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LGBTQ Nation
5 months ago
Education

Anti-trans school sues state for religious discrimination after it forfeited basketball game

A Christian school in Vermont is suing several state agencies for religious discrimination after being banned from tournaments for refusing to play against a team with a transgender student-athlete.
The school believes that allowing biological males to participate in women's sports jeopardizes the fairness of the game and the safety of their players.
The school also sought approval for state tuition money while attempting to sidestep the state's anti-discrimination laws, but their request was denied. [ more ]
Advocate.com
5 months ago
Education

Vermont Christian School Sues State After It Was Penalized for Being Anti-Trans

A Vermont Christian school is suing state agencies after being penalized for refusing to participate in a basketball game against a team with a transgender player.
The school argues that the state is forcing them to follow an orthodoxy on human sexuality and gender that goes against their religious beliefs. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
6 months ago
Education

Success of Hope Academy football team doesn't overshadow school's mission

Chicago Hope Academy football team's turning point came when four players were kept out of a game for misbehavior.
Coaches say the players are learning responsibility and teamwork that will carry over to other areas of their lives.
Hope Academy, a small Christian school, is one of only two Chicago teams left in the playoffs. [ more ]
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