Martin told the Press Herald earlier this month the message included in the letters included threats against the recipients and therefore met the criteria for a charge of terrorizing. of My House, Says Patriot Front Members Mom, by The Daily Beasts Justin. Robert Martin said no one has been arrested in connection to the letters. 5, Portland police have received eight complaints from people who received letters that contained an image of a rainbow pride flag with the Satanic Temple logo on it, along with a threatening message that contained a slur against gay people. It also works with school districts on anti-bullying and inclusive bathroom/locker room policies.
It is important for them to learn.”Įquality Maine often works with schools to set up gay/straight/trans alliance or gender sexuality groups and offers teachers professional development on how to take steps for more inclusive schools. They are taught that,” Moonen said, “To the extent we can, we should educate our young people how our community has progressed, not just with LGBTQ issues, but in general. “It is a little cliché, but kids aren’t born hating other people. “It is an opportunity to highlight even in our community, which I see as a more welcoming community, we still have these acts of hate.”Įquality Maine Executive Director Matt Moonen said the organization supports having age-appropriate discussions about these incidents as well as others in recent years that have targeted other groups. Figdor said she hopes the final wording will reflect input from students and asked the board’s student representatives to bring the topic up with their classmates.Ĭlassroom discussions stemming from the recent hate mail incidents and beyond will “bring to light some of the daily bigotry that people in our community face, whether that’s homophobia, racism or misogyny,” Figdor told The Forecaster. The board is scheduled to vote on the resolution Tuesday, Feb.
“I’d love, if only for my own benefit, to hear more about how that could be an effective response to these acts of hate,” Burk said.īarrett Wilkinson, the district’s equity coordinator, said Burk’s concern is valid, but the resolution is a way to “stand in solidarity.”