Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

© ’12 Mumia Abu-Jamal [col. writ. 12/11/12] From every TV and radio news broadcast, the words, ‘fiscal cliff’ are being mentioned, in a tone and frequency of dread and fear. Listeners, viewers and readers can sense the dread and faux … Continue reading →

By Tom Barrow   December 26, 2012 Wow…what is going on in the City-County Building? That’s 4 Mayors and 4 Finance Directors and thirty-two years of Independent audits. This is just plain IRRESPONSIBLE ! How do you let more than $70,000,000 … Continue reading →

 By Don DeBar dondebar@optonline.net Published: 24 December, 2012, 20:29 The United States Army will be deploying troops to nearly three-dozen African nations in the coming year. Soldiers based out of Fort Riley, Kansas’ 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division will begin … Continue reading →

Gov. Snyder announces EFM review, “stricter” consent deal in 2013 Residents call for new fight-back strategies  By Diane Bukowski  December 22, 2012  DETROIT – City Council’s narrow approval of the Miller-Canfield contract Dec. 11 and other items in Detroit Mayor … Continue reading →

  U.S.President Barack Obama AP Photo By Greg Thrasher, VOD Washington Bureau Editor, Director, PLANE IDEAS©  “WHERE IDEAS HAVE VALUE”                           Founded 1993                                                      Opinions-Research-Consultations                  Alternative Think Tank, Activism-Services Recently in the sports arena there was a big controversy over a sports columnist questioning … Continue reading →

Right to Work Wrong For Michigan! – – A No Struggle, No Development Production! By KennySnod * Published on Dec 17, 2012 Right to Work Has Got To Go! The people of Michigan are fighting for our families and our … Continue reading →

  UBS admits massive criminal fraud amounting to many billions of dollars, but the Detroit Free Press today featured a large photo of a 17-year-old Black youth from Detroit who has been charged with house break-ins. WHO IS THE REAL … Continue reading →

Danny Glover addresses standing-room only crowd at Timbuktu Academy Dec. 8, 2012, in opposition to Hantz. Packed community meeting featuring Danny Glover says NO to largest land sale in Detroit history Hantz Financial facing lawsuit over its recommendation of $2.5 billion Ponzi … Continue reading →

   After burying Detroit in credit grave, Wall Street gives Michigan  “historically low” rate on $100 million bond re-financing Dillon threatens EFM if Detroit doesn’t toe the line under “consent agreement” that should be dead in wake of PA4 repeal City … Continue reading →

Governor Rick Snyder, who signed PA 4, a law giving unprecedented and dictatorial powers to unelected Emergency Managers, was invited to be the Grand Marshall of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph’s annual Bloomtime Parade in Michigan. Benton Harbor is the … Continue reading →