No Academic Freedom In Idaho

The ACLU filed a lawsuit on July 31 against Idaho Board of Education as it rejected a professor's grant proposal because it dealt with lesbian and gay issues. The ACLU argues the board violated Dr. Peter Boag's academic freedom by denying his proposal based on the lesbian and gay content. Boag's research proposal had received the recommendation for funding from the higher education council and was given high marks by his academic peers. For more information, contact Denny Lee (ACLU) at 212.549-2666. [from GLAAD]

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Nominees Sought For "Community First" Awards

Nominations are now being sought for LAGPAC's annual Community First Awards. The award's name says it all. LAGPAC is looking to honor one man and one woman who have truly put the community first-above career, fortune, social life, etc.

Recipients will be selected based upon a career of activism, or for outstanding efforts during the past year. Special consideration will be given to today's activists to thank them for their current efforts and encouraging them for their ongoing and future work.

Nominations, along with the nominee's biography, should be forwarded to: LAGPAC, Nominations Committee, PO #53075, New Orleans, LA 70153.

The deadline for submissions is Sept. 1, 1997.