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January 4, 2012 http://colorofchange.org Wall Street banks, responsible for the brutal housing crisis that has displaced an estimated 7 million American families from their homes, have still not been held accountable.1 After receiving a massive taxpayer bailout, these same banks continue … Continue reading →

 SIX MORE CONNECTED TO SNYDER, ENGLER, BUSH, BUSINESSES The 10 member PA 4 review team appointed by Snyder includes six African-Americans, likely an effort to counter allegations that the PA 4 move on Detroit is racially-motivated.  Critics including prominent Detroit, … Continue reading →

While Michigan criticizes Detroit for its debt, it is racking up its own with Citigroup December 28, 2011 Bloomberg News By Chris Christoff Dec. 28 (Bloomberg) — Michigan, whose joblessness led the nation during 2006-09, will issue $3.3 billion of variable-rate bonds … Continue reading →

By Diane Bukowski  December 23, 2011  Detroit—“A consent agreement consents to the takeaway, the giveaway of Detroit,” City Councilwoman JoAnn Watson said during a public hearing Dec. 1. “It has a trigger that says if you don’t pay your bills … Continue reading →

Appeal by the International Liaison Committee of Workers and Peoples (ILC) Stop the prosecution of Nikos Photopoulos and his comrades from the  GENOP-DEH union immediately! We have just been informed by representatives of the Greek public power union, GENOP-DEH, of … Continue reading →

Moratorium NOW! coalition rallied last year to suspend city’s debt payments    JAN. 2 RALLY WILL ORGANIZE PARTICIPANTS TO GET SIGNATURES FOR REFERENDUM TO REPEAL PUBLIC ACT 4, FREEZING FURTHER ACTION Dillon cites Detroit’s debt, names 60-day review team, says city … Continue reading →

ON TUES. JAN. 3, DPL ADMINISTRATION WILL BE MOVING EVERYTHING OUT OF THE FOUR BRANCHES SCHEDULED TO BE CLOSED. PROTESTS TUES. JAN. 3, 2012  8 A.M. LINCOLN BRANCH, 1221 E. 7 MILE     4 blocks east of I-75 f reeway)       MONTEITH BRANCH 14100 KERCHEVAL   … Continue reading →

Charles Jones and Aiyana Stanley-Jones before she was killed by police “Snitch” has lengthy criminal history Prosecution has produced no other evidence  Exam adjourned to Jan. 28 after Owens again refuses to testify By Diane Bukowski  December 23, 2011 DETROIT … Continue reading →

  Occupy protesters shut down ports in Oakland By Judith Scherr December 13, 2011 OAKLAND, California, Dec 13, 2011 (IPS) – Occupy movements in Oakland, California; Portland, Oregon; and Longview, Washington claimed victory Monday when they prevented workers from loading … Continue reading →

  Leaders, community mobilize for fightback rally Jan. 2, will focus on petition drive to repeal PA 4 More actions at auto show Jan.9; Gov. Snyder’s house MLK Day Jan.16   By Diane Bukowski  DETROIT – The New Year will open … Continue reading →