Speeding down the path to bring Detroit out of bankruptcy, city retirees — considered the linchpins of the court…
What's Detroit Like A Year After The Bankruptcy?
Get ready, folks! It's time for another progress report on America's most forlorn and depressed city, now even deeper…
So, How Close Is Detroit Away From Exiting Bankruptcy?
About six-months-away close, if Michigan's governor is to be believed. There are a few crucial deals on the table today…
Fuck This Honda Civic Commercial [UPDATE: They Changed It]
There's nothing more that needs to be said. Honda's latest ad for the Civic uses actual scenes from protests outside…
Detroit Is Officially Bankrupt, Judge Says
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has decided that the city of Detroit can enter into bankruptcy, about five months after the…
What Role Did The Auto Industry Play In Detroit's Decline?
Last month, the Detroit Free Press offered a superb explanation of how exactly Detroit went bankrupt. Today, The…
White House Announces $300M For Detroit, But It's Mostly PR Bullshit
The Obama administration announced today that it has "unlocked" $300 million in funds to grant to Detroit to speed up…
Why Detroit Went Bankrupt In One GIF
This straightforward GIF simplifies the long, but not-as-complicated-as-you-think story of Detroit's recent bankruptcy…
How To Explain Living In A Bankrupt City
Do you have a bunch of questions about Detroit that you were too afraid to ask? It's fine, we'll always try to answer…
When We Say Things Like 'Blow Up Detroit,' What Do We Really Mean?
Another day, another disparaging comment about Detroit from someone somewhat important and another week's worth of…
Detroit Reads For The Week
There's been an influx of articles penned about what caused Detroit's troubles since the city succumbed to the woes of…
Beyonce Loves Detroit More Than Your City
I'm sure the Texan Jalop Alliance might disagree with that headline, but other than shouting out Houston a bunch of…
Judge Clears Way For Detroit Bankruptcy To Proceed
A federal judge has frozen all lawsuits against the City of Detroit related to its bankruptcy, clearing the way for…
Your Idea To Sell Detroit To The Highest Bidder Is Probably Impossible
"Can (Flash-In-The-Pan Thing Here) Save Detroit?" or "This One Man..." are headlines that annoy the locals enough but…
Someone Tried To Auction The City Of Detroit On eBay
The City of Detroit may be $18.5 billion in debt and about to initiate the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S.…
Batten Down The Hatches, The Next Storm Of Detroit Docs Is Nigh
If you thought the stream of Detroit documentaries had finally slowed to a drip since the automotive industry is on a…
Detroit Bankruptcy Fights Begin As Judge Declares It Unconstitutional
Like I said yesterday: You didn't expect the Detroit Bankruptcy to happen without drama, did you? Today a circuit court…
What Exactly Happens Now That Detroit Is Bankrupt?
Yesterday Detroit declared bankruptcy. It's the biggest American city ever to do so, and as I thought about that I…
We Love Detroit, Even If You Don't
Detroit is bankrupt. Does it hurt to write those words? Honestly, it doesn't. It hurts as much as ripping a Band-Aid…