Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

   The triumphalism is more a manifestation of conservatives’ wishful thinking than a reflection of any objective reality.   AlterNet / ByJoshua Holland  June 6, 2012 |  On Tuesday, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker held onto his job with a typical Republican … Continue reading →

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  Phyllis Griffiths resds letter from “Free Detroit” in support of Krystal Crittendon’s lawsuit to City Council June 5, 2012. Suit says state owes city $230.4 million, asks for “declaratory judgment, permanent injunctive relief” against agreement  Emergency hearing Wed. June … Continue reading →

Detroiters to attend Council session Tues. June 5, 10 am in support;     Council also expected to vote re: de-certification of Human Services Dept.  By Diane Bukowski  (Note: VOD now publishes links to documents referenced in the story at its conclusion.) … Continue reading →

By Starla Muhammad -Staff Writer-Final Call Updated May 22, 2012 – 12:55:40 AM CHICAGO (FinalCall.com) – Tension among protestors and Chicago police came to a head toward the end of day one of what was otherwise an animated but peaceful … Continue reading →

  This Tuesday, June 5, at 11:00 am, the Michigan Court of Appeals will be hearing oral argument on people’s lawyer Vanessa Fluker’s appeal of the $12,000 in sanctions that was imposed against her by Judge Robert Colombo for fighting … Continue reading →

Syria Says Houla Massacre Victims Wouldn’t Cooperate With Rebels By Henry Meyer and Stepan Kravchenko –                                                                   Jun 2, 2012 7:49 AM ET  Bloomberg News Syria’s ambassador to Russia said terrorists targeted families that refused to follow their orders during the … Continue reading →

 State’s Position Remains Unchanged (VOD: June 1, 2012: An inside source has told VOD that Detroit Corporation Counsel Krystral Crittendon filed a motion for declaratory judgment invalidating the April 4 Consent “Fiscal Stability Agreement” today. More on this from VOD later.) May … Continue reading →