Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

James Willingham and Jeffery Frazier, the real subjects of this story From  the Committee to Defend Diane Bukowski and Freedom of the Press July 11, 2011  DETROIT — The families of two Black Detroiters, James Willingham and Jeffery Frazier, who died … Continue reading →

By David Rambeau   With all the controversy swirling around the mayor’s office focusing on the termination of Karen “Burberry” Dumas from her position as communication director for the city of Detroit, it might be difficult to hear the laughing in … Continue reading →

  Attorney Allison Folmar addressed media after Maryanne Godboldo’s arraignment in March; supporters listened Defense fights to quash order that resulted in daughter’s seizure by police, affirm mother’s right to defend child and home  By Diane Bukowski  DETROIT  —  Thirty-Sixth District … Continue reading →

Posted by Pete Eyre on Thursday, April 14, 2011 Prison Phone Justice – a new campaign launched by our friends at Prison Legal News (PLN) to “challenge prison phone kickbacks and the U.S. Prison Telephone Industry” – could dramatically improve … Continue reading →

Successful referendum petition will immediately freeze PA 4; lawsuit challenges state constitutionality   By Diane Bukowski  June 30, 2011 DETROIT, – Labor and community groups from across Michigan are determined to deliver a fatal one-two punch to Public Act 4, … Continue reading →

  AlterNet / By Rania Khalek   Why Do the Police Have Tanks? The Strange and Dangerous Militarization of the US Police Force The federal government has supplied local police departments with military uniforms, weaponry, vehicles, and training. July 5, … Continue reading →

 A new front in the culture wars over abortion. The Guardian / By Ed Pilkington July 4, 2011   Rennie Gibbs is accused of murder, but the crime she is alleged to have committed does not sound like an ordinary … Continue reading →

• Tyranny of the majority overcome in Michigan • “Thousands of talented Black, Latino and Native American students now have chance to receive education at the state’s finest universities” By Diane Bukowski DETROIT, July 1 — In a stunning and … Continue reading →

  Translation of Gaddafi speech by Karim Budabuss: The leader is talking now. He is saying that this is a historical day, and he is challenging Sarkozy, Cameron and Obama to switch on their TVs and watch the crowds and … Continue reading →