Jul 26, 2022
Thanks for Voter Guide
I have used your publication's Voting Guide for many elections. It has always been obvious to me the amount of effort and thoughtfulness...
Jul 26, 2022
Great service to voters
As relatively new residents to Birmingham, my husband and I wish to applaud you for the invaluable Voters Guide printed in the July...
Jul 26, 2022
Traditional journalism
I read David Hohendorf's column and Oakland Confidential each month. I also look forward to the Voter Guide and endorsements as well. I,...
Jul 26, 2022
Thanks for the publication
A quick note to tell you that I absolutely look forward to your magazine. I turn first to David Hohendorf's From the Publisher page,...
Jul 26, 2022
Brody’s BPS deficit coverage
I have sent an email about my school paper's coverage of the Birmingham Public Schools (BPS) budget deficit to a bunch of local media...
Jul 26, 2022
Solving the gun problem
"We need to harden schools." "The only thing that will stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun." "We need to arm teachers.”...
Mar 29, 2022
Global warming falsehoods
The Coal Ash article (March/Downtown) is based on the premise that there is global warming and that we, humans, can control it. Both...
Mar 29, 2022
Complete cannabis story
Wow. Downtown did its due diligence on the cannabis legalization topic (February). It is an incredibly robust article. Thank you again...
Mar 29, 2022
Cannabis legalization
What an awesome article that Lisa Brody wrote (Cannabis legalization/February). This is probably the best one written about this...
Jan 25, 2022
Decline to sign petition
The bipartisan Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks opposes the Secure MI Vote Initiative. It creates new barriers to voting, while...