Tom Sayers

6 days ago | lgbtqnation.com | Tom Sayers

This story was originally published in Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ focused investigative news outlet. When you think about Bible study, images might pop into your head of kids learning principles like forgiveness or loving thy neighbor, and that’s just what LifeWise Academy advertises on its website: “A supportive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued.”But for many parents and LGBTQ kids in at least 591 American public schools with LifeWise programs, that’s far from the truth.

1 week ago | unclosetedmedia.com | Tom Sayers

When you think about Bible study, images might pop into your head of kids learning principles like forgiveness or loving thy neighbor, and that’s just what LifeWise Academy advertises on its website: “A supportive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued.”But for many parents and LGBTQ kids in at least 591 American public schools with LifeWise programs, that’s far from the truth.

1 month ago | gaytimes.com | Spencer Macnaughton |Tom Sayers

Uncloseted The world’s richest man and Trump’s “First Buddy” is no ally to the LGBTQ community.

1 month ago | unclosetedmedia.com | Tom Sayers

When was the last time you gave money to charity? In 2023 alone, Americans gave an eye-watering $557 billion to around 2 million nonprofits, with almost a quarter of that figure—$134 billion—donated to religious causes. But who are the individuals and foundations behind these religious gifts? Well, if you’re using a donor-advised fund (DAF), it’s pretty much impossible to trace the money back to its donor. In 2023, there were roughly three million DAF accounts.

1 month ago | 19thnews.org | Anya Kamenetz |Grace Erwin |Tom Sayers |Spencer Macnaughton

Published This story about Head Start was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter, NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Bright morning sun is streaming through her home’s windows as Sandra Dill reads a picture book about penguins to a room full of busy toddlers. While listening, the kids blow kisses, plop in a visitor’s lap, then get up to slide down a small slide.