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OUR GOVERNOR IS AN ARROGANT MAN- and he has a lot of nerve

Casa Maria April 10, 2015

< 1 min readOUR GOVERNOR IS AN ARROGANT MAN- and he has a lot of nerve By Brian Flagg, This week he went to an elementary school in Phoenix, and talked about the importance of early childhood development and all day kindergarten and then, with a straight face, says there is no money for these things. Same thing with funding for higher education. At the Board of Regents meeting yesterday he said that he would work with the regents to create “a sustainable long-term business plan that addresses the needs of students and the business community that depends on their success.” But he

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Cananea, una ciudad minera con ganas

Casa Maria April 9, 2015

3 min readNota Editorial por Brian Flagg: Muchas de la gente a quienes servimos diariamente en Casa Maria son de Mexico, incluyendo la region de Cananea. Nosotros en Casa Maria entendemos la necesidad de compartir historias de la madre tierra. Este es el comienzo de una serie de artículos de Cananea escrito por Gilberto Contreras Morales. Por: Gilberto Contreras Morales Siendo primera generación Xican@, viviendo entre fronteras no era algo fuera de lo común. Mis padres se movieron a los Estados Unidos un año antes de que yo naciera. Mi familia y yo hacíamos 3 horas por viaje 2 veces a la

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Cananea, A Mine Town that Fights

Casa Maria April 9, 2015

3 min readEditorial Note by Brian Flagg: Many of the people we serve daily at Casa Maria are from Mexico, including many from the Cananea region. We at Casa Maria feel the need to tell stories from the homeland. This is the first of a series of articles on Cananea written by Gilberto Contreras Morales.   By: Gilberto Contreras Morales As a first generation Xican@, living between borders was something normal. My parents moved to the United States a year before I was born. My family and I made the 3 hour trip twice a month to Cananea, Sonora for years. Throughout

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The Holy Father Confronts Arms Dealers on Easter. What would he think of Tucson?

Casa Maria April 7, 2015

2 min readBy Brian Flagg, “In an Easter peace wish, Pope Francis on Sunday praised the framework nuclear agreement with Iran as an opportunity to make the world safer, while expressing deep worry about bloodshed in Libya, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa.” Decrying the plentitude of weapons in the world, Francis said: “And we ask for peace for this world subjected to arms dealers, who earn their living with the blood of men and women.” (AZ Daily Star April 16, 1015) If you choose to be real, you gotta admit the Tucson economy is based first and foremost on

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AZ TEACHERS STRUGGLE

Casa Maria April 3, 2015

2 min readby Cesar Aguirre Now-a-days a teacher’s job is tougher than ever. Between preparing students for new tests, new standards and the so called accountability of “high stakes” testing, larger classes and fewer resources for struggling students, funding cuts at the state level and the day to day struggle of making sure their students have everything they need, (many times paying for materials and basic needs like paper towels and tissue out of their own pocket, which probably contains more money that jingles than folds considering their meager salaries) one might wonder why anyone would choose this profession. I believe the

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Susan Willis… A GREAT SOLDIER IN THE STRUGGLE FOR POOR PEOPLE, THE PLANET AND BUS RIDERS!

Casa Maria April 2, 2015

< 1 min readBy Brian Flagg, If you missed her letter to the editor in today’s Star (Holy Thursday, April 2, 2015) “US could help Mexico’s workers keep jobs”, check it out! For 25 years she has helped organize the St. Pius Catholic Church’s one Saturday a month effort to bring hundreds of lunches to Casa Maria. They even have tuna sandwiches on wheat bread! She has worked tirelessly on the issues of climate change and sustainability. And not only did she help found the Tucson Bus Riders Union, she rides the bus almost every where she goes! Casa Maria loves Susan Willis

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YOU CAN’T HONOR CHAVEZ WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE AND MORE CHARITY…

Casa Maria March 30, 2015

< 1 min readBy Brian Flagg, Contrary to the op-ed in today’s Star, this is not how you honor Cesar Chavez. He was a great labor ORGANIZER. His work was rooted in the experience of oppressed Brown workers, specifically farm workers. His life was about analyzing the power structure that oppressed his people and ORGANIZING to force politicians and rich people to do some justice. Way too often charity and volunteerism are offered up to the rank and file of society as solutions to the scourge of poverty, racism and income inequality in the U.S.A. Too often charity and volunteerism lead people to

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MY WEEKEND AT CASA MARIA

Casa Maria March 27, 2015

2 min readby Cesar (Big Cesar) Aguirre My usual weekend, going to Tucson from Ajo and helping out at Casa Maria when I can. This past weekend my son unexpectedly asked me to join him for a book study gathering at Brian’s. I was hesitant to go but I did anyway (my best move of the day). I found myself among some of the people I had met at Casa Maria last winter while volunteering in the soup kitchen. The topic was a book titled ¡Hugo! As I listened in (keep in mind I had never read the book or heard of

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International Women’s Day Honors You! Special Awards:

Casa Maria March 25, 2015

2 min read By: Gilberto Contreras Las Mujeres de Casa Maria! Today we are honoring Laura Alameda, Amalia Tovar, Mari Fuentes, Gaby Dominguez, Rosa Diaz, and Luz Acosta. These six wonderful women are the backbone of Casa Maria Soup Kitchen. Thanks to them hundreds of families are given warm meals every day. We recognize the incredible teamwork and dedication that these women demonstrate. With their own individual stories they each bring a unique light, strength and passion for service. Come help Laura, Amalia, Mari, Gaby, Rosa, and Luz make delicious food and share it with our community. Casa Maria needs volunteers and your

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Reconocimiento por El Dia Internacional de la Mujer! Premios Especiales:

Casa Maria March 25, 2015

2 min readBy: Gilberto Contreras Morales Las Mujeres de Casa Maria! Ahora estamos reconociendo a Laura Alameda, Amalia Tovar, Mari Fuentes, Gaby Dominguez, Rosa Diaz, y Luz Acosta. Estas seis maravillosas mujeres son la pilar de Casa Maria Soup Kitchen. Gracias a ellas, cienes de familias reciben comida calientita todo los días. Les damos su reconocimiento a este increíble equipo y dedicación que estas mujeres demuestran. Con todas sus historias individuales, cada una trae una luz única, fuerza y passion para el servicio. Ven a ayudar a Laura, Amalia, Mari, Gaby, Rosa, y Luz hacer comida deliciosa y compartir con la comunidad.

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