Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

   SIGN THE PETITION! Tell Wisconsin Governor Walker, the Wisconsin legislature, the Wisconsin Congressional delegation, President Obama, Vice President Biden, Labor Secretary Solis, and members of the media: DON’T EJECT PROTESTERS FROM CAPITOL ON SUNDAY! Kill Gov. Walker’s Bill! No Union … Continue reading →

Hundreds mass for “People’s Rally” at Michigan State Capitol in Lansing Feb. 23  Capitol occupations and protests across country lead the way By Diane Bukowski LANSING – As tens of thousands of workers, students and community members occupied state capitols … Continue reading →

EDITORIAL  Libya and imperialism  Published Feb 23, 2011 4:32 PM  Of all the struggles going on in North Africa and the Middle East right now, the most difficult to unravel is the one in Libya.  What is the character of … Continue reading →

  by Michael Honey COLOR LINES Wednesday, February 23 2011 WHO ARE THE EVIL PUBLIC WORKERS? BLACK PEOPLE In light of the clash of wills in Wisconsin, we should remember the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One of … Continue reading →

  Rallies planned in all 50 state capitols Sat. Feb. 26 12 noon. Updates on Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio uprisings;  Michigan, Boston, New York City, Atlanta protests Indiana GOPers Pull Union-Busting Bill Here’s a run-down on events and key analysis on … Continue reading →

     By Greg Thrasher, VOD contributing editor Detroit like many other urban venues across the nation is on the edge of a massive gentrification and urban migration movement that not only means housing and property changes but a cultural and political … Continue reading →

By State Rep. Tim Melton Rally at the Capitol A rally will be held at the State Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 9 a.m., and Wednesday, Feb. 23, at noon. They are intended to voice the people’s opposition to … Continue reading →

  By Diane Bukowski DEARBORN – “It’s just like an avalanche,” said Hasan Nawash. “This is a more significant loss to Israel and the U.S. than the fall of the Shah. The real Egypt is coming back in the most … Continue reading →

Chris Brown worked for Singapore Power International and DTE By Diane Bukowski DETROIT – In January, Mayor Dave Bing appointed Chris Brown, who was a managing director of Singapore Power International, and previously a DTE Energy Executive Vice-President, as the … Continue reading →

PROTESTS SPREAD TO OHIO FROM WISCONSIN  By Mark Niquette – Feb 18, 2011  Bloomberg News, Feb. 18  (EDITOR: Go to VOD national page to read Stephanie Taylor’s column on the history of the use of military force against labor in … Continue reading →