Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

Tribune News Service By John Zarocostas November 29, 2014 GENEVA — A U.N. anti-torture panel that is investigating the United States said Friday it was deeply concerned by what it described as the high incidence of police brutality and shootings … Continue reading →

Stepfather Louis Head speaks for many grassroots Black youth Enough of officials calling for peace–where were they when Mike Brown was killed? By Diane Bukowski Commentary November 25, 2014 DETROIT — As did thousands across the country, I watched the … Continue reading →

Cleveland City Councilman Zack Reed: “How did a 12-year-old go from the rec center to the morgue?” Child had toy gun but did not point it; caller told 911 it might be fake Police video of killing to be released … Continue reading →

“I’m happy now” – Mailauni “I WUV YOU” — Holly “Her mother is the woman she loves above all others”—Judge Keith “When is the corruption of our probate courts going to end?”—Lennette Williams  By Diane Bukowski  November 23, 2014  “I just … Continue reading →

Ferguson demonstrators outside police station with photo of Mike Brown’s killer, cop Darren Wilson, projected on wall Oct. 22, 2014. Photo: Scott Olsen/Getty   Where Is Ferguson Jury? Who Are They? It’s All Secret, and Vote Will Stay That Way … Continue reading →

Plaintiffs’ complaint was amended to exclude Detroit Judge Steeh: “. . .a law directed at temporarily reorganizing local government for the purpose of addressing a serious fiscal concern cannot be characterized as a vestige of slavery.”  Plaintiffs’ attorney Philo: “. … Continue reading →

By Mariano Castillo and Dana Ford, CNN November 18, 2014  (CNN) — Ahead of a grand jury’s decision on whether to indict a police officer in the killing of Michael Brown, Missouri has both called in the National Guard and … Continue reading →

Objector James Cole called it another Greenwood massacre Banks, corporations recover 95.9%; Detroit retirees get 13.5% City carved up for corporate profit as water shut off to 31,300 households By Diane Bukowski  November 13, 2014  DETROIT – U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven … Continue reading →

By Sarah Cwiek  MICHIGAN RADIO Having secured court approval for its bankruptcy restructuring last week, Detroit is now ready to emerge from bankruptcy. But some Detroit residents and activists say that plan sacrificed both democracy and the public interest. The … Continue reading →