July 21: Summer of Solutions w/ LOOKOUT In the past four years, a specific brand of conservatism has pushed "parental rights'' to suppress equity education. But who is left out of the conversation? Who is expressing support for parents that have LGBTQ+ kids? And what tools are parents using to protect themselves and their children? Secular AZ’s Jeanne Casteen will be part of a panel put together by LOOKOUT diving into the subject. WHEN: July 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m TOPIC: How parents are navigating the world of anti-LGBTQ+ policies and rhetoric. MODERATORS: Joseph Darius Jaafari (LOOKOUT) and Gloria Rebecca Gomez (AZ Mirror) PANELISTS: - Kerry Baker, parent and current governing school board member
- Jeanne Casteen, Executive Director of Secular AZ, former governing school board member
- River Chunnui, parent and educator
- Daniel Sanchez, parent
- Lizette Trujillo, parent and trans youth advocate
- Nate Rhoton, Executive Director of One n' Ten
This is a community-driven discussion panel focused on conflict resolution and community building. Audience members can chime in with their thoughts and actively participate in speaker discussions. Panelists will also help audience members get their friends and family engaged in local politics. Invitations to RSVP will be sent to LOOKOUT subscribers. (Paid subscribers get first dibs, but there's a free tier.) Subscribe here. We recommend it, as LOOKOUT is one of the few news publications in the state that explicitly calls out the religious underpinnings of the issues LGBTQ+ people face. | |
Film recommendation: Praying for Armageddon A chilling new documentary investigating the dangerous consequences of the fusion between Evangelical Christianity and American politics. "Praying for Armageddon is a political thriller that investigates the dangerous consequences of the fusion between Evangelical Christianity and American politics. Through years of reporting, this film not only reveals how structures of fundamentalism weaken the very fabric of American democracy, but also highlights the devastating impact religion wields on U.S. foreign policy." — UpNorth Film Now available to watch in its entirety on YouTube. | |
Become a Poll Worker | Poll workers are needed to keep polls free from harassment and intimidation and ensure fairness. Learn about Arizona's election process, the important role of poll workers, and how you can contribute to safe, secure elections in Arizona. Learn more on our latest Secular Speaker talk with Jen Marson, Executive Director of Arizona Association of Counties on Youtube, then sign up to Become a Poll Worker through AZ Clean Elections | | | |
