Marin IJ Readers’ Forum for Feb. 1, 2026

Decision to deny appeal of Branson athlete was cruel

I was alarmed to read about the high school athlete who transferred to The Branson School after experiencing antisemitism elsewhere, but was not allowed to immediately participate in sports competitions against other schools (“Marin court ruling keeps Branson athlete benched,” Jan. 23). There are legal and moral issues that deserve attention.

All of us, especially children, deserve to feel safe. It’s a basic human right. Before transferring...