Secular AZ to New Times: “Kids are being told by elected officials that their life does not matter.” Our efforts were recently highlighted in the Phoenix New Times in a piece about how a Phoenix school district (Dysart) issued a resolution saying it opposes the new Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students. We pushed back against the idea that one student’s religious beliefs about gender justifies the discrimination of another. “They're sending the message to the families, to the trans members of that community, that you're not worthy, that you're not human, that I won’t even acknowledge you,” said Executive Director Jeanne Casteen. “These kids are being told by elected officials that their life does not matter.” Other Arizona school districts are expected to follow Dysart’s lead, including Peoria Unified School District. Constituents are advised to contact their board members and attend school board meetings to voice support for Title IX protections. |
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Protecting Public Privacy in School Board Meetings During livestreamed school board meetings in Arizona, public commenters are often recorded, raising safety concerns as their clips circulate online. Some agitators also use these meetings to display political messages, which can be disruptive. Several districts have adopted new camera setups to address these issues, creating a safer and more focused environment. We’re calling on others to join them. |
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This Sunday: Join Us at a Panel Discussion on Navigating Anti-LGBTQ Policies July 21, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: we invite you to join us at the One n’ Ten offices in downtown Phoenix to attend LOOKOUT’s panel discussion to discuss how to best navigate the complicated politics of anti-LGBTQ+ policies and rhetoric. We're hoping to give families and individuals tools they can use to help build relationships. RSVPs are now open to the general public. |
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Secular Scholarship Deadline July 31st |
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