Mary Jo McConahay

‘I Have Never Denied the Eucharist to Anyone’ — Pope Francis Championed a ‘Theology of the People’

With the passing of Pope Francis, the world loses one of the most charismatic pontiffs of the last century.

Genocide Trial in Guatemala Puts Nation’s Tortured Past in Stark Relief

Conviction would be a step forward in an uneven, ongoing effort to bring justice for war crimes committed during Guatemala’s armed internal conflict between 1960 and 1996.

Los guatemaltecos celebran la llegada del nuevo Presidente ArƩvalo con grandes expectativas

En una región donde la autocracia va en aumento, la ascensión de Bernardo Arévalo esta semana en Guatemala se considera un golpe para la democracia.

High Hopes as Guatemalans Celebrate New President

In a region where autocracy is rising, Bernardo Arevalo’s ascension in Guatemala this week is being seen as striking a blow for democracy.

In the Texas Desert, a WWII Era Internment Camp Unites Asians, Latinos

Survivors of the State Department operation called ā€œQuiet Passagesā€ returned to the grounds of this erstwhile concentration camp just 35 miles from the Mexican border.

Queremos hacernos visibles — Nuevos lĆ­deres surgen en defense de la democracia guatemalteca

Lƭderes vecinales, dirigentes de grupos estudiantiles, asociaciones de aldeas y organizaciones indƭgenas estƔn desafiando a la corrupta clase polƭtica guatemalteca.

ā€˜We Want to Become Visible’ – New Leaders Rise to Defend Guatemala’s Democracy

Neighborhood leaders, heads of student groups and village associations, and indigenous organizations are challenging Guatemala's corrupt political establishment.

Californians Have a Right To Know About 911 Calls From Ice Detention Centers

If passed, CA Senate Bill 423 would require disclosure of 911 calls and related records from privately-run detention centers in California.

New Public Charge Rules Have Chilling Effects on Immigrants and Their Children

Aug 07 | Experts explain the Trump administration’s expanded public charge rule, its impact on immigrant families and children, and the growing fear driving disenrollment from food, housing, and healthcare programs nationwide.

Always on the Cover – A Reflection on the Exceptional and Enduring Value of the Black...

As we look forward to The Black Press celebrating its 200th anniversary next year, it’s important to look back on where and what The Black Press has come from.

Bay Area Indians Celebrate Victory of Student-led ā€˜Cockroach’ Party

Rallies were held throughout the world to support a student-led protest in Delhi, calling for the resignation of India’s education minister, and the abolishment of its medical school entrance examinations.