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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.

Gov. Snyder could be booted from office by August after recall petition approved

By Steve Neavling on February 9, 2016   Flint Water Crisis, Headline, posts, Schools and Education, State of Michigan  

Gov. Snyder could be booted from office by August after recall petition approved

Voters may finally get a chance to recall Gov. Rick Snyder, who has come under fierce fire for his handling of the Flint water crisis.

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.

Billionaire Matty Moroun, family are top donors to Warren Evans’ campaign

By Steve Neavling on August 4, 2014   Investigations, Wayne County  

Billionaire Matty Moroun, family are top donors to Warren Evans’ campaign

The former Wayne County sheriff is trying to unseat Executive Robert Ficano.

Councilman George Cushingberry tells Detroit News: “Go to hell!”

By Steve Neavling on January 7, 2014   City Government, Headline, posts  

Councilman George Cushingberry tells Detroit News: “Go to hell!”

“Dear Detroit News, Go to hell. Go straight to hell. Do not pass go and don’t even think about collecting $200,” Cushingberry wrote.

‘What’s Going On?’ A Detroit voter’s frustrating experience

By Tracey Morris on November 5, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, City Government, Headline, Life in Detroit, posts  

‘What’s Going On?’ A Detroit voter’s frustrating experience

I’d try to insert my ballot, but the machine would push it back, returning the error message, “NO DATA AVAILABLE.”

Media conspiracy? Duggan is corrupt? Napoleon says so

By Steve Neavling on October 29, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, Government, Headline, Politics, posts  

Media conspiracy? Duggan is corrupt? Napoleon says so

Napoleon said news agencies “want you to stay home and not vote” during the mayoral election next week.

Riding with Benny: A look at Napoleon’s neighborhood plan

By Steve Neavling on October 7, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, Government, Headline, posts  

Riding with Benny: A look at Napoleon’s neighborhood plan

During our one-hour drive, we saw scrappers, suspected drug dealers, a loose pit bull, gang-related graffiti, wide-open abandoned homes, dilapidated businesses and yards covered in trash.

Recount changes primary election results by just 9 votes

By Steve Neavling on September 27, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, Government, Headline, Politics, posts  

Recount changes primary election results by just 9 votes

The cost to taxpayers – nearly $500,000.

Napoleon waffles on support of EM as he trails in polls

By Steve Neavling on September 25, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, Government, Headline, Politics, posts  

Napoleon waffles on support of EM as he trails in polls

The mayoral candidate said Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr wants to “slit throats” of Detroiters.

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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.

Tracey Morris

Tracey Morris is the author of, "You Said You Wanted to See Me Naked: An Autobiographical Poem Cycle." Her work has recently been published by Rust Belt Chic Press, and she was a finalist in the 2013 Springfed Arts Writing Contest.

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