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It’s been a busy week here at State of Opportunity, so here’s all the stuff you might’ve missed.1. Charles Murray speaks with State of OpportunityOn…

To use SoundCloud you’ll need to use your computer or your smartphone. And, you'll need something to say. Tell us your story or answer these questions…

Michigan Radio's State of Opportunity is looking for sounds and stories about raising babies and toddlers.We’re looking for baby sounds, toddler sounds,…

Following last week’s release of national poverty numbers, the Census Bureau released state specific numbers this week. Besides a drop in the uninsured,…

Yesterday, I reported on the Teen Parent Center in Grand Rapids, a shelter for teen moms who've been kicked out of their homes. I also pointed out that,…

This week we're bringing you a story on a place teenagers in Flint go to listen to bands and find a sense of community.This place landed on my radar not…

Flint is a much maligned city. While there is plenty of good happening in the city it does have challenges that go far beyond an image problem.The city…

The pressure for both candidates to successfully convey their messages to the American public in tonight's Presidential debate is high.Fox News reporter…

President Obama and Mitt Romney debated a variety of domestic issues last night, but poverty wasn’t one of them.Other than Romney’s closing remarks in…

JENNIFER GUERRA: I want to introduce you to a young mom, her name is Angela. She’s 21 years old. She lives with her son in a two bedroom, section eight…