Commentary: ‘The Davis Way’ promotes fear and discrimination in school district

In recent weeks, Utahns have seen a surge in news coverage regarding Davis School District’s decision to ban symbols they consider politically charged, including Black Lives Matter and Pride flags. We feel the discourse surrounding this decision lacks recognition of the ways actions, such as this ban, are often justified through “policy” when, in actuality, these actions are driven by culturally embedded beliefs — such as “The Davis Way.” We are critical of th