Outlier Media

Outlier Media is nonprofit service journalism organization. It identifies, reports, and delivers valuable information to empower residents, holding municipal government and elected officials accountable for long-standing problems. Outlier aims to leave people with the information they need to create change in their communities.

Current Position

Location: Detroit, Michigan

Beat: Detroit City Hall

Position:

This reporter covers city government in a place where greater accountability is needed -- fueled by the input from the engaged citizens reached through Outlier Media's unique text-based network. Detroit Documenters, a group of highly engaged citizens trained by local media organizations to take notes at public meetings, deliver a constant flow of story ideas by providing clear notes outlining the particulars of city and county government meetings.

Reporter: Malak Silmi