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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.
What We're Reading
- Detroit's comeback left some behind ― and now they're not voting Nancy Kaffer, Khalil AlHajal, Kristi Tanner,Detroit Free Press
- Most Supporters of Hauling Hazardous Materials on Ambassador Bridge Got Campaign Donations From Morouns, Documents Show Tom Perkins, Deadline Detroit.
- Motor City Match whistleblower lawsuit ends with settlement Malachi Barrett, BridgeDetroit.
- Corporate welfare took $1 billion from Detroit’s schools, city services over past decade Steve Neavling, Detroit Metro Times.
2025 Mayoral Race Profiles
Candidates advancing to general election
Current Elected Leaders
- City of Detroit Elected Leadership
- Wayne County Elected Leadership
- State Representatives
- State Senators
- US Representatives
Special Collections
- Detroit's Champions: Leaders Who Stood for the People
- Detroit's MAGA Mega Donors
- Real Estate Speculators
- Dark Money in Detroit: PACS, SuperPACs, and the Rest
Research Tools
- Accessing Newspaper Archives through the Library of Michigan
- Michigan Campaign Finance Database
- Wayne County Campaign Finance Database
- Federal Campaign Finance Database
- Michigan Attorney Discipline Board
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- ProPublica 527 Explorer
- Property Praxis
Understanding Detroit
- Must Read Books
- Detroit Urbanism
- Detroiturbex
- Detroit YES!
- Outlier Media
- Motor City Muckracker
- Voice of Detroit
Media Outlets
- Capitol Hill Citizen (Print only)
- Outlier Media
- BridgeDetroit
- Bridge Michigan
- Chalkbeat Detroit
- Corporate Crime Reporter (Print only)
- Planet Detroit
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