Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

“Revered in Iran as completely heroic figure, personally very brave, troops love him,” has been mastermind of Iranian policy in Middle East–Zakaria U.S. airstrike kills: Gen. Qassem Soleimani, head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, dep. commander of … Continue reading →

December 11, 2019 Detroit, MI—Detroit has many things going for it, not in the least the recent effort to upgrade its infrastructure for community welfare. Redeem Detroit, an established non-profit organization that works with teen parents, senior citizens and veterans, … Continue reading →

by Chris Wright November 29, 2019 The Life and Times of Jimmy Hoffa (VOD has added photos, videos to original Counterpunch article.) “Hoffa symbolizes a political economy long gone, an era when a union leader could strike fear and loathing … Continue reading →

Pushback with Aaron Maté  November 13, 2019 Ukrainegate impeachment saga worsens US-Russia Cold War As the House opens impeachment hearings for President Trump, Professor Stephen F. Cohen (above) warns that the US military assistance at the heart of Ukrainegate escalates … Continue reading →

DETROIT: THE WRONGUL CONVICTION OF C. EMMANUEL SQUIRES ON THE WORD OF  COP WILLIAM ‘ROBOCOP’ MELENDEZ, CONVICTED LIAR AND MURDERER Below VOD’s local story on the Squires case  is the USA TODAY article: HUNDREDS OF POLICE OFFICERS ARE ALLEGED LIARS. SOME … Continue reading →

Protesters march at Frank Murphy Hall in support of Thelonious Searcy and other wrongfully convicted prisoners, on Nov. 14, 2019. Quintasha McCroy, Thelonious (Shawn) Searcy’s fiancée, speaks at rally to free Searcy in front of Frank Murphy Courthouse Nov. 14, … Continue reading →

How a tax break to help the poor went to NBA owner Dan Gilbert Dan Gilbert’s cultivation of the Trump family appears to have paid off with Trump tax law breaks : Three swaths of Detroit were selected as opportunity … Continue reading →

Judge Michael Hathaway gives order Oct. 24 after evidentiary hearing  Ruling not only due to trial jury’s illegal use of internet, but also to lack of “overwhelming evidence of guilt”  Prosecution says they plan to file application for leave to … Continue reading →

Two women tell how they overcame abuse and established bright futures: Kia Faison and Erica Lynn Gillis “Strike 3” Stage Play  Sat. Oct. 26, 2pm &7 pm, Sun. Oct. 27  “Strike 3 is not just about me – it is … Continue reading →