Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

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 →

UN Rapporteurs Catarina de Albuquerque (speaking) and Leilani Farha (to her left) interview east side Detroit resident about her experience with water shut-offs Oct. 19, 2014.  UN reps tour Detroit neighborhoods, interview residents Oct. 19 Mass town hall meeting at … Continue reading →

“The water department is determined to solve its financial problems – and change the city’s demographics – by ejecting the poor from the grid.”  Submitted by Glen Ford on Wed, 10/22/2014 – 15:09 by BAR executive editor Glen Ford  (Hands-on … Continue reading →

Mailauni secretly kept with Rowan aide, then sister; no court order  Judge Terrance Keith says he will reunite Mailauni with mother after interim guardianship by sister  Attorney Allison Folmar working to finalize return by Nov. 12  DETROIT — Saying, “True … Continue reading →

Gayle L. Robinson, 83, seized from home Oct. 1 against her wishes   Medicated at Botsford Hospital for eight days before return home with son Rowan recently removed as guardian in case of Mailauni Williams  By Diane Bukowski  Update March 2, 2016: … Continue reading →

Banks, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac chase the already dispossessed for more By Michelle Conlin Reuters  October 10, 2014 NEW YORK – Many thousands of Americans who lost their homes in the housing bust, but have since begun to rebuild their … Continue reading →

Detroit’s bankruptcy is a model for how wealthier and whiter Americans escape the costs of public goods they’d otherwise share with poorer and darker Americans. Are Detroit, its public employees, poor residents, and bondholders the only ones who should sacrifice when … Continue reading →

Click on Rasmea-Flyeract to download the complete flyer, with support activities. Injustice in Detroit: Ruling paves way for repressive climate at Rasmea Odeh trial; pack Judge Drain’s court, October 21, 231 W. Lafayette, Rm. 110, support esteemed Palestinian leader Oct. 21 By … Continue reading →

MWRO STATEMENT ON BANKRUPTCY COURT DENIAL OF DETROIT HUMAN RIGHT TO WATER  Monday, September 29, 2014 MWRO’s statement on today’s decision by the federal bankruptcy court NOT to stop residential water shut-offs, restore water to residential customers without water, NOR … Continue reading →