El Robo del Siglo//The Theft of the Century

El Robo del Siglo El Robo del Siglo   Filas hasta de dos kilómetros de autos a la espera de cargar gasolina, cientos de gasolineras cerradas por falta de combustible, es el escenario en los últimos días en varios estados de México afectados por el desabasto de gasolina. El problema surgió después de el planContinue reading “El Robo del Siglo//The Theft of the Century”

Why do people migrate?// ¿Porqué emigramos?

By Poncho Moro Poncho is a regular here at Casa Maria. Most immigrants flee their country in search of a better future for their families. They search for a social justice that can rarely be found. A social justice that has been neglected in their country of birth. In some cases, these people cross threeContinue reading “Why do people migrate?// ¿Porqué emigramos?”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Cesar!!!

Cesar Aguirre who lives and works hard on a daily basis at Casa Maria is an amazing rapper and makes his voice be heard by composing songs that expresses his feelings against injustice. Cesar has composed many mesmerizing songs that relate to every day struggles in the barrio. From everyone at Casa Maria, we wishContinue reading “HAPPY BIRTHDAY Cesar!!!”

If I had my way

  If you didn’t already know Cesar Aguirre AKA Ceaze, who lives and works at Casa Maria with his two daughters, is also a rapper. But he doesn’t waste his talent rapping about nonsense, or glorifying drugs, alcohol and violence. He uses his talent to spread messages that matter, messages that impact the community. HeContinue reading “If I had my way”

¿Quién es AMLO?\\Who is AMLO?

Por Ángel Reyes AMLO es Andrés Manuel López Obrador, que actualmente está corriendo por la presidencia de México, con el partido político que el fundo en 2014, MORENA (Movimiento de Regeneración Nacional) También es conocido como el Peje, otros lo llaman el mesías, o la esperanza de México. López Obrador empezó su Carrera política aContinue reading “¿Quién es AMLO?\\Who is AMLO?”

THANKS TO ST. ODILIAS! // ¡GRACIAS A ST. ODILIAS!

by Brian Flagg Of course the Jubilee Year of Mercy needs to not just be talked about, or prayed about, it needs to be fleshed out, made incarnate if you will… We know of at least one parish who has a plan to do just that! Fr. Miguel Mariano, pastor of St. Odilias on theContinue reading “THANKS TO ST. ODILIAS! // ¡GRACIAS A ST. ODILIAS!”

THE JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY // AÑO DEL JUBILEO DE LA MISERICORDIA

by Brian Flagg In case you didn’t know, Pope Francis declared a Year of Jubilee that begins today, December 8th, 2015. The theme of the Jubilee Year is Mercy! In the ancient tradition of a year of Jubilee, slaves and prisoners were to be freed, debts would be forgiven, land and possessions would be returnedContinue reading “THE JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY // AÑO DEL JUBILEO DE LA MISERICORDIA”

A GOOD TIME HAD BY ALL…& a little justice for South side magnet schools too!

by Cesar Aguirre & Brian Flagg If you didn’t make it down to El Casino Ballroom last night you missed one helluva party! The kids from Davis’ Mariachi Aguilitas were really very soulful. The Ochoa kids danced up a storm! The Color Guard from Cholla High School ROTC was there to open the show. TheContinue reading “A GOOD TIME HAD BY ALL…& a little justice for South side magnet schools too!”

IN RESPONSE TO SYLVIA CAMPOY, TEACHER VACANCIES // EN RESPUESTA A SYLVIA CAMPOY, VACANTES DE PROFESORES

by Cesar Aguirre In the Star’s article (10/8/15) 5 Tucson magnet schools could get more time, resources, Sylvia Campoy points to teacher vacancies as one of the issues at the magnet schools not being corrected by Sanchez and his board. On page 2 of the Star (10/8/15) More than 80 Tucson teacher jobs still vacant theContinue reading “IN RESPONSE TO SYLVIA CAMPOY, TEACHER VACANCIES // EN RESPUESTA A SYLVIA CAMPOY, VACANTES DE PROFESORES”

CHECK OUT THE SHORT ARTICLE/EDITORIAL “IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN A STRIKE” BY THE EDITOR OF THE TUCSON WEEKLY MARI HERRERAS!

Here’s the link: IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN A STRIKE