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PACIFIED NO, ON FIRE, YES!

Dean Brackley by Brian Flagg, Some people might like to think that a 30 day silent retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius might have a pacifying effect on me. Not so! That is because I read Dean Brackley’s book on the Exercises and learned about FALSE HUMILITY and MAGNANIMITY! I feelContinue reading “PACIFIED NO, ON FIRE, YES!”

Power to the Parents

by Cesar Aguirre, It is a quarter to six, Dr. Sanchez has arrived early. The room is still empty, the seats dotted with a few parents as we prepare ourselves for the meeting. I feel nervous, anxious, and worried. All the hard work we’ve done, talking to other parents and informing them on what isContinue reading “Power to the Parents”

Falling in Love

by Brian Flagg, Pedro Arrupe, SJ was the Superior General of the Jesuits from 1965 to 1983. He was famous for his insistence that proclaiming the Gospel meant promoting justice and entering into solidarity with the voiceless and the powerless. Under his leadership the Jesuits made great sacrifices for their beliefs and immense dedication toContinue reading “Falling in Love”

Brian’s in Love!

by Brian Flagg, My 30 day silent retreat at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos, California was the greatest experience of my life since I became a born again Christian when I was 22 years old. I’ve been home since July 25, but haven’t been able to write about it until now, I guess,Continue reading “Brian’s in Love!”

STRATEGIC PLAN FOR TUSD AND THE ROLE OF LOW-INCOME PARENTS

by Cesar Aguirre It is just after 9pm, the girls are finally settled in bed and my eyes are heavy from a long day. I know I should have gone to the board meeting but after cleaning, finishing the laundry and cooking dinner, the last thing I want to do is drag my girls toContinue reading “STRATEGIC PLAN FOR TUSD AND THE ROLE OF LOW-INCOME PARENTS”

Call to Action at the Streetcar Grand Opening July 25th 9am!

Call to Action
July 25th, 9am
Remind the City of Tucson that Bus Money is not for the maintenance and operation of the Streetcar!!

Text to join the Tucson Bus Riders Union email list!

To join the Tucson Bus Riders Union email list, just text TBRU to 22828 and follow the instructions! text2join

Thoughts of a TBRU Supporter

This piece was sent in by a friend and supporter of the Bus Riders Union. Thanks for your thoughts M! By M. The City of Tucson has been irresponsible throughout the entire Streetcar project. Initial negotiations regarding the Streetcar included major contributions from the University of Arizona, yet when the UofA changed their mind theContinue reading “Thoughts of a TBRU Supporter”

PUT THE “PUBLIC” BACK IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

by Cesar Aguirre As the end of the school year winded down and summer break couldn’t come soon enough I received a call from my daughters’ grandmother, their mom’s mom, to give me the news that my step-son Boogie would be going back to live with them. Knowing that I am very involved with publicContinue reading “PUT THE “PUBLIC” BACK IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS”