I, Ashu M. G. Solo, filed the following:

1. Civil rights case against the City of Saskatoon (Mayor's Office) and Councillor Randy Donauer for prayer recitations at government organized events

2. Code of Conduct complaint against Mayor Don Atchison for potential online campaign advertising violations

3. Civil rights case against the City of Saskatoon (Saskatoon Transit Services) for promoting holidays from only one religion on city buses

4. Human rights complaint against the City of Saskatoon (Executive Committee) for retaliating against me by not reappointing me to the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee and not appointing me to another civic committee or board

5. Human rights complaint against the City of Saskatoon (City Solicitor’s Office) for retaliating against me by trying to deprive me of my right to directly communicate with members of City Council and by telling employees of other City of Saskatoon departments to not talk to me

6. Human rights complaint against the City of Saskatoon (Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Office) and City of Saskatoon (Living in Harmony Ad Hoc Subcommittee of Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee) for retaliating against me by not considering my submissions to the Living in Harmony Contest

This site contains my media releases, some case documents, emails to City Council, etc.

I don't waste my time arguing with opponents.

The backlash makes me much more determined to fight against bigotry and shows the need for these civil rights cases, so I'll be filing more civil rights cases. You ain't seen nothing yet.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Latest Coverage on Civil Rights Complaint against Atchison and Donauer


From: Ashu M. G. Solo 
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 10:25 AM

To:  Mayor's Office; Randy Donauer
Cc: Glen Penner; Pat Lorje; Ann Iwanchuk; Myles Heidt; Charlie Clark; Mairin Loewen; Glen Penner; Tiffany Paulsen; Bev Dubois; Darren Hill
Subject: Latest Coverage on Civil Rights Complaint against Atchison and Donauer

Hi Don Atchison and Randy Donauer,

This email didn’t go through properly to some recipients before, so I’m resending it.

Saskatoon’s Planet S magazine recently came out with this excellent article about my civil rights complaint against you:


I got a chance to really strongly criticize the two of you for your violation of civil rights in this recent Legion of Reason podcast:


I also got a chance to really strongly criticize the two of you for religious discrimination and bigotry in this recent interview for the Crommunist Manifesto blog:


Although podcasts and blogs don’t get as much attention as mainstream media, I consider them still worth being interviewed by to get my message of religious liberty out further.  Extensive mainstream media coverage follows.  Because there was such extensive media coverage in the beginning, I wasn’t able to keep you informed of it until after it was over and I was able to make a list of it.  This email is blind copied to various media outlets.

Updated PARTIAL List of Media Coverage about Ashu M. G. Solo’s Civil Rights Complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer

Following is an updated PARTIAL list of recent media coverage as of May 31, 2012 on my civil rights complaint against Don Atchison (mayor of Saskatoon) and Randy Donauer (Saskatoon city councillor) for violating the separation of religion and government, giving primacy to their religion over all other religions at a taxpayer funded government event, and abusing their government offices to try to impose their religious beliefs on others who don’t share them.  The Centre for Inquiry Canada, Canadian Secular Alliance, and Canadian Civil Liberties Association are assisting me with this case because they agree that civic events must be secular.


PARTIAL List of News Articles about Ashu M. G. Solo’s Civil Rights Complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer

Following is a PARTIAL list of news articles as of May 31, 2012 on my civil rights complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer:

Betty Ann Adam, "Christian prayer sparks complaint:  Citizen felt excluded by blessing," The StarPhoenix, Apr. 21, 2012,
This article was on the third page.

Chris Mangatal, “Citizen calls out Saskatoon councillor's prayer at government event:  Ashu Solo says the prayer showed favouritism toward the Christian religion, and violates the separation of church and government,” News Talk 980 CJME, Apr. 22, 2012,

Pete Curtis and Tricia Flatley, "Complaint filed over recital of prayer before a civic dinner," 660News, Apr. 22, 2012,

Chris Mangatal, “Local offended by prayer at Saskatoon municipal event,” News Talk 650 CKOM, Apr. 23, 2012,

Betty Ann Adam, "Grad dinner prayer draws controversy," The StarPhoenix, Apr. 23, 2012,
This article was on the third page.

Carol Thomson, "No Apology from Mayor," Saskatoonhomepage.ca, Apr. 24, 2012,

Betty Ann Adam, "Volunteer who objected to prayer draws ire," The StarPhoenix, Apr. 26, 2012,
This article was on the third page.

"Civic functions must be secular," Editorial, The StarPhoenix, Apr. 26, 2012,
The StarPhoenix editorial board supports my position that civic events must be secular.

Farzana Hassan, "A clash of religiosities," Toronto Sun, Apr. 26, 2012,

“Prayers at Official Functions a No-No!” Asian Journal, Apr. 27, 2012,

World Report, “CP World Report:  Newt Gingrich, Atheist, Malaria Day, Northern Lights,” The Christian Post, Apr. 29, 2012,

“Saskatoon prayer controversy heats up,” CBC News, Apr. 30, 2012,

Edwin Dewaal, “Human Rights Complaint Filed,” Saskatoonhomepage.ca, May 1, 2012,

The Canadian Press, “Atheist files complaint with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission over prayer,” Global Saskatoon, May 1, 2012,

Morgan Modjeski, “Local man reports threats as result of filing human rights complaint,” Metro Saskatoon, May 2, 2012,
This article was on the first page.

News Talk Radio staff, “Man files human rights complaint over Saskatoon prayer controversy,” News Talk 650 CKOM, May 2, 2012,

"We Think Civic Events Should Be Secular:  It’s Time for Us to Evolve:  Saying a Prayer at a Municipal Gathering Is Exclusionary," Editorial, Verb, May 4, 2012,
Verb’s editorial board supports my position that civic events must be secular.

Joanne McGarry, "Grievances hit a new low with complaint about Grace," Catholic Register, May 8, 2012,

“Keep Church and State Separate,” Wetaskiwin Times, May 8, 2012,

Lisa Johnson, “Believe It or Not, This Is a Secular Society,” Planet S, May 31, 2012,


Talk Radio Interviews of Ashu M. G. Solo about Civil Rights Complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer

Following is a list of my talk radio interviews as of May 31, 2012 on my civil rights complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer:

Ashu M. G. Solo on Arlene Bynon show with host Arlene Bynon, Talk Radio AM640, Apr. 23, 2012,

Ashu M. G. Solo on John Gormley Live with host John Gormley, News Talk 650 CKOM, Apr. 24, 2012,
This segment was rebroadcast on the Victoria Day holiday on May 21, 2012.

Ashu M. G. Solo on Jim Richards Showgram with host Jim Richards, Newstalk 1010, Apr. 24, 2012,

Ashu M. G. Solo on Charles Adler show with host Charles Adler, Apr. 24, 2012,

Ashu M. G. Solo and Justin Trottier on The Roy Green Show with host Roy Green, Apr. 28, 2012,
Summary:  http://www.roygreenshow.com/2012/04/some-of-whats-on-todays-show-saturday-april-28.html

Ashu M. G. Solo on Jim Richards Showgram with host Jim Richards, Newstalk 1010, May 1, 2012,

Ashu M. G. Solo and Justin Trottier on The Roy Green Show with host Roy Green, May 6, 2012,
Summary:  http://www.roygreenshow.com/2012/05/heres-some-of-whats-on-todays-show-may-6.html


Radio News Interviews of Ashu M. G. Solo about Civil Rights Complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer

Following is a list of my radio news interviews as of May 31, 2012 on my civil rights complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer:

Ashu M. G. Solo interviewed by Chris Mangatal for news on News Talk 650 CKOM, Apr. 23, 2012

Ashu M. G. Solo interviewed by Edwin Dewaal for news on CJWW Radio, May 1, 2012


Talk Radio Interview Excerpts of Ashu M. G. Solo about Civil Rights Complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer

Following is a radio segment with excerpts of a talk radio interview on my civil rights complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer:

Ashu M. G. Solo on Charles Adler show with host Charles Adler, Apr. 25, 2012,


PARTIAL List of Reprints of News Articles about Ashu M. G. Solo’s Civil Rights Complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer

Following is a PARTIAL list of reprints of news articles as of May 31, 2012 on my civil rights complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer.  Some of these articles are the same, but in different newspapers.  I list the same articles in different newspapers to show the extent of coverage on their religious discrimination and bigotry.

Betty Ann Adam, "Christian prayer by Saskatoon councillor sparks complaint," Canada.com, Apr. 21, 2012,

Betty Ann Adam, "Atheist Ashu Solo threatens human rights complaint after Saskatoon councillor’s dinner blessing," National Post, Apr. 21, 2012,

Betty Ann Adam, "Prayer at city function prompts complaint," Times Colonist, Apr. 22, 2012,

Betty Ann Adam, "Christian prayer by Saskatoon councillor sparks complaint," The Vancouver Sun, Apr. 22, 2012,

Betty Ann Adam, "Christian prayer hard to swallow:  Atheist has blessing issue," The Province, Apr. 22, 2012,

Betty Ann Adam, "Christian prayer by city councillor sparks complaint to Sask. Human Rights Commission:  Citizen felt excluded by blessing," The Province, Apr. 22, 2012,

Betty Ann Adam, "Christian prayer by city councillor sparks complaint to Sask. Human Rights Commission:  Citizen felt excluded by blessing," Calgary Herald, Apr. 23, 2012,

Chris Mangatal, “Local offended by prayer at Saskatoon municipal event,” PANow.com, Apr. 23, 2012,

Betty Ann Adam, "Grad dinner prayer draws controversy," Canada.com, Apr. 23, 2012,

Betty Ann Adam, "Grad dinner prayer draws controversy," The Province, Apr. 23, 2012,

Betty Ann Adam, "Grad-dinner prayer draws controversy," Leader-Post, Apr. 24, 2012,

Betty Ann Adam, "Volunteer who objected to prayer draws ire," Canada.com, Apr. 26, 2012,

Betty Ann Adam, "Volunteer who objected to prayer draws ire," The Province, Apr. 26, 2012,

"Civic functions must be secular," Editorial, The Province, Apr. 26, 2012,

Farzana Hassan, "A clash of religiosities," The Muslim Times, Apr. 26, 2012,

Farzana Hassan, "We need clarity about religion in public space," London Free Press, Apr. 28, 2012,

“Saskatoon prayer controversy heating up,” Yahoo News, Apr. 30, 2012,

The Canadian Press, “Atheist files complaint with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission over prayer,” Huffington Post, May 1, 2012,

The Canadian Press, “Atheist files complaint with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission over prayer,” MySask.com, May 1, 2012,

The Canadian Press, “Atheist files complaint with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission over prayer,” Winnipeg Free Press, May 1, 2012,

The Canadian Press, “Atheist files complaint with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission over prayer,” Brandon Sun, May 1, 2012,

News Talk Radio staff, “Man files human rights complaint over Saskatoon prayer controversy,” News Talk 980 CJME, May 2, 2012,

“Man files human rights complaint over Saskatoon prayer controversy,” PANow.com, May 2, 2012,


Other Radio Segments about Ashu M. G. Solo’s Civil Rights Complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer

Following is a list of other radio segments as of May 31, 2012 on my civil rights complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer:

Barbara Kay on Charles Adler show with host Charles Adler, Apr. 23, 2012,

“Politics and Religion” on Blue Sky, CBC, May 1, 2012,

There were also numerous other short mentions of my civil rights complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer on numerous radio segments.


Postcast Interview about Ashu M. G. Solo’s Civil Rights Complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer

Following is the podcast interview as of May 31, 2012 on my civil rights complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer:

Ashu M. G. Solo on The Legion of Reason with hosts Randy Tyson and Christine Shellska, Episode 19, May 25, 2012,


List of Blog Interviews about Ashu M. G. Solo’s Civil Rights Complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer

Following is a list of blog interviews as of May 31, 2012 on my civil rights complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer:

Ashu M. G. Solo interviewed by Ian Cromwell, “Crommunist exclusive:  I interview Ashu Solo,” Crommunist Manifesto, May 17, 2012,

Ashu M. G. Solo interviewed by Ian Cromwell, “Full interview with Ashu Solo,” Crommunist Manifesto, May 17, 2012,


PARTIAL List of Blog Postings about Ashu M. G. Solo’s Civil Rights Complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer

Following is a PARTIAL list of blog postings as of May 31, 2012 on my civil rights complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer:

"So many religions so little time:  Atheist Solo stands against exclusively Christian prayers," The Crackpot Chronicle, Apr. 22, 2012,

Joe, "Atheists not appreciated in Saskatoon," Canadian Atheist, Apr. 23, 2012,

"Old news:  Judge orders school district to apologize to agnostics," One Minion's Opinion, May 2, 2012,

Ian Cromwell, “Taking them on Solo,” Crommunist Manifesto, May 17, 2012,


PARTIAL List of Letters to the Editor about Ashu M. G. Solo’s Civil Rights Complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer

Following is a PARTIAL list of letters to the editor as of May 31, 2012 on my civil rights complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer:

Andrew Frank, “Respect Pluralism,” The StarPhoenix, Apr. 25, 2012,

Shannon Bendell, “Show maturity,” The StarPhoenix, Apr. 27, 2012,

Susan Mak, “Balanced approach,” The StarPhoenix, Apr. 27, 2012,

Colin Butler, “Mean spirit shown,” The StarPhoenix, Apr. 27, 2012,


Press Release on Ashu M. G. Solo’s Civil Rights Complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer

Following is the press release as of May 31, 2012 for my civil rights complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer.  This is a media advisory, not media coverage:

“Media Advisory:  National Pro-Secular Organization Joins Call to Remove Saskatoon Government Prayers:  Centre for Inquiry Supports Human Rights Complaint if Necessary to Resolve Dispute,” Marketwire, Apr. 30, 2012,


Blog with Ashu M. G. Solo’s emails to Don Atchison, Randy Donauer, and City Council

Following is my blog as of May 31, 2012 for the public record with my emails to Don Atchison, Randy Donauer, and City Council, my civil rights complaint against Don Atchison, Donauer, and the City of Saskatoon, and my media coverage for this complaint against Don Atchison and Randy Donauer for abusing their government offices to try to impose their religious beliefs on others who don’t share them.  This is my blog for this civil rights complaint; this is not a publication:

Ashu M. G. Solo, “Religious Discrimination and Bigotry of Mayor Don Atchison and Councillor Randy Donauer in Saskatoon,”

Sincerely,

Ashu M. G. Solo