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The nearly 29-year struggle to free political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal faces a critical juncture with the announcement that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit will review Abu-Jamal’s death sentence on Nov. 9. It is imperative that all … Continue reading →

Former candidate seeks Bing’s immediate removal due to massive irregulaties in vote By Diane Bukowski DETROIT, Oct. 4  — Just as a  tide of anger against Mayor Dave Bing’s urban removal plans is rising, the Michigan Court of Appeals has said it will hear … Continue reading →

Imam shot 21 times as he lay prone; no fingerprints on gun he allegedly fired  By Diane Bukowski  DETROIT – Michigan’s Attorney General Mike Cox declared Sept. 30  that FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) agents violated “no Michigan laws” when … Continue reading →

  BING’S IMPOSED CONCESSIONS  SEPT. 30, 2010   AFSCME workers march at CAYMC  26 unpaid furlough days per year for 3 years (total 78 days) – equal to a three-year, 10% pay cut.\ If your department decides to work you on … Continue reading →

  Demand two year moratorium on foreclosures, FLOC negotiations     By Diane Bukowski   DETROIT–Prominent labor, community and faith leaders announced a national boycott of JPMorgan Chase Bank Sept. 24. They pledged to withdraw “hundreds of millions” of dollars … Continue reading →

Angry residents confront Bing at first community forum By Diane Bukowski  DETROIT – Over the past month, Mayor Dave Bing has purported to bring a “kinder, gentler” Trail of Tears to Detroit citizens with his Detroit Strategic Framework Plan, otherwise … Continue reading →

  Bing’s plan was generated long before the September meetings, by international corporate forces who want to “down-size” third world cities here and abroad.  The Brookings Institute, a Washington D.C.-based “think tank” founded in 1918, led discussions years ago on … Continue reading →

  Chief planner Toni Griffin thinks so By Diane Bukowski   “It is a challenging task and we take it very seriously. But I think it offers such an amazing opportunity that I can’t think of since New Orleans, I … Continue reading →

Citizens’ District Councils not involved as law requires; CDC leader Gwen Mingo recalls Brush Park urban removal terror    By Ron Seigel   DETROIT – Some who attended Mayor Dave Bing’s community forums on his “Detroit Works” plan were skeptical of … Continue reading →

 Corporate, private foundation leaders and realtors dominate list    By Diane Bukowski   CHAIR: Bishop Charles Ellis, Greater Grace Temple   Mayor Dave Bing held his first “community forum” on “restructuring” Detroit at Ellis’s palatial temple at Seven Mile and … Continue reading →