Because the school portrayed the covenant not as necessary to its students’ religious belief, but merely to an optimal Christian learning environment, five judges said the limit on religious freedom was minor.
While June is Youth Month in South Africa, the challenges facing young LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning) people, including high rates of bullying and discrimination, are often overlooked over this period.
With their Queer Endeavor initiative, the University of Colorado, Boulder, researchers and NBC Out #Pride30 honorees are bringing LGBTQ issues to classrooms.