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Columnist: Bernie Sanders’ stunning win in Michigan is ‘game-changer’ for progressives

By Michael Betzold on March 10, 2016   Government, Headline, Politics, posts  

Columnist: Bernie Sanders’ stunning win in Michigan is ‘game-changer’ for progressives

Some progressive friends insisted that voting for someone you actually believed in must be wrong – because for so many, many years it has been futile. Not anymore.

Detroit fire stations flooded with raw sewage, could affect elections

By Steve Neavling on August 4, 2014   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Fire, posts  

Detroit fire stations flooded with raw sewage, could affect elections

Raw sewage flooded two Detroit fire stations on Sunday, prompting health concerns and fears that the backup could interfere with one of the polling locations during Tuesday’s primary election.

Tom Barrow strikes out again with latest conspiracy theory

By Steve Neavling on September 24, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, Government, Headline, Politics, posts  

Tom Barrow strikes out again with latest conspiracy theory

A reformer or sore loser? The 64-year-old accountant won’t give up.

Duggan hits streets with neighborhood plan; where’s Benny?

By Steve Neavling on September 4, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, Government, Headline, Politics, posts  

Duggan hits streets with neighborhood plan; where’s Benny?

“Where in the world is Benny? I’m getting worried ya’ll,” one Napoleon supporter said.

Napoleon: Focusing on neighborhoods is not ‘race-baiting’

By Steve Neavling on August 28, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, Government, Headline, Politics, posts  

Detroit emergency manager “is the governor’s anointed turnaround man, and bankruptcy is not a turnaround plan,” Napoleon said.

Napoleon wins primary after board tosses Duggan votes

By Steve Neavling on August 20, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, Government, Headline, Politics, posts  

At issue is whether election workers improperly handled about 18,000 votes.

Mayoral candidate: Duggan thinks he’s better than Jesus

By Steve Neavling on June 28, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, Featured Stories, Government, posts  

Mayoral candidate: Duggan thinks he’s better than Jesus

Candidate Tom Barrow said Duggan is campaigning for the “wealthy and arrogant.”

Mayor Bing curiously quiet about re-election bid; 7 likely contenders so far

By Steve Neavling on February 16, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, City Government, Government, Mayor's Office, posts  

Mayor Bing curiously quiet about re-election bid; 7 likely contenders so far

In just six months, Detroiters will select the top two mayoral candidates during the nonpartisan primary.

Michael Betzold

Michael Betzold is a former Free Press reporter and longtime area freelance journalist. He wrote Queen of Diamonds, a history of Tiger Stadium. He lives on Detroit's east side.

Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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