We will continue the work of combatting all harassment and discrimination, keeping the recent vulnerability of the Asian American community in mind. As such, we stand united with our Asian American and Pacific Islander community members and categorically condemn any act of discrimination or violence against any person, particularly borne out of xenophobic and racist views. No matter who you are, the victims of these bigoted acts and attitudes are our neighbors and friends, family members and loved ones. One act of xenophobic discrimination negatively impacts us all. The basic ability to be free from any crime against one’s personhood is inherent to building better communities. Our township is comprised of many diverse families, including those from the Asian American and Pacific Islander diaspora, and we want to make it clear to our neighbors that Springfield Township is a place that supports and nurtures the safety and security of all people. Stand with us in Standing Up for Ukraine Stand with us in Standing against Putin Click here for Ways to Help Ukraine Resolution in Support of Asian American and Pacific Islanders Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have watched as discriminatory and xenophobic rhetoric, verbal harassment, and physical violence has increased against Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals and families in our Commonwealth and across the country. Springfield Democrats Oppose Putin Oppose Putin's War and Putin’s: killing his Ukrainian neighbors, hatred of democracy, hatred of freedom of speech. Stand with Ukraine’s: defense of democracy, fighting a foreign invader, protecting their homeland.
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