SecularAZ

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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.

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SecularAZ@secularaz· Jul 10

Hey #Arizona! Did you know that 60 bills were introduced that violate church:state separation during the 2026 legislative session? Want to know how your elected officials voted? Our Legislative Review and Secular Scorecard breaks it all down. secularaz.org/wp-content/u...

on the left, the outline of a church. on the right, the outline of a government building. A wall stands in between. Underneath, the word SEPARATE in bold, red letters

SecularAZ@secularaz· Jun 27

We’re at Winslow #Pride today! come say hi and grab some Secular AZ swag!! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🩷

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SecularAZ@secularaz· Jun 21

Happy #Arizona #Humanism Day and World Humanism Day to all!

an official document with the following text:
GOVERNOR KATIE HOBBS
ARIZONA PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, World Humanist Day is celebrated on June 21, the summer solstice, as a symbolic recognition of universal human experience—the longest day of the year, when ancient and modern people pause to recognize the vitality of Nature that sustains our human existence; and
WHEREAS, Arizona has six Humanist organizations across the state; and
WHEREAS, Humanist values are built on the principles of mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation, encouraging us to look beyond our differences and focus on the common good, fostering a more inclusive and compassionate society, where everyone has the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape their own lives, and where everyone belongs; and
WHEREAS, Humanist values align with and promote the same values among Arizonans as Arizona's Six Pillars of Character Education—trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, citizenship, and caring; and
WHEREAS, Humanists demonstrate their strong commitment to serve Arizonans with social justice programs, mutual aid and other charitable acts.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Katie Hobbs, Governor of the State of Arizona, do hereby proclaim, June 21, 2026, as,
ARIZONA HUMANISM DAY
(Includes the Great Seal of the State of Arizona, dated 1912, and is signed by Governor Katie Hobbs and the Secretary of State on May 26, 2026).

SecularAZ@secularaz· Jun 19

We’re at Bisbee Pride! Stop by, say hi, and grab some Secular AZ swag Friday and Saturday!

Jeanne Casteen wears a rainbow shirt and hat and stands in front of a table covered with secular az merchandise, a banner in the background

SecularAZ@secularaz· Jun 15

Amazing! Gov Hobbs officially declares June 21 WORLD #HUMANIST DAY! Thanks to Audrey Benenati and NW Phoenix Humanists for making it happen.

SecularAZ@secularaz· Jun 13

ACTION ALERT! The AZGOP is negotiating a backroom deal to stop the Protect Education Initiative and efforts to reign in the $1 billion ESA voucher program. It's anti-democratic, anti-public school, and an affront to the hundreds of thousands of voters who have signed. secularaz.org/action_alert...

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SecularAZ@secularaz· Jun 9

Join us at the rally - happening now!

Jeanne Casteen smiles and wears a rainbow shirt. In the background are concerned citizens rallying to get a school board member who gave a Nazi salute to resign

SecularAZ@secularaz· Jun 6

Come say hi at Prescott Pride!

Jeanne Casteen stands in front of a table covered with colorful Secular AZ swag

SecularAZ@secularaz· May 23

Come say hi! Secular AZ is at Mojave Pride

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SecularAZ@secularaz· May 1

Watch Secular AZ's Jeanne Casteen on "Square Off" today at 2:30p on 12News or 8a. Sunday. www.12news.com/sunday-squar...

Secular AZ Executive Director Jeanne Casteen stands in a newsroom with three people behind her, one at a news desk, in a TV recording studio

SecularAZ@secularaz· Apr 22

Join us this Friday, April 24, at noon/PST for a conversation with @knittingcultlady.bsky.social Daniella Mestyanek Young about her new book, "The Culting of America: What Makes a Cult and Why We Love Them." Details and registration link at secularaz.org/single-event... ‎

SecularAZ@secularaz· Apr 12

Hey #Arizona! Take action on these harmful bills being heard on April 13. Find a list of bills and links to take action here: secularaz.org/action_alert...

4/12/26
Don’t let up the pressure! Please take a few moments to contact your elected officials and tell them to OPPOSE bills that violate the constitutionally required wall between church and state. These bills will be heard on April 13.

Contact your representatives to OPPOSE:

SB1013: Bans public schools from implementing hiring policies based on factors other than “merit” (who decides what “merit” means? You know who!) An attack on diversity, equity and inclusion that would allow for discrimination, including based on religious belief or lack thereof.
SB1741: Forces school districts to allow religious groups to pull students from class for religious instruction. Would expose students to indoctrination.
HB2133: Inspired by the white Christian nationalist blueprint Project 2025, would require written consent from anyone who’s digitally depicted in.a cartoon or AI video. Codifies censorship in the name of“protecting children.” Purposefully vague, broad language will be used to target LGBTQiA+ content and chill speech.
Contact your senator to OPPOSE:
HB2043: Would make abortion a felony by adding “unborn child” to definition of homicide. Grants legal rights to fetuses, laying the groundwork to restrict IVF, contraception, etc. through fetal personhood.
HB2060: Prohibits public educational institutions, including universities, from “encouraging or facilitating” abortions, includes sharing of resources, referrals, or assistance related to abortion services. Reminder: abortion is legal in Arizona.
HB2086: Bans mask and vaccine requirements for schools, government entities, and even private businesses.
HB2144: Legalizes court-ordered child support to the date of a positive pregnancy test, codifying fetal personhood.
HB2184: Attempt to codify fetal personhood. Would allow for death certificates to be issued for embryos and fetuses before 20 weeks of gestation (before the point at which a fetus can survive outside the uterus). Replaces the term “fetus” with “unborn child,…

SecularAZ@secularaz· Apr 6

It's #ArizonaGives time! Please help Secular AZ keep fighting to keep religion out of government, because public policy should be based on facts, not dogma. Thank you for supporting separation of church and state! www.azgives.org/organization...

An agave plant inside a circle is next to "ARIZONA GIVES DAY APPROVED NONPROFIT 2026"

SecularAZ@secularaz· Mar 31

On #TransgenderDayOfVisibility, we renew our call for #Arizona to stand against harmful bills pushed through the AZ Legislature that are based in religious dogma, disinformation, hate and bigotry. For more about our stance and to access facts and talking points, visit secularaz.org/transgender-...

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SecularAZ@secularaz· Mar 28

Join us at Rainbows Phoenix! 🏳️‍🌈🦄🌈

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SecularAZ@secularaz· Mar 23

Hey #Arizona! This is the last week to make your voice heard in RTS! Speak up now and oppose these harmful bills: secularaz.org/wp-content/u...

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SecularAZ@secularaz· Mar 16

on a blue background, a megaphone and "speak up az! harmful bills in its now: SB1095: PROHIBITS HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FROM PROVIDING GENDER AFFIRMING CARE (INCLUDING REFERRALS) TO ANYONE UNDER AGE 18 YEARS OF AGE; MEDICAL PROVIDERS WHO VIOLATE PROHIBITIONS FACE DISCIPLINE AND LEGAL LIABILITY

SB1435: EXTENDS CRIMINAL LIABILITY TO EMPLOYEES WHO REFER MINORS TO ANYTHING DEEMED "EXPLICIT." WILL BE USED TO STIFLE SPEECH IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND LIBARIES, ESP. WHEN IT COMES TO LGBTQIA+ TOPICS, SEX ED, ETC.

SB1567: NO STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY IS ALLOWED TO EXPOSE MINORS TO "SEXUALLY EXPLICIT" MATERIALS. A PRETENSE FOR CHRISTIAN NATIONALISTS TO BAN BOOKS, SEX ED, ETC.

SB1741: FORCES SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ALLOW RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO INDOCTRINATE AND PROSELYTIZE TO STUDENTS DURING CLASS TIME.

HCM2001: DESIGNATES MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD AS TERRORIST ORGANIZATION, WHICH WOULD LIMIT WHO COULD WORK FOR AND/OR DONATE. RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION.

HCM2002: DESIGNATES COUNCIL ON AMERICAN ISLAMIC RELATIONS AS TERRORIST ORGANIZATION, WHICH WOULD LIMIT WHO COULD WORK FOR AND/OR DONATE TO. RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION.

HB2184: ATTEMPT TO CODIFY FETAL PERSONHOOD WOULD ALLOW FOR DEATH CERTIFICATES TO BE ISSUED FOR EMBRYOS AND FETUSES BEFORE 20 WEEKS OF GESTATION, WHICH IS BEFORE THE POINT AT WHICH A FETUS CAN SURVIVE OUTSIDE THE UTERUS. VIOLATES PROP 139.

HB2249: EQUIRE SCHOOLS TO OBTAIN WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENT BEFORE USING A STUDENT'S PREFERRED PRONOUNS/NAMES AND OPENS EDUCATORS TO CIVIL LIABILITY. TARGETS LGBTQIA+ YOUTH.

SB1015: A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL WHO PROVIDES GENDER TRANSITION SERVICES FOR A MINOR CAN BE HELD PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR UP TO 25 YEARS.

SB1094: CIVIL SUITS CAN BE BROUGHT AGAINST PHYSICIANS WHO PROVIDE GENDER AFFIRMING CARE TO A MINOR FOR UP TO 25 YEARS AFTER THE MINOR TURNS 18.

HB2024: FORCES HEALTH CLINICS ON PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES TO DISCUSS ADOPTION WITH STUDENTS WHO ASK FOR CONTRACEPTION OR STI TESTS/TREATMENT.

HB4117: PROHIBITS PROTESTS OR ASSEMBLIES IN OR NEAR PLACES O…

SecularAZ@secularaz· Mar 14

Booth 411! Tucson Book Festival!!

Jeanne Casteen stands at Secular az booth at Tucson book festival

SecularAZ@secularaz· Mar 14

Come say hi at the #TucsonFestivalofBooks today and grab some Secular AZ swag! We’re in booth 411.

A colorful row of books, all of which are targets for fascist GOP/religious book ban attempts, over the words I’m with the banned SecularAZ.org

SecularAZ@secularaz· Mar 6

Speak up #Arizona! Say NO to these harmful bills that are in RTS now. Login to RTS and make your voice heard here: apps.azleg.gov

SecularAZ@secularaz· Feb 28

#Tucson Peace Fair... especially relevant on a day like today. Don't miss it.

Jeanne Casteen stands in front of a Secular AZ banner at a table at the Tucson Peace Fair. She's wearing a black shirt with a row of colorful banned books on it that says "I'm with the Banned"

SecularAZ@secularaz· Feb 28

We’re at the #Tucson Peace Fair! Stop by and say hi today.

Poster for Tucson peace fair and music festival at Reid park on 2/28/26 from 11-4

SecularAZ@secularaz· Feb 25

2/28 at 3p! Know your rights and learn how to protect yourself and your community.

Event flyer titled "Got Rights?" featuring attorneys Dianne Post and Russell Facente. The event covers protecting oneself from government intrusion and a community election forum. It takes place Saturday, Feb 28th, 3:00–5:30 PM at The Fountains United Methodist Church in Fountain Hills. RSVP to business.first1@yahoo.com.

SecularAZ@secularaz· Feb 22

We’ll be at the Coronado Street Fair today! Stop by our booth to say hi and pick up some sweet sweet Secular AZ swag… thecoronadoneighborhood.com/event-6459264

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SecularAZ@secularaz· Feb 21

Secular AZ is at the Laveen BBQ today… come say hi at booth E2, check out the food trucks, and enter our raffle for amazing swag! www.laveen.org/bbq/about-th...

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SecularAZ@secularaz· Feb 16

This Tuesday at 6 - show up at the Surprise City Council meeting to say no ICE facility in Surprise!

SecularAZ@secularaz· Feb 12

Happy #NationalFreedomToMarryDay! Equality means everyone, today and every day.

SecularAZ@secularaz· Feb 9

Speak up #Arizona! The following bills that violate church:state separation will be heard this week; sign into Request to Speak (RTS) to oppose, and contact the lawmakers on the hearing committees to let them know how you feel. Find links to RTS and committees here: secularaz.org/wp-content/u...

Bill tracking document from Secular AZ for the Arizona 57th Legislature for the week of February 9, 2026. Bill Number, Stance, and Hearing Date/Committee are listed in a grid format.

SB1328: Aims to codify parents' fundamental rights to direct the upbringing and education of children; Secular AZ argues this could hinder state abilities regarding vaccinations and education.

SB1370 / HB2312: Concerns a limited list of "patriotic" organizations; the organization argues this could be used to discriminate against non-religious groups.

HB2589: Prohibits public entities from allowing "drag show performances" for minors; the organization notes the definition is broad enough to potentially include school plays like Shakespeare.

HB2184: An attempt to codify fetal personhood by allowing death certificates for embryos and fetuses before 20 weeks of gestation.

HB2833: Specifies that clergy members cannot be examined as witnesses concerning professional confessions, even in proceedings involving child abuse.

HB2040: Requires university health clinics and certain schools to discuss adoption when students seek contraception or STI testing.

HB2575: Bans public schools from teaching or promoting "antisemitic conduct," which the organization claims is poorly defined and impinges on religious freedom.

HB2830: Mandates teaching "fetal and prenatal development" with an anti-abortion bias, categorized such that parents cannot opt out.

SB1435 / SB1567: Addresses criminal liability for school employees regarding "explicit" or "sexually explicit" materials, which the organization fears will stifle LGBTQIA+ topics and sex education.

SB1573: Bans the use of "religious sectarian law" in courts unless based on "Anglo-American legal tradition," which the organization views as a loophole for Christian nationalism.

HB2411: Attempts to prevent "coerced abortion" by providing penalties for drugs that result in abortion without consent.

SecularAZ@secularaz· Feb 9

Or, skip it and read this summary: decrepit Michigan rapper with completely real southern accent and history of singing enthusiastically about committing sexual assault on children headlines family-friendly show brought to you by Christian nationalists

In the lower corner, "rapper" Kid Rock flips off the camera while holding a drink and smoking a cigar. On a US flag background text says ENJOY THE ALL-AMERICAN FAMILY-FRIENDLY HALFTIME SHOW... BROUGHT TO YOU BY TPUSA AND THE GRAND OLD PEDO PROTECTOR PARTY. In a speech bubble, lyrics from Kid Rock's song extolling how much he likes underage girls. "Young ladies, young ladies, I like 'em underage, see. Some say that's statutory, But I say it's mandatory." Aren't we all so glad that TPUSA is providing this FAMILY-FRIENDLY ALL-AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE TO (checks notes) SPANISH.

SecularAZ@secularaz· Feb 8

Happy Super Bowl, y'all! Hope your family enjoys the All-American performances at TPUSA's halftime show featuring a performer who glorifies sexual assault of children! Thanks TPUSA! 🦅🇺🇸