Royal Oak Voters to Have Final Say in Controversial Move of Veterans Memorial

Judy Davids/City of Royal Oak In May, veterans heard something in Royal Oak they had not since the start of...

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Shares Successes and Setbacks Ahead of Election

Mayor Mike Duggan is making a bid for a third term as mayor of Detroit in Tuesday's election. If he...

Detroit’s Proposal R: Reparations Are About Taking Responsibility for Past Wrongs, Attorney Says

If approved by voters on Tuesday, Proposal R would create a new city task force to study the idea of...

If Approved, Proposal S Would Allow Voters to Dictate What Detroit Spends Money On

On Tuesday, Detroit voters face one proposal that could impact almost every other candidate and item on the ballot. Proposal...

Following a Year of Protests, Detroiters Will Elect a New Slate of Police Commissioners

Elections for Detroit’s Board of Police Commissioners happen every four years. And this year’s race follows a series of police killings of...

Detroit’s Proposal R Asks Voters If City Should Create Task Force on Reparations

In the 1930s, the Federal Housing Administration put out a color-coded map of Detroit meant to communicate the riskiness of...

At-Large Candidates Promise More Transparency and Accountability on Detroit City Council

Federal agents recently searched the home and office of Detroit City Councilmember Janee Ayers as part of a corruption investigation that led...

Detroit to Vote on Proposal E, Which Would Decriminalize Psychedelic Plants Like Magic Mushrooms

Magic mushrooms are on the ballot in Detroit during Tuesday's general election. If passed, Proposal E would decriminalize a class...

Policing and Flooding Among Key Issues in Dearborn Mayoral Election

Dearborn voters will elect a new mayor on Tuesday. The winner will replace Mayor Jack O'Reilly, who decided not to seek...

Democrats Push for Partisan and Racial Fairness in Redistricting Strategy in Michigan and the U.S.

As required by the U.S. Constitution, all 50 states are working to draw lines for state and federal legislative districts. While...

Rising Voices Nonprofit Works to Make Sure Asian Americans Are Seen as Political Force in Michigan

“Communities of Hope” features Detroiters from communities of color who have been looking for ways to persevere during the pandemic. Last year...

Detroit City Clerk November 2 Election Candidate Guide

Voters head to the polls on November 2 to cast their votes for local leaders, ballot proposals and more.  Get...