Suggests that despite assurances of the pollsters that antisemitism is not a serious problem, the Jewish community is gripped by a sense of urgency and uncertainty. (Author/AM)

The Supreme Court determined that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act provided an exception for religious organizations from the prohibition against religious discrimination. However, the opinion does not address the issue of religiously oriented educational institutions. Two recent cases involving Marquette University in the Seventh Circuit are…

A discussion of how the balance of a dual system of education existing in Iran since the 19th century has, since the 1979 revolution, been upset in favor of a religious system. (CMG)

The process by which constitutional and trust law have blended together in the charitable trust field is examined. Focus is on whether a settlor can expect racial and religious restrictions in a charitable trust to be allowed, how to deal with them if they are, and what happens to the trust property if they are not. (LBH)

Analyzes the unwillingness of the federal courts to view the traditional braided hairstyle worn by American Indian students as worthy of protection under the Tinker "symbolic speech" doctrine. Examines the legacy of the Tinker doctrine for Indian students and presents an argument for expanding this precedent. (Author/MLF)

Clarifies the constitutional issue raised by government efforts to cooperate with faith-based organizations, noting that while programs can be constitutional without necessarily being good public policy, too frequently political and constitutional controversies mix these two considerations, thus confusing those trying to understand and resolve…

Discusses two sources of classroom discomfort: the emergence of feelings and understandings that were previously not permitted in classrooms; and the initiatives of contemporary students who represent zones of society that did not previously participate in university life. Discusses classroom examples involving religious stereotypes and racial…

In light of related decisions, the author examines the issues involved in Williams v. Eaton, a civil rights suit filed by black athletes at the University of Wyoming upon dismissal from the team for action related to the wearing of armbands in contests with Brigham Young University to protest Morman Church racial policy. (JT)

Managing a marginal identity different from the dominant culture is a difficult process. For a woman who is a lesbian and also Jewish, this means feeling marginal in each of the communities she considers to be her primary support systems. Within the Jewish community, lesbianism is not acceptable, and within the lesbian community, there is often…

The 20-year conflict of the United Church of Christ (UCC) with the broadcast industry concerning discrimination is described in this report, which first details in part how UCC's challenge to the license renewal of station WLBT-TV in Jackson, Mississippi, established important legal precedents. It then describes UCC's groundbreaking work in…

Suggests guidelines and lists the preferred usage journalists should follow to avoid racist and sexist language, and ethnic and religious bias. (RB)

Provides a brief history and reviews recent literature on the U.S. Supreme Court's involvement in issue of religious freedom and public education. Summarizes cases which, it is contended, demonstrate that the court is protecting, rather than attacking, religion. (JDH)

A Supreme Court decision involving employees discharged by Mormon Church-owned corporations because they did not satisfy religious requirements was based on a Title VII statutory exemption permitting discrimination. The decision protects religious organizations that consider religious compatibility in employment relations. Caution in expanding…

Two court cases involving parental objections to a school's curriculum on religious grounds carry important implications for the balance of control school boards and parents exert over the public school curriculum. (TE)

This issue of the monthly newsletter for the Council for American Private Education (CAPE) includes the following articles: (1) New Majority Leader Supports School Choice; (2) Bush: End Discrimination Against Religious Organizations; (3) Paige Establishes New School Recognition Program; (4) Congress to Take Up IDEA; and (5) CAPENotes.