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