverage on Sheffield’s historic win, click the link below. www.freep.com/story/news/l... #detroit #marysheffield #herstory #detroitfreepress
Mary Sheffield win crowns generations of Detroit women’s work
Detroit’s election of its first woman mayor marks the culmination of decades of women’s political influence in the city.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Here’s a look at a few of those moments for the Detroit Free Press. For more coverage on Sheffield’s historic win, click the link below. www.freep.com/story/news/l... #detroit #marysheffield #herstory #detroitfreepress
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.
Story by Beki San Martin and photos by David Rodríguez Muñoz for @freep.com.
Click the link in the comments to read more about how Michigan’s early childhood system is falling short for its youngest learners.
Click the link in the comments to read more about how Michigan’s early childhood system is falling short for its youngest learners.
November 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Story by Beki San Martin and photos by David Rodríguez Muñoz for @freep.com.
Click the link in the comments to read more about how Michigan’s early childhood system is falling short for its youngest learners.
Click the link in the comments to read more about how Michigan’s early childhood system is falling short for its youngest learners.
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.
And to the photo editors and print team, whose beautiful page design brought it all together. Story published in Spanish and English, and photographed for the @freep.com. www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Ante el aumento de las tensiones migratorias, un bufete de abogados recorre Michigan para defender a los trabajadores agrícolas
El equipo reparte tarjetas rojas con el lema «Conoce tus derechos», folletos legales, zapatos y otros objetos personales que han sido donados.
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September 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
And to the photo editors and print team, whose beautiful page design brought it all together. Story published in Spanish and English, and photographed for the @freep.com. www.freep.com/story/news/l...
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.
“Con los constantes cambios en las leyes y requisitos migratorios, reconocemos cuán vulnerables son,” dijo Spaak. “Por eso tratamos de llegar a más personas con talleres y capacitaciones… una comunidad empoderada tiene mucho más que ganar.” www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Ante el aumento de las tensiones migratorias, un bufete de abogados recorre Michigan para defender a los trabajadores agrícolas
El equipo reparte tarjetas rojas con el lema «Conoce tus derechos», folletos legales, zapatos y otros objetos personales que han sido donados.
www.freep.com
September 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
“Con los constantes cambios en las leyes y requisitos migratorios, reconocemos cuán vulnerables son,” dijo Spaak. “Por eso tratamos de llegar a más personas con talleres y capacitaciones… una comunidad empoderada tiene mucho más que ganar.” www.freep.com/story/news/l...
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.