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voter guide 2 why primary matters
Posted inDocumenters, Guides, How to Detroit, Local Government, News, Systems Repair

Why a primary election matters so much

by Meg Krausch, Detroit Documenter July 8, 2022March 14, 2023

Voters in Detroit are about 90% Democrat, so most of the competition for candidates in partisan races actually happens in the primary.

voter guide 3 start with the issues
Posted inDocumenters, Guides, How to Detroit, Local Government, Systems Repair

Vote with confidence: Start with the issues

White woman with blond hair wearing white blazer and black shirt. by Damien Benson, Detroit Documenter and Kayleigh Lickliter, Detroit Documenter July 8, 2022March 14, 2023
how to vote primary
Posted inDocumenters, Guides, How to Detroit, Local Government, Systems Repair

How to vote in the Detroit primary and key dates to know

Kate Abbey-Lambertz headshot by Kate Abbey-Lambertz July 8, 2022March 14, 2023
what politicians do
Posted inSystems Repair

‘Hire’ the best candidate: Understand local politicians’ jobs

by Byron Keys, Detroit Documenter July 8, 2022March 17, 2023
voter guide voting record job performance
Posted inDocumenters, Guides, How to Detroit, Local Government, Systems Repair

How to look up a politician’s voting record and job performance

White woman with blond hair wearing white blazer and black shirt. by Kayleigh Lickliter, Detroit Documenter July 8, 2022March 14, 2023
Posted inDocumenters, Guides, How to Detroit, Local Government, Systems Repair

Who’s trying to sway my vote? How to follow the money in campaigns

by David Palmer, Detroit Documenter July 8, 2022March 14, 2023
voter glossary election
Posted inDocumenters, Guides, How to Detroit, Local Government, Systems Repair

Election glossary: Understand common terms

by Gina McPherson, Detroit Documenter July 8, 2022March 14, 2023
A couple of mattresses lying in a Midtown alley off Second Street near Honest John’s; the spot is between two empty lots. Photo credit: Miriam Marini
Posted inHow to Detroit

The 411 on illegal dumping in Detroit — and how to avoid doing it by mistake

by Miriam Marini June 22, 2022May 3, 2023
yellow background with graphic illustrations of houses for outlier media land contract guide for detroit
Posted inHow to Detroit

How to buy a house on a land contract in Detroit

by Allie Gross May 25, 2022March 16, 2023
Detroit sidewalk
Posted inThe Dig

Your rights, responsibilities regarding sidewalks, alleys near your Detroit home

by Aaron Mondry May 4, 2022March 15, 2023

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