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What is it like to be gay at an (orthodox) religious school? Who are the young people for whom the situation sometimes feels so hopeless that depression and suicide are more common than for other young people? Armed with an open mind, empathy, self-mockery, and curiosity, Yora Rienstra enters into a conversation with these young people, their parents, the schools, and various institutions that work with LGBTQIA+ people. What is everyone's struggle with this theme? What information is given and where is there still work to be done? An honest look into the world of education shows that there is also movement within the (orthodox) religious schools

Reporter Nicolaas Veul decides to set up his first Instagram account and accumulate as many followers as possible. Over time, he becomes more interested in the social network's inner workings and uncovers a well-oiled machine based on fraud. While users enthusiastically give likes to selfies, a brisk business with user accounts is underway behind the scenes. There are huge numbers of fake profiles, and internet bots are producing new followers for those who want to feel more successful. Can anything on Instagram be believed?

The effect of language use on homosexuals in the Netherlands.