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  • Inama went on to argue that messages of inclusion are not political, especially when both state and federal law dictate that public schools must accept all children and cannot discriminate.

    “To say that ‘Everyone is Welcome’ in a public school system is not political, it’s the law,” Inama said.

    Inclusive sayings aren’t new to public schools, Inama noted. Back when she was a student, signs that read things like “All are Welcome” or “Everyone is Welcome” were a common way to encourage kids to feel safe and welcome and therefore ready to learn.

    “It’s all over the place. It’s not a political opinion, it’s a pretty common message,” Inama said

    Sounds like the times are trying to change the common message. Laws are already changing to be discriminatory as we speak.















  • Also important to note that Religion and Faith itself are not the problem. I’m not saying that you’re saying this with your comment, but I see on Lemmy the casual relationship between religion and bigotry to almost say religion equals bigotry and I don’t think that’s fair. A truly respectful and inclusive society should be able to include everyone.

    I think Interfaith Alliance highlighted a good quote here from Rev. Raushenbush (president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance):

    "I want my children to be introduced to the families and traditions of Muslims, Jews, and many other faiths and identities. There’s little doubt that Christian nationalist groups will soon seek the right to opt out from any educational content they object to. It’s a dangerous slippery slope that starts with discrimination against the gay community, but doesn’t stop there.”

    Also they stated that the decision clears the way for further discrimination against diverse groups and undermines public education. While falsely claiming the mantle of religious freedom, it in fact suppresses diversity and promotes exclusion.


  • On June 2, New York City Council Member Vickie Paladino, a Republican, wrote: “Let’s just talk about how insane it is to elect someone to any major office who hasn’t even been a US citizen for ten years—much less a radical leftist who actually hates everything about the country and is here specifically to undermine everything we’ve ever been about. Deport.”

    Mamdani hit back at Paladino on X, saying: “Like nearly 40% of all New Yorkers, I wasn’t born in this country. I moved here at age 7. It’s my home. And I’m proud to be a citizen, which means standing up for our Constitution. Councilmember Paladino might consider reading it.”

    Great clapback.