Hey there, Secular Fam, how are you hanging in there?
If you’re like me, it probably varies from minute-to-minute.
Already, several of my friends have begun the process of moving out of the state, and even out of the country, so there’s that.
There is so much uncertainty and so much outside of our control at this moment, I wanted to focus on one thing I can control, and that is The War on Christmas™. Normally, it doesn’t start until after Thanksgiving, but there are no more rules, so let’s get this party started!
Some of you may be surprised to hear this, but I freaking love Xmas. My tree is already up, and this year, I decorated it while listening to Rage Against the Machine and Pussy Riot instead of Mariah Carey and Bing Crosby.
It just felt right.
Already, we’ve gotten many reports of attacks on individuals based on their race, ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and it’s been less than a month. So if some snarky memes piss off the fascists, so be it.
JEANNE CASTEEN has a bachelor’s degree in human communication and history from the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at ASU and a master’s in education, also from ASU. Jeanne has over 11 years of experience teaching in Maricopa County’s public schools. In 2011, Jeanne completed the Emerge Arizona program and in 2012 became a school board member of the Creighton School District. She served as Board President from 2016 through 2020. In 2020, Ms. Casteen ran for Maricopa County School Superintendent, and came within 12,000 votes of winning. She has been awarded the Arizona School Public Relations Association Award for Excellence in Advocacy and Political Contributions to Education as well as the Arizona School Board Association’s All-Arizona School Board Member Award.
Author: Jeanne Casteen, Secular AZ Executive Director
JEANNE CASTEEN has a bachelor’s degree in human communication and history from the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at ASU and a master’s in education, also from ASU. Jeanne has over 11 years of experience teaching in Maricopa County’s public schools. In 2011, Jeanne completed the Emerge Arizona program and in 2012 became a school board member of the Creighton School District. She served as Board President from 2016 through 2020. In 2020, Ms. Casteen ran for Maricopa County School Superintendent, and came within 12,000 votes of winning. She has been awarded the Arizona School Public Relations Association Award for Excellence in Advocacy and Political Contributions to Education as well as the Arizona School Board Association’s All-Arizona School Board Member Award. View all posts by Jeanne Casteen, Secular AZ Executive Director →
