Scranton School District: Stop funding religion

The Scranton School District recently entered into a lease agreement with the Scranton Diocese stipulating that school activity not violate Church teaching. Sarah Hofius Hall, writing for the Scranton-based The Times-Tribune, reports that on Monday — March 10, 2014 — members of the Scranton School District school board unanimously voted to approve a $3000/month lease agreement allowing the district […]

Marywood University sponsored event now includes male students

Following a simple polite e-mail I authored, an event sponsored by Marywood University which specifically excluded male students is now inclusive. Two days ago, I received an e-mail addressed to Marywood University’s Mental Health Counseling students — of which, I am one — containing an invitation for a school-sponsored volunteer opportunity. The e-mail invited students […]