Human rights organizations are hoping to build on the momentum of a recent resolution approved by the Whitefish City Council in Montana, which declared the city’s intention “to take a stance in support of diversity, inclusion of free speech, and freedom of assembly… and condemn ideologies, philosophies, and movements that deny a quality of human rights and opportunities,” as reported by the Whitefish Pilot.
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January 16, 2015 - 2:32pm
Not In Our School: Strategies to Address Bullying and Intolerance by Creating Safe, Inclusive, and Accepting Schools, a 2-unit online course offered through the University of San Diego, gives educators and administrators tools for preventing and addressing bullying, and supporting a positive, identity-safe school climate.
January 13, 2015 - 3:56pm
An incredible piece of mail surprised Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi in the fall of 2012: a box of one thousand miniature paper cranes in assorted colors. They were sent from Norwood Junior High School as a show of support and compassion for the victims and town of Oak Creek, WI after the town was rocked by a shooting at the Oak Creek Sikh Temple.
January 8, 2015 - 7:04pm
The Not In Our Town Bloomington/Normal group will host a police and community dialogue later this month, aiming to raise conversation in the twin cities about police practices, procedures and policies.
December 30, 2014 - 10:10am
As we reflect on another year of the Not in Our Town network’s transformative work to end hate, there are countless moments of courage, resilience, and problem solving. Here are highlights from 2014 from communities, schools, and law enforcement agencies.