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Podcast: The Non-Prophets
Episode: Universal Preschool? Only If You’re Not Too Gay!
Description:  Religious freedom, LGBTQ rights collide in lawsuit over Colorado’s universal preschool programThe Denver Post, By Ann Schimke, on September 22, 2024https://www.denverpost.com/2024/09/22/colorado-universal-preschool-religious-freedom-lgbtq-rights/Religious preschools in Colorado, specifically under the Archdiocese of Denver, are pushing back against state rules requiring nondiscrimination, particularly toward LGBTQ families, despite eagerly seeking state funding through Colorado's Universal Preschool Program. While some schools comply with the rules, others demand exemptions, arguing that their religious beliefs justify discrimination. This conflict follows a 2022 ruling in Maine, which allowed religious schools access to public funds. The pres...