Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

 Even Republicans object to president’s proposed cuts They include 50 percent cut to LIHEAP program which funds THAW  (VOD ed.: More coming on Detroit’s situation with focus on utility profits; regardless of federal cuts, DTE and others must STOP SHUT-OFFS! … Continue reading →

 By Greg Thrasher, VOD Contributing Editor Director PLANE IDEAS http://planeideas.blogspot.com  Right here..Right now…For many Black people living in America from the gritty urban venues of neighborhoods like Detroit to the contours of cul de sacs of suburbia these are perilous times even … Continue reading →

Espinoza children at Family Court Sept. 27 as custody trial begins By Diane Bukowski  Oct. 3, 2011 DETROIT – The five children of Luis and Cecilia Espinoza of southwest Detroit were very happy to finally see their mother again in … Continue reading →

  State debt is $70 BILLION Snyder budget slashes $1 billion in corporate taxes Taxes pensions, cuts education funding a total of 17 percent Cuts local government aid by $100 million Cuts public assistance by $70 million: 50,000 suffer first … Continue reading →

This is a meeting for all the concerned citizens of Detroit and other surrounding areas. ALL ARE WELCOME! We will be planning things such as: Location of base camp, Location of protest, Working groups, and other goals and activities pertaining … Continue reading →

  Rainbow PUSH mingles with protesters, auto execs, refuses call for Michigan boycott “Occupy Detroit” meeting Mon. Oct. 10 could pave way for direct action Unions must use  “economic clout” to support the poor, confront system  By Diane Bukowski  Oct. 7, … Continue reading →

  Charles Jones with his daughter Aiyana Stanley Jones in happier days, before her execution by Detroit police; he now faces life in prison without parole A&E photographer’s indictment says she showed videotape to third party  By Diane Bukowski October … Continue reading →

  Occupy Wall Street protesters on Brooklyn Bridge, New York City  WEBSITE: Occupy Wall Street.  Click on  live streaming to see events unfold. Drop All Charges on ‘Occupy Wall Street’ Arrestees!  Stop Police Attacks & Arrests! Support ‘Occupy Wall Street’! SIGN THE ONLINE … Continue reading →

Fox 2 report attacks small Black water contractor Bankston in favor of wealthy white Homrich September 30, 2011 By Diane Bukowski DETROIT — One week before U.S. District Court Judge Sean Cox issued his Sept. 9 order taking over the Detroit … Continue reading →