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Since 2010, Secular AZ has protected the constitutional separation of church and state. We are a 501c3 that educates lawmakers and the public to ensure freedom of conscience for Arizonans of all faiths and of none. https://linktr.ee/secularaz
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Hey #Arizona! Here are actions to take, events and trainings to attend, and opportunities for community building coming up this week, as well as lots of ICYMI #secular news from AZ and beyond.

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On a background that fades from orange to red to blue, a set of scales holds a government building on the left, lower (heavier) side and a church on the right, higher (lighter) side. An AZ state flag flies above the government building
November 17, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Who’s to say it ever left?
Sign on back of city bus inexplicably says “JesusWeen” in red and yellow letters
November 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Can’t imagine why
Hesdline: GOP fights for abortion restrictions after Arizona voters approve rights. Article dated sept 16 2025 in the AZ Republic about how Arizonas top Republican lawmakers are attempting to thwart the will of the voters and restrict reproductive rights
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Hey #Arizona! Looking for #actions to take and #events to attend this week? Secular AZ has you covered!

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On an inverted US flag background, the words "let them eat cake (the word "cake" is crossed out) nothing" are written in spray paint. On the right side, an image of Marie Antoinette smirks with a gold elephant necklace around her neck.
November 10, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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#Arizona represent! ✊
Rep Yassamin Ansari sits at a table in a marble-covered hallway, next to an archway through which a guard and a tv can be seen. On the front of her table is a sign that reads: Mike Johnson is starving families and gutting healthcare to cover up the Epstein Files. CHANGE MY MIND.
November 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Hey #Arizona! Looking for actions to take, events to attend, and other ways to build community and stand up for church:state separation? We've got ideas and opportunities for you!

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on a blue background, raised fists in a group hold up signs. One says Make Your Voice Heard! on an Arizona state flag
November 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Black dog wears orange pumpkin hat
November 1, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Hey #Arizona! Looking for actions to take, events to attend, community to build this week - all in support of church:state separation? We've got options for you!

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An open constitution lies atop a copy of the Constitution of the United States with a founding father dressed in a brown robe and white wig. Amendment One is highlighted in yellow and circled in pen. It reads: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances".
October 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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ooo is it time to break out the waronchristmas™ memes??
A Christmas tree lies on the ground, ornaments smashed on the floor. A cat is in the foreground, looking quite concerned. Caption: THANK GOD YOU'RE HOME. YOU'LL NEVER BELIEVE WHAT ANTIFA DID
October 21, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Let's keep the momentum going, #Arizona! Here are actions you can take and events you can attend this week (and beyond):

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on a background of the arizona state flag, a yellow star with red and yellow rays on a blue horizon, the words "Secular AZ separate church and state" with a blue saguaro cactus on the right
October 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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🥰🌈
Brown dog wears rainbow costume and walks down Phoenix street
October 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Secular AZ is at #Phoenixpride today and tomorrow! Come say hi at Booth Y08 near the Community Spotlight Stage!! 🌈🏳️‍🌈🦄
Secular AZ banners hang around a table with blue cloth at Pride Jeanne Casteen wears a hat and a ban bigots not books shirt as she stands in front of Secular AZ booth at Phoenix Pride
October 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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#authortalk alert! Ever wonder about how all this (gestures wildly) started? Join us tomorrow, 10/10/25, at noon PST for a discussion of our cosmic origins with astrophysicists Niayesh Afshordi and Phil Halper. They've got a new #book out! RSVP for the webinar here: secularaz.org/single-event...
Cover of "Battle of the Big Bang: The New Takes of Our Cosmic Origins" by Niayesh Afshordi and Phil Halper. The galaxy laid out in concentric circles in a wide range of colors.
October 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Celebrate #Bannedbooksweek by donating a banned book to the Secular AZ library!! bookshop.org/wishlists/60...
Flowers in rainbow colors grow from an open book. Above, the text ban bigots, not books and SecularAZ.org
October 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Hey #Arizona! Take action and celebrate #bannedbooksweek!

Here are actions, events, rallies, protests and more for the week ahead:

secularaz.salsalabs.org/oct-6-2025
flowers in a rainbow of colors grow from an open book. Above, the words Ban Bigots Not Books and underneath, secularaz.org
October 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Sad. He can nunchuck through the pain.
Brnovitch poses in blue suit with super tough guy expression, while “tears” roll down his face
October 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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It’s #bannedbooksweek! Help us build our banned books library for distribution at the #Tucson Festival of Books!

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Flowers in a rainbow of colors grow from an open book. Above, text “ ban bigots, not books” and SecularAZ.org
October 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Stand together, Arizona. ✊
Jeanne wears a you gotta keep em separated shirt at the capitol in front of a crowds Casteen and Ansari stand together
October 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Meanwhile, Arizonans are losing health coverage, WIC and other essential services. Thanks, GOP.

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Description of “perks” offered by AZGOP. For exorbitant amounts, like a $15k trip to Nashville for a car show, a $15k wine tour, and a $10k bbq in Yuma.
October 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Hmmm.... in Arizona, the GOP has cut off access to adult websites in order to police morals.
A screenshot of Google search results: All media outlets reporting on Arizona's new law that restricts access to what the GOP deems to be "pornographic" online. Headlines include "Pornhub to stop operating in Arizona over new age law: "These ne Arizona laws go into effect on Sept 26" "Adult content sites to cur off access or required IDs in Arizona" "new law requires age verification for adult websites" This bill passed and was signed by the Governor in 2025; on the surface, it's to "protect the children from porn" but in reality it's a way to throttle LGBTQIA+ content
September 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Hey #Arizona! Want to take #action this week (and beyond)? Here are ways to protect church:state separation and stand up against #fascism, and some secular news to keep you informed.

secularaz.salsalabs.org/sept_22_2025
on a white background, blue silhouettes of a government capitol on the left and a church with cross on the right, separated by a line. Underneath, in bold red letters, "You gotta keep 'em separated" with secularaz.org underneath.
September 23, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Join us every Friday at noon (AZT) for our weekly updates, featuring great speakers who offer #inspiration, #education and #hope... and we can all use some of that right now.

RSVP here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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The summer heat is almost gone, but our fight for secular democracy never ends. Last chance to give to our summer campaign!

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a pink ice cream waffle cone lies on its side, melting. Text: don't let democracy MELT away
September 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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This is an unacceptable violation of the Establishment Clause.
on the left, a capitol building dome. On the right, a church with cross. In between, a line symbolizing a wall. under, in red font, You Gotta Keep 'em Separated with secularaz.org
September 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Our legal department is Arizona’s line of defense against extremist legislation. Keep them strong with your support.

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The scales of justice stand in front of an Arizona state flag, with the Secular AZ logo in the upper right corner. On the one scale, the lighter/higher scale, is a book with a cross and the words "religious privilege". On the other scale, which is heavier and lower, is a scroll of the Constitution with the words "We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice"
September 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM