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  People v. Moreno will have widespread effect, likely impact Godboldo case  By Diane Bukowski  May 18, 2012  DETROIT – In a landmark 5-2 decision April 20, the Michigan Supreme Court upheld the “common-law” right to resist unlawful arrests, warrantless … Continue reading →

  Houston protest May 17, 2012 over all-white jury acquittal of cop in teen beating/AP Photo  By msnbc.com staff and news services  May 17, 2012 HOUSTON — The day after an all-white jury acquitted a former Houston police officer for … Continue reading →

By Michigan Forward May 16, 2012 Dear Supporters of Democracy in Michigan, It has come to our attention that right-wing elements in state government are hard at work to make sure the petition to repeal the emergency manager dictator law … Continue reading →

On May 4th, AFSCME Local 207’s bargaining team met with management in our first formal contract negotiations. We meet again on the 18th.  Management is demanding a second-class Jim Crow contract. It is clear that management thinks they can just … Continue reading →

   JONES FAMILY DEMANDED JUSTICE APRIL 23, 2012 OUTSIDE FRANK MURPHY HALL. By Diane Bukowski May 15, 2012  DETROIT  — Attorneys for Aiyana Stanley-Jones’ father Charles Jones and Chauncey Owens called Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Richard Skutt’s exclusion of … Continue reading →

Hundreds demand moratorium on Detroit’s debt during BOA protest    Pastor calls for mass turn-out at PA4 appeals hearing May 17 10 A.M.  By Diane Bukowski  May 12, 2012  DETROIT – Several hundred marchers called for a moratorium on Detroit’s $16.9 … Continue reading →

  UNIONS BROUGHT 10,000 MEMBERS OUT TO STOP THE PASSAGE OF PUBLIC ACT 4 IN LANSING APRIL 13, 2011; NOW IS THE TIME FOR THEM TO EXERCISE THEIR ECONOMIC CLOUT WITH A GENERAL STRIKE APPEALS COURT HEARING MAY 17, 2012, … Continue reading →

April 27th, 2012 | By Michigan Forward, Repeal Public Act 4 Citizens from around the state of Michigan continue to express outrage in the wake of a decision by Republican appointees at the State Board of Canvassers meeting rejecting expert … Continue reading →

VOD note: the story below details Michigan’s version of the “Stand Your Ground’ Law, the “Self-Defense Act” passed in 2006 allowing individuals greater latitude to “shoot first, ask questions later.”

18-year-old killed by retired cop with history of brutality during alleged robbery By Diane Bukowski  May 11, 2012  DETROIT — Questions surround the death of 18-year-old Ian May on March 23. He was shot in the back of the head … Continue reading →