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313files.org is a public archive documenting Detroit's political and economic elite.

Detroit's struggles aren't accidental—they're the inevitable result of institutions that enable the powerful to trade public resources for personal gain while facing minimal accountability. They flow from a structural moral bankruptcy that encourages exploitation of the poor to benefit the rich and powerful.

By connecting isolated incidents into documented patterns, 313files.org seeks to expose not just individual bad actors, but the fundamental flaws in a system designed to prioritize profit over people. Every entry is meticulously sourced from public records, verified reporting, and official documents.

We believe the people of Detroit will not flourish until we all work to expose and dismantle the structures that consistently prioritize elite interests over community wellbeing.

2025 Mayoral Race Profiles

What We're Reading (2/23/25)

Corporate welfare took $1 billion from Detroit’s schools, city services over past decade Steve Neavling, Detroit Metro Times.

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-'''313files.org''' is a collaborative database tracking financial dealings, conflicts of interest, and misuse of power among Detroit's political and economic elite. Our mission is to promote transparency and accountability through well-documented, factual reporting.
+files.org is a public archive documenting Detroit's political and economic elite.
+Detroit's struggles aren't accidental—they're the inevitable result of institutions that enable the powerful to trade public resources for personal gain while facing minimal accountability. They flow from a structural moral bankruptcy that encourages exploitation of the poor to benefit the rich and powerful.
+By connecting isolated incidents into documented patterns, 313files.org seeks to expose not just individual bad actors, but the fundamental flaws in a system designed to prioritize profit over people. Every entry is meticulously sourced from public records, verified reporting, and official documents.
+'''We believe the people of Detroit will not flourish until we all work to expose and dismantle the structures that consistently prioritize elite interests over community wellbeing.'''
 == 2025 Mayoral Race Profiles ==
-=== Track candidate backgrounds, funding sources, and policy positions ===
 * [[Jonathan Barlow]]
+* [[James Craig]]
 * [[Fred Durhal III]]
 * [[Joel Haashiim]]
 * [[Saunteel Jenkins]]
+* [[Solomon Kinloch Jr.]]
+* [[Rogelio Landin]]
 * [[Todd R. Perkins]]
 * [[Mary Sheffield]]
-* [[Joe Tate]]
+* [[Joe Tate|<s>Joe Tate</s>]]
-== What We Track ==
+== What We're Reading (2/23/25) ==
-* Detroit's elected officials and candidates including campaign contributions, business relationships, property holdings, and financial disclosures
+* [https://www.metrotimes.com/news/corporate-welfare-took-1-billion-from-detroits-schools-city-services-over-past-decade-37072808 Corporate welfare took $1 billion from Detroit’s schools, city services over past decade] Steve Neavling, Detroit Metro Times.
-* Historical Context: Archive of past corruption cases, investigations, and reform efforts in Detroit's governmental and business sectors
-* Corporate Influence: Major development deals, tax incentives, contract awards, and the key players involved in shaping Detroit's economic landscape
-* Public Resources: Monitoring of city contracts, land deals, tax abatements, and the distribution of public funds
-== Featured Investigations ==
+== Featured Collections ==
 * [[Detroit's MAGA Mega Donors]]
 * [[Wayne County Elected Leadership]]
 * [[City of Detroit Elected Leadership]]
+* [[US Representatives]]
+* [[Real Estate Speculators]]
+* [[Dark Money in Detroit: PACS, SuperPACs, and the Rest]]
+* [[A History of Corporate Welfare]]
+* [[The Bankruptcy]]
+== Research Tools ==
+* [[Accessing Newspaper Archives through the Library of Michigan]]
+* [https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/disclosure/cfr/committee-search/intro/welcome-to-the-michigan-campaign-finance-searchable-database Michigan Campaign Finance Database]
+* [[Wayne County Campaign Finance System|Wayne County Campaign Finance Database]]
+* [https://www.fec.gov/data/ Federal Campaign Finance Database]
+* [https://www.adbmich.org/attorney-information/attorney-database Michigan Attorney Discipline Board]
+* [https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/ ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer]
+* [https://projects.propublica.org/527-explorer/ ProPublica 527 Explorer]
+* [https://propertypraxis.org/ Property Praxis]
+== Understanding Detroit ==
+* [[Must Read Books]]
-== Research Resources ==
+== Media Outlets ==
-* [[Public Records Guide|How to File FOIA Requests]]
+* [https://www.capitolhillcitizen.com/ Capitol Hill Citizen] (Print only)
-* [[Wayne County Campaign Finance System]]
+* [https://outliermedia.org/ Outlier Media]
+* [https://www.bridgedetroit.com/ BridgeDetroit]
+* [https://www.bridgemi.com/ Bridge Michigan]
+* [https://www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/ Chalkbeat Detroit]
+* [https://www.corporatecrimereporter.com/ Corporate Crime Reporter] (Print only)
+* [https://planetdetroit.org/ Planet Detroit]
 == Contact ==
-Report technical issues or submit confidential tips through our [[Contact|secure channels]]. For press inquiries, email press@313files.org.
+Submit confidential tips through our [[Contact|secure channels]].