Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

Innocence Clinics move for new trial for Sanford, 14 at arrest for four murders on Runyon Street “Professional hit man Vincent Smothers committed the crime for which Davontae Sanford is doing the time.” Atty. Megan Crane “We want justice not … Continue reading →

Hundreds march in Inkster April 2 to demand justice for Floyd Dent, and an end to “garbage police” like William Melendez, who left the Inkster police today, but remains as a cop in Highland Park.  Melendez has worked part-time for HP police … Continue reading →

Police dog mauls Phillip White, Black N.J. man, to death after cops beat him March 31 “Anonymous” forces Vineland police to release names April 11, 2015 Police in Vineland, New Jersey confirmed the identities of two officers involved in the March 31 death … Continue reading →

By Elena Herrada     April 9, 2015 http://www.workers.org/articles/2015/04/09/a-school-board-member-in-exile-on-the-decline-of-detroits-public-schools/ (Photos, except for that of Elena Herrada, added by VOD.) I am a member of the Detroit School Board in Exile. We call ourselves “exiles” because we do not accept emergency management. I … Continue reading →

“Justice is having the person that did this to me locked up”–Dent  Inkster city manager orders Melendez’ suspension pending termination after multiple protests  Dent due in court Wed. April 15, 9 am, before Judge David Groner in the Frank Murphy Hall, … Continue reading →

NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION FOR MUMIA Detroit–Friday, Apr. 10, 4 – 5 PM Spirit of Detroit Statue/Woodward at Jefferson Sign the petition & share widely: http://www.change.org/p/john-e-wetzel-pa-secretary-of-corrections-tom-wolf-pa-governor-stop-the-medical-execution-of-mumia-abu-jamal-by-neglect-and-malpractice-3 Stand up for Mumia Abu-Jamal’s life with us for an informational demonstration on Friday … Continue reading →

Video above contributed by Leona McElvene Video above contributed by the Detroit People’s Platform Groups demand moratorium on foreclosures Treasurer extends payment deadline to May 1 But should people pay inflated, illegal bills to profit the banks? Some say NO, … Continue reading →

IT’S NEVER-ENDING WAR ON PEOPLE OF COLOR AND POOR IN THE U.S.! Another white cop kills a Black man, shooting him in back, is charged N. Charleston police are 80 % white in 47% Black city By Bruce Smith and Jeffrey … Continue reading →

Huge Crowd in US Michigan Protests Saudi Invasion of Yemen http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13940117000638 April 6, 2015 TEHRAN (FNA)- Hundreds of Yemeni and Arab-American protesters took to the streets of the US city of Dearborn, Michigan state, and slammed the Saudi [and U.S.]-led … Continue reading →

Rev. Pinkney, serving 2.5-10 years in prison,  will be at hearing April 14, 8:30 am, Berrien County Court, on motion re: lying juror Funds still needed for legal defense By Philip A. Bassett April 7, 2015 For a lesson in bigotry, lies and … Continue reading →