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Sam Robinson is a journalist covering regional politics and popular culture. In 2024, Robinson founded Detroit one million, a local news website tailored toward young people. He has reported for MLive, Rolling Stone, Axios and the Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Early Voting Begins Saturday

Detroit voters are already voting by mail to choose their next mayor and city council, but will begin voting in-person at early voting centers...

Michigan Court: Detroit Broke Law with Shotspotter Expansion

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled last week that the City of Detroit illegally approved a 2022 contract to expand its use of the...

Kinloch Welcomes Federal Collaboration to Address Crime: “We Have a Problem”

Federal law enforcement assistance in high crime areas may be a tool to combat crime in Detroit, Triumph Church pastor Rev. Solomon Kinloch suggested...

Takeaways from Contentious Detroit Mayoral Election: Sheffield, Kinloch Battle Over Accomplishments

Triumph Church Rev. Solomon Kinloch cast a dark shadow over the prospects of a potential Mary Sheffield administration during the first televised debate. Sheffield didn't...

Three Democrats run to be Michigan’s next Secretary of State

Three Democrats — two from Detroit and one from Lansing — are running to earn the nod from their party at next year's state...

Sheffield, Santiago-Romero Cross Endorse Campaigns, Pledge to Defend Immigrants

Polling front runner council president Mary Sheffield picked up another endorsement from a council colleague for her campaign to become the city's next mayor. District...

East Siders Rally to Shut Down Mouron Owned Concrete Facility

East side residents, community organizations and political leaders gathered at Gaylord and Moran Friday morning to urge the city to close a concrete crushing...

Former DNC Vice Chair Backs McKinney for Congress

Democratic activist and former DNC vice chair David Hogg announced it is supporting state Rep. Donavan McKinney, D-Detroit, over incumbent U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar...

Michigan Democratic Party Hits Duggan Over Republican Donors with Detroit Billboards

The Michigan Democratic Party purchased several billboards across Detroit criticizing the city’s mayor, Mike Duggan, for accepting donations from longtime Republican allies for his...

Detroit Lawmakers, Business Leaders Silent on Council Race Between Socialist and Republican Ally

Elected officials and local business leaders in Detroit are staying quiet about their controversial colleague's Detroit City Council race in District 7. State Rep. Karen...

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