At the October 27, 2021 Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) Governing Board meeting, several speakers gave public comments regarding mask wearing in schools. While this topic wasn’t up for vote or discussion on the agenda, such comments from community members have become a regular occurrence in CUSD, and the angry, anti-science, antisemitic rhetoric coming from these individuals has increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We wrote to CUSD urging them to draw a line against this kind of vitriol. But we need more than letters to make change. We need secular, pro-science, and anti-hate voices at the podium. If you think you can be one of those voices — especially in Chander — sign up here and we'll connect to support you in it.
Are you registered yet for next month's Secular Summit? Don't miss your chance to hear from secular Congressional rock star Rep. Jamie Raskin... plus a panel we're about to announce which will discuss the state of Arizona's school boards! The Summit may be virtual but it's going to come alive! Members, RSVP now! (Non-members, grab a membership and join us!)
NEXT WEDNESDAY: The topic of cults has been thrust into the mainstream yet again. We have seen violence and extremism on the rise and we know the damage it causes, but what comes after? What is it like coming out on the other side? Returning to a life of normalcy after being enmeshed in cultic beliefs is possible and there are roles we can play as citizens to help. Author Stephanie Kemmerer will talk about how during our next Secular Speaker talk.
