Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

“A triple tragedy” Charles Jones, father of Aiyana Jones, killed by police at the age of seven, and Chauncey Owens face first-degree murder charges   Witnesses say Blake’s killer had braids, which Owens never wore, and that ‘some kids’ at scene … Continue reading →

MSHDA says all tenants must go, will not pay enhanced vouchers for ten to remain  Senior, disabled tenants still waiting for regular HUD vouchers; alternate placements in jeopardy  Building conditions deteriorate as contractors rip out interior  By Diane Bukowski  January … Continue reading →

Schlenkerman remanded to jail pending sentencing Opening statements in Jones/Owens trial Tues. Jan. 28, 2014; prosecution still plans to use Schlenkerman as witness Re-trial of cop Joseph Weekley, who shot Aiyana to death, canceled By Diane Bukowski  January 27, 2013  … Continue reading →

By Roger Burbach January 14, 2014 The elections in Venezuela and Chile in December provided new momentum for the left-leaning governments in Latin America and the ascent of post-neoliberal policies. Over the past decade and a half, the rise of … Continue reading →

Questions legality of swaps, COPS deals; says city could be recover losses  Allows $120 M of Barclay’s loan for “quality of life” purposes, encourages continued “negotiation”  Objectors, retirees encouraged by delay in rush to cut pensions, assets  Jones Day now attacking … Continue reading →

By Wallace Turbeville, Senior Fellow at Demos  January 17, 2014  Detroit Wallace Turbeville Just three days before Kevyn Orr, the Emergency Manger appointed by Michigan Governor Snyder to run the fiscally strapped City, filed the largest municipal bankruptcy case in … Continue reading →

  Protesters march outside Cobo Center where the 2014 North American International Auto Show is being held. Photos and text by James Fassinger for MintPress News January 14, 2014 Detroit–As automakers prepared to trumpet record profits and reveal new car … Continue reading →

  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. marches against genocidal U.S. war on Vietnam. By Jay Janson January 15, 2014, Dr. King’s birthday On TV, the week-end before the Martin Luther King Jr.’ birthday holiday, see all the celebrities, Black, white, … Continue reading →

COPS “A ticking time bomb”  Orr claims litigation “too lengthy and costly”  Tries to gloss over evident bribery by UBS AG/SBS of former city CFO Sean Werdlow, Kilpatrick administration  By Diane Bukowski  ANALYSIS  January 12, 2014  DETROIT – The city could … Continue reading →