Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

Midterm Madness! Zombie Dems VS Zombie Repubs, Zombie Consensus Wins Again!     by BAR managing editor Bruce A. Dixon Nov. 5, 2014 “Democratic zombie theatrics are quite a lot like Republican zombie theatrics.” The day after the 2014 midterm … Continue reading →

UPDATE NOV. 10, 2014: Rasmea Odeh taken to jail in handcuffs; defense to appeal Judge Gershwin Drain’s repeated refusal to allow Odeh to testify re: torture that elicited false confession key to conviction By Joe Iosbaker November 10, 2014 Detroit, … Continue reading →

Above: Rev. Edward Pinkney of the Black Autonomy Network of Community Organizations speaks in Detroit at Moratorium NOW! meeting Oct. 20, 2014. Nationally-known Benton Harbor freedom fighter vows to fight on for all the people Challenges, appeal planned Election petition violations … Continue reading →

Vehicles, equipment from privatized DPW, PLD on the auction block  Detroit workers losing hundreds of jobs, residents lose services  “Assets” stored in Herman Kiefer parking lots—after Health Dept. privatized, services eliminated/ outsourced, 400 workers laid-off  Sale used to “pay off … Continue reading →

SOMETHING FOR A LAUGH ON VOD, FOR A CHANGE.

Trott’s former law firm, Trott & Trott, is accused of using unethical and deceptive practices to foreclose on homes. By Sarah Cwiek Michigan Radio Republican candidate for Congress David Trott was the subject of some street theater this week. Trott … Continue reading →

ACLU TESTIFIES AT INTER-AMERICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON KILLING OF MILTON HALL IN SAGINAW, MI From the Michigan ACLU October 27, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan testified today before the Inter-American Commission on Human … Continue reading →

“There’s no evidence that there was a gun battle going on.” By BAR editor and columnist Dr. Marsha Coleman-Adebayo October 29, 2014 In “Code Black Alert: Slave Patrols Alive and Well Across America, Part I – the Killing of Vonderrit … Continue reading →

Some of Rev. Edward Pinkney’s supporters outside courthouse during his preliminary exam May 31, 2014. Those who attended the opening day of his trial Oct. 27, 2014 said the courtroom was packed, with an overflow room so attendees could watch … Continue reading →

Independent firm says Detroit may have “set itself up for another Chapter 9” Expert says “feasibility walks a very thin line” Bankruptcy Judge Rhodes to announce decision on Nov. 7 at 2 pm. VOD to have analysis up shortly By … Continue reading →