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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 Election Officials Prepare for Federal Monitors at August Primary Election

City of Detroit Clerk Janice Winfrey on Thursday said the elections department is preparing for federal observers for the Aug. 4 primary election in...

SMART, DDOT Offer Free Rides Across Metro Detroit on Election Day

The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) will provide free rides across all of its services in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties on...

Stevens, El-Sayed Clash Over Money in Politics Ahead of High Profile Primary

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed debated corporate money in politics, ICE and issues central to the divide...

Whitmer Endorses Stevens in Michigan U.S. Senate Race

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens on Friday with 10 days left until the Aug. 4 primary election. Stevens is running against...

Wayne County Voters Will Shape the Democratic Party’s Future

Voters in Wayne County will influence the future of the Democratic Party on Aug. 4 when they vote to elect the party's nominee for...

Highland Park Justice Center to Receive $500,000 for Upgrades

Local officials announced a $500,000 appropriation from the state to modernize the Highland Park Justice Center on Hamilton Avenue. The renovations aim to modernize the...

Money Out of Politics Petition Has Enough Signatures to Appear on Michigan Ballot

State officials are recommending the petition initiative attempting to ban utility and healthcare companies from donating to political candidates, Michiganders for Money out of...

Jeffries, Democratic Congressional Leaders Endorse Thanedar for Reelection

U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Detroit, has been endorsed by the three highest-ranking Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives in his reelection campaign for...

Stevens Touts Black Agenda, Nabs CBC Endorsement in U.S. Senate Race

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens received an endorsement from the Congressional Black Caucus Friday as voters are already casting ballots via mail ahead of the...

‘No Shri for Me’: McKinney Brings Progressive Congressional Hopefuls to Detroit

Supporters of Donavan McKinney rallied Tuesday, July 14, at the LaVonne M. Sheffield Bridge Center Library on Grand River where other progressive candidates for...

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