Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Catholic University Open To Lawsuit Under New D.C. Non-Discrimination Law
The District of Columbia’s new law barring LGBT discrimination by religiously affiliated schools went into effect this week, opening the door for Catholic University of America students to challenge that school’s decade-long denial of an LGBT student group. D.C. City Council passed the Human Rights Amendment Act last year, which, in part, repealed an existing…
Read MoreIs The Apology From Bob Jones, III Enough?
Just before Easter, I learned that some of Bob Jones University’s loyal supporters have received a letter containing a very different message from the publicly posted apology that Bob Jones University released prior to BJUnity’s book discussion with author Matthew Vines in downtown Greenville on March 23. The letter says: Dear _______, What kind and encouraging friends you are.…
Read MoreCatholic High School Wrestler Builds Bridges By Coming Out As Gay
Cole Fox is a senior at Don Bosco Catholic High School in Gilbertville, Iowa, where until recently he wrestled successfully for one of the state’s top programs. He is also an openly gay Catholic whose coming out and commitment to building bridges are inspirations for all who seek to advance LGBT justice. Until last year,…
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