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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.

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...

Detroit Mayoral Debates Set Between Mary Sheffield, Solomon Kinloch

Two debates have been scheduled for Detroiters to hear from both mayoral candidates after the primary election. City Council President Mary Sheffield and Triumph Church...

‘Manufacturing Day’ Gives Detroit Students Inside Look at Auto Production

Detroit students tour through LM Manufacturing plant in Southwest Detroit, as part of the company's annual Manufacturing Day to show local youth opportunities in...

First Look at Detroit’s New Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Park on West Riverfront

The 20-foot bear slide at Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park sits across from a 22-foot otter slide. Photo: Samuel Robinson Residents along Detroit's Southwest...

Detroit Economic Opportunity Director Launches Bid for Downriver State Senate Seat

Detroit entrepreneurship and economic opportunity director Justin Onwenu launched a bid for state Senate in a seat in the redrawn 1st Senate District that...

Whitsett’s Absence Felt at District 7 Candidate Forum

Chantel Watkins, Horace Sheffield, McClendon Starks II and Denzel McCampbell. A chair with State rep. Karen Whitsett's name crossed out sits between Sheffield and...

Gilchrist Says Israel is Committing Genocide at Arab Conference

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist on Saturday at an Arab American conference in Dearborn said Americans should not be sending tax dollars toward the...

Haugabook Ends Write-In Campaign for Detroit’s District 5 Council Seat

Photo courtesy of Esther Haugabook. Former Detroit City Council candidate Esther Haugabook is ending her write-in campaign she said was encouraged by District 5 residents...

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