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If you didn’t see it check out Gretchen Nielsen’s editorial piece on today’s Arizona Daily Star

Gretchen and her boyfriend Dr. Dalton McClelland, the retired Doctor of the People, have been donors and supporters of Casa Maria for many years. They are both veterans of the struggle for Justice and Peace in Tucson, and members of the Tucson Bus Riders Union. To get to her article go to: http://azstarnet.com/news/opinion/column/guest/gretchen-nielsen-on-giving-up-my-car-and-riding-the/article_2a0db144-84c6-5258-9ae1-c6233c831bc7.html

Remembering Archbishop Oscar A. Romero

by Anita Timpani Bubany “Let my blood be a seed of freedom.” -Romero Monday, March 24th marks the 34th Anniversary of the death of Archbishop Oscar A. Romero. As Catholics and workers for justice – we should be mindful of those that have walked before us who worked to bring the kingdom of God hereContinue reading “Remembering Archbishop Oscar A. Romero”

CASA MARIA LIVING OUT THE GOLDEN RULE?

Thanks very much to the Arizona Interfaith Movement for making Casa Maria one of their Golden Rule Award recipients. Last night, March 25th, Brian drove with Msgr. Tom Cahalane and Victor Calderon from the Catholic Vision to receive the award in front of 900 people at the Mesa Convention Center. Check out these pictures ofContinue reading “CASA MARIA LIVING OUT THE GOLDEN RULE?”

JOIN THE BUS RIDERS UNION AT THE RTA BOARD MEETING AND THE CESAR CHAVEZ MARCH

I Heard You Followed em’ with a Bullhorn,

by John Miles, Brian, Cesar and Jimmy So yesterday there was a meeting about the development of the Ronstadt Transit Center. It was billed as “Pre Proposal Conference and Site Visit.” Our understanding was that it was a public meeting for developers to ask questions of the city bureaucrats. For this reason the Bus RidersContinue reading “I Heard You Followed em’ with a Bullhorn,”

Grijalva Kicks off Re-election Campaign

by Brian Flagg, Last night I walked next door to the El Casino Ballroom and had the pleasure of hanging out with the Congressman for a few minutes outside while he had a smoke. We joked with each other and then Ruben Reyes came and attached a microphone to him and sent him inside toContinue reading “Grijalva Kicks off Re-election Campaign”

Thanks to Neto Portillo

by Brian Flagg, Thanks to Neto Portillo from the Arizona Daily Star for his column in the Sunday paper (3-16-2014) describing the amazing and miraculous and dedicated life story of our own Cesar Aguirre! Thanks also to Neto and Linda for asking guests at their upcoming party, to write checks to Casa Maria instead ofContinue reading “Thanks to Neto Portillo”

IAN MERRILL ON TRANSIT JUSTICE AND SOCIAL TEACHINGS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

by Ian Merrill, Ian Merrill is a University of Arizona student from Phoenix, majoring in Economics and Chinese! He attends the Catholic Newman Center and is a member of the Tucson Bus Riders Union. I was asked recently how working with the Tucson Bus Riders Union relates to my Catholic faith. At first, I wasContinue reading “IAN MERRILL ON TRANSIT JUSTICE AND SOCIAL TEACHINGS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH”

DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT IS BASED ON STUDENTS ALCOHOL COMSUMPTION?

by Jimmy Ojeda On Sunday March 9th, 2014 the Arizona Daily Star reported on the concern that exists among bar owners and UA students regarding the hours of operation for the streetcar. They would prefer “running the street car as late as – or later than – 2 am., making it more convenient for late-nightContinue reading “DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT IS BASED ON STUDENTS ALCOHOL COMSUMPTION?”