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Headshot of Detroit mayoral candidate DaNetta Simpson.
Posted inDemocracy

Lifelong Detroiter DaNetta Simpson’s priority in mayoral campaign? ‘Neighborhoods.’

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 4, 2025August 4, 2025
Detroit City Councilmember Fred Durhal III speaks at a podium adorned with campaign signage.
Posted inDemocracy

Fred Durhal III on fixing Detroit’s flooding problem: ‘I’ll be very aggressive’

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 4, 2025August 4, 2025
Headshot of Detroit mayoral candidate Joel Haashiim.
Posted inDemocracy

‘Detroit needs to take its water back’: Mayoral candidate Joel Haashiim on utility shutoffs

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 3, 2025August 3, 2025
Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins, who is wearing a red shirt, stands with arms crossed.
Posted inDemocracy

Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins says she’ll work for city’s most vulnerable 

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 1, 2025August 3, 2025
Michigan Public Service Commissioner Shaquila Myers
Posted inNews

Michigan utility commissioner appointment sparks environmental justice concerns

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 23, 2025July 23, 2025
Detroit mayoral candidates seated at table at July 19 forum
Posted inDemocracy

Southwest Detroit mayoral forum highlights public health, immigration

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Dr. Felix M. Valbuena, Jr., CEO of Detroit's Community Health and Social Services Center, stands in a hallway.
Posted inNews

Trump’s Medicaid cuts put estimated 200,000 Michiganders at risk of losing coverage

Avatar photo by Ethan Bakuli July 21, 2025July 21, 2025
A worker checks a solar panel
Posted inNews

How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will increase Michigan power costs

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Audience members hold signs in opposition to a University of Michigan data center project at the June 17 Ypsilanti Township board meeting.
Posted inNews

University of Michigan’s ‘big bad data center’ faces opposition from top Ypsilanti Township official

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 3, 2025July 3, 2025
DTE Energy
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DTE, Consumers political contributions in crosshairs of Michigan ballot drive

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

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