Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

By Ian Suite August 1, 2013 Opinion DETROIT — [Regarding the attack on Detroit’s retirees], where are [U.S. Reps and Senators] Peters, Conyers, Dingell, Levin, Stabenow et. al. in this ?? And you would think the President and the Justice … Continue reading →

 Protest planned outside federal courthouse Fri. Aug. 2, 9 a.m. Move represents a frontal attack on retirees’ ability to defend pensions  Pension systems filed counter-motion July 31 State AG Schuette has not filed motion to protect pensions despite promise  By Diane … Continue reading →

HEARING ON MOTION TO REPLACE PENSION BOARDS AUG. 2, 2013 10 AM Judge Rhodes takes federal jurisdiction over broad range of issues Represents national challenge to pension rights guaranteed by states Firefighters, other retirees mobilizing to stop the attack City … Continue reading →

90 percent rate among people of color, but white poverty rate increasing  By The Associated Press Published by NBCNews.com  July 29, 2013 Four out of 5 U.S. adults struggle with joblessness, near-poverty or reliance on welfare for at least parts … Continue reading →

Juror B29 Says Zimmerman “Got Away with Murder,” Intensifying Scrutiny of Prosecution & Florida Laws DEMOCRACY NOW July 26, 2013 The only person of color on the all-female jury that voted to acquit George Zimmerman expressed anguish over trial’s outcome … Continue reading →

   During hearing days after Aiyana’s birthday, Weekley pre-trial rescheduled to Aug. 21, with trial “before end of year” Commander who authorized raid on Aiyana’s home fired for “sexting” photo of genitals to female cop Hathaway sympathizes with Howard, who filmed police … Continue reading →

State Judge Aquilina barred attack on pensions Major city creditor UBS announces record profits, settles mortgage fraud suit; Orr wants retirees to take 10 cents on dollar  City creditor US Bank NA charged in Ponzi set-up; Judge Rhodes co-authored “The … Continue reading →

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Above: Trayvon Martin’s father Tracy Martin speaks at rally in Miami, Florida July 20, 2013 TRAYVON MARTIN KILLED TWICE George Zimmerman innocent verdict in the death of Trayvon Martin … Continue reading →

{Above is live stream video from Freep of Bing/Orr press conference announcing bankruptcy filing July 18, 2013. Be patient with ad at beginning; it will go off and video begins in circular fashion due to live stream.) Seek to pit … Continue reading →