Tom Sayers

Brooklyn

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Articles

This Public School Program Is Grooming Kids to Hate Through Bible Study

2 weeks ago | msmagazine.com | Tom Sayers

This story was originally published by 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.
How LifeWise Academy grooms kids to hate through Bible study in public schools

3 weeks ago | gaysonoma.com | Tom Sayers

National/ News/ Top Stories 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. One parent says their daughter was “mercilessly bullied by LifeWise kids...
How LifeWise Academy grooms kids to hate through Bible study in public schools

4 weeks 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.
How LifeWise Grooms Kids to Hate Through Bible Study

1 month 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.
Elon Musk’s complete track record on LGBTQIA+ issues

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.
In the Hidden World of Donor-Advised Funds, Anti-LGBTQ Groups Make Big Money

2 months 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.
Head Start is turning 60. The federal child care program may not make it to 61

2 months 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.
What is biblically responsible investing?

2 months ago | gaytimes.com | Spencer Macnaughton |Tom Sayers |Sam Donndelinger

Uncloseted Biblically responsible investing is a key factor driving American companies away from their DEI efforts.
Biblically responsible investing is booming — and LGBTQ+ Americans are paying the price

2 months ago | 19thnews.org | Tom Sayers |Spencer Macnaughton |Aaron Schrank |Joseph Darius Jaafari

Published This story was originally published in Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ-focused investigative news outlet. On January 7, Meta introduced a new and watered-down Hateful Conduct Policy, which now makes explicit exemptions for discrimination aimed at the LGBTQ+ community.
Boom in biblically responsible investing is hidden trend behind corporate shifts away from DEI

2 months ago | oregonlive.com | Tom Sayers |Spencer Macnaughton

On Jan. 7, Meta introduced a new and watered-down Hateful Conduct Policy, which now makes explicit exemptions for discrimination aimed at the LGBTQ community. “We do allow allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation, given political and religious discourse about transgenderism and homosexuality,” the policy states, using an offensive, loaded term that anti-trans activists frequently use.