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The Holy Father on Trickle-Down Economics!

Brian is the one in the middle, Msgr. Cahalane is to the left, and Msgr. O’Keefe is on the right by Brian Flagg, Yesterday I had the privilege of being on hate radio, KNST, the early morning show hosted by Garret. Later on in the day they give you Rush Limbaugh. I really meanContinue reading “The Holy Father on Trickle-Down Economics!”

The City’s Transit Task Force has actually stood up to staff in defense of bus riders!

Hallelujah! The City’s Transit Task Force has actually stood up to staff in defense of bus riders! Historically the Task Force has operated as rubber-stamp for the staff against bus riders. The good thing has been that they haven’t had much influence with members of the Mayor and Council. Councilwoman Uhlichs’ recent appointment of SuzanneContinue reading “The City’s Transit Task Force has actually stood up to staff in defense of bus riders!”

NEWS CONFERENCE

The Tucson Bus Riders Union is having a News Conference on Day: May 5th, Monday Time: 11:30 A.M. Place: In front of City Hall To decry service cuts to 11 Sun Tran routes and to point out how these cuts will seriously impact minority and low-income residents of Tucson. The Council will consider this issueContinue reading “NEWS CONFERENCE”

HOW STUPID DO THEY THINK WE ARE?

The Sun Tran bureaucrats plan to issue a report to the Mayor and Council on May 6th that says that proposed service cuts to 12 of the Sun Tran fixed routes will not have a “disparate impact” on low income and minority riders. To make matters worse, the majority of the services being cut areContinue reading “HOW STUPID DO THEY THINK WE ARE?”

Daily Star says “Bus riders can rest easy now,” Tucson Bus Riders Union says “no, not yet!”

by Cesar Aguirre Thanks to the Tucson Bus Riders Union there will be no fare increase, but the City is looking at other ways to balance their budget on the backs of poor bus riders. In order to keep our city’s transit system strong the City must increase ridership. That means that they can’t cut routes or reduceContinue reading “Daily Star says “Bus riders can rest easy now,” Tucson Bus Riders Union says “no, not yet!””

SEMANA SANTA – HOLY WEEK 2014

by Brian Flagg, I feel bad because really and truly I ‘m not holy enough. We accomplish much here at the Casa Maria Catholic Worker House. Up to 600 single bag lunches and 200 family food bags go out the door here every single day except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. And the organizing that weContinue reading “SEMANA SANTA – HOLY WEEK 2014”

A CONCRETE EXAMPLE OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS STANDING UP FOR POOR PEOPLE

Thanks to all the clergy who spoke at the City Council meeting last night (Fr. Harry Ledwith, Rev. Beth Rambikur, Msgr. Tom Cahalane and Rev. Delle McCormick) in behalf of the City not raising bus fares. Their exhortation to the Council to not balance their budget on the backs of poor people was loud and clear.Continue reading “A CONCRETE EXAMPLE OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS STANDING UP FOR POOR PEOPLE”

DOGS AND CATS AT CASA MARIA!

The dog and cat shot clinic that happens twice a year here by AWASA (Animal Welfare Alliance of Southern Arizona) is a big deal for those who eat here. Even people who live in the barrio and don’t eat here bring their dogs and cats. A big thank you to Bonnie Kay who gets veterinariansContinue reading “DOGS AND CATS AT CASA MARIA!”

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!

RELIGIOUS LEADERS OF TUCSON WILL SPEAK TO THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF BUS RIDERS AT TONIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING! A letter signed by 50 religious leaders will be delivered at Call to the Audience. Msgr. Tom Cahalane, pastor of Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church and Rev. Delle McCormick, pastor of Rincon CongregationalContinue reading “TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!”

GIVING MORE TO THE RICH (COPS & FIRE) IS STEALING FROM THE POOR!

by Brian Flagg, Thanks to Councilman Kozachik, Darren DaRonco and The Daily Star for telling the truth and giving some perspective on what have been budget priorities for the City of Tucson. (Top police, fire officials cash in on sick leave, Sunday April 6, 2014) This story was about how the City spent nearly $5Continue reading “GIVING MORE TO THE RICH (COPS & FIRE) IS STEALING FROM THE POOR!”